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Originally Posted by bjh  You really should have a serious discussion with the breeder of you puppy about any health issues in the lines. No line is perfect. I have heard of problems with some of the lines you mentioned but that does not mean your puppy would have any of those problems. Anyone who breeds dogs will have problems sooner or later. Some breedings are just a bad match and it is impossible to predict when problems might pop up. |
Breeders must know what they can mix and what can not/should not be combined. You can have two completely healthy dogs, but when you breed them, stuff in their background is like trying to mix gas and water...it does not work well!! This is why either YOU or your breeder must be trusted and knowledgable about pedigrees and what mixes and what does not mix....that will ensure your puppies are healthy. Also, no doubling up or breeding back before 6-9 generations, just to be safe....EXPERIENCED breeders can do this but not for newbies.