[Yorkiemom1]

You will (should) have to assertain the health of the dogs behind your female....what if any, genetic issues did her grandma/grandpa, great grandma/great grandpa, great great grand ma...back 9 generations, what issues did they have??? What genetic issues, liver/heart/kidney/eyes/ etc., happened in the dogs behind your little girl, because if they happened behind your l;ittle girl, it is in her genes and, as a responsible breeder, you will have to deal with that! Of course, you need to be totally knowledgable about the little male you choose to breed your female with, because all HIS genes are also inherited from those that vcame before him....and he will most certainly contribute to the mix that goes into the puppies you are planning. You certainly do not want to produce puppies that have genetic issues, because in more and more States, buyers will eventually be able to retaliate against breeders that produce and sell sick/dying puppies, including puppies that die from genetic issues produced from poor breeding. This will be a fantastic avenue to help protect some buyers from getting stuck with a genetic time bomb that will cost them thousands of dollars, as well as a major piece of their heart! As a breeder, make sure you are producing genetically sound puppies.....it could end up costing you HUGE BUCKS if you do not have a sound working knowledge of breeding and genetics! Imagine being financially responsible for any puppies you produce and sell, for the life of that baby! Some of us already do that voluntarily....it will be a wonderful thing when ALL breeders have to be responsible for what they are throwing out there.......making breeders financially responsible for genetic issues caused from poor breeding practices, for any puppy they sell, will be a wonderful step forward!