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Originally Posted by karen24  If a Yorkie has a Luxated Pattela, even a mild case, would a reputable breeder use this dog for breeding? Is it so prevalent in the breed that one would disregard a mild case or does any grade of diagnosis for this disorder end the dogs breeding days? |
Karen you have posted in another thread, and I understand given how that thread went totally off topic why you posted here.
A mild one knee case of LP given all other health and structure coat and color etc are very good would not stop, nor should stop a reputable breeder from breeding.
And yes LP is very very prevalent in this breed and in many other toy breeds.
I think the key here is to ask your breeder if the pups have been evaluated for LP and what are the results? But as I posted in your other thread there are many more health tests that need to be done.
BATS testing of breeding pairs really and truly need to be done. And I would request a BATS of the puppy I was interested in, why?, because two clear dogs can produce a puppy with liver problems.
Because the breeder has disclosed to you the sire has one loose knee, you are quite rightly seeking information on what that means.
I do so hope that I have answered your questions. But in terms of puppy and puppy buying you do need to ask all the health questions and not just *one*.