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Originally Posted by gemy  [/B]
Then I highly suggest you get pet insurance that covers genetic defects et al. It might be $30-40 a month not sure of the pricing in the US. Even with good breeders Yorkies can have health problems. There are very few genetic tests for Yorkies that a breeder can do prior to breeding. Also many genetic defects do not show up until 3 or more years down the road. Research the health problems of Yorkies there are stickies on here for that. You will see the cost of those health problems common to Yorkies.
I think take your Bar Exam - the study you need to do is extensive find a job and then determine if you want a dog and how you can make it work for both of you.
All dogs need care and attention and make a huge change in your life. Walking them training them what do you do for vacations what happens when you marry So many things to think about. My dogs are a huge factor in my life. We never vacation without them. But I had my time travelling around the world being single n free. You are just starting out in your lifes journey. Take the time to truly analyze n think about things. |
Right now in my area their are a group of Yorkie breeders who are making a real stand on the genetic testing issue,many have managed to eliminate several known genetic problems that have been pervasive in the area. The tests are easy tondo and not terribly expensive. Of course,mother cannot test for every little thing but have removed several issues in the breeding programs. People who,purchase their pups are enjoying getting the full genetic testing results on every puppy they sell.
Now the other side of the coin are the naysayers who are threatened by what this group is doing and feel they are being implicated in some of the existing genetic issues that the other group trying to improve.
I was amazed at the issues that came forth with the testing and those selling pups are being very up front with all puppy's they sell. Again, can't test for everything but every effort helpe improve the breed.
After attending some of the seminars I even tested my dog - $210 and was very pleased with the results that indicated how healthy my carefully bred little girl is doing
So I have become a real proponent of genetic testing. (For people too) as we keep learning about the implications of DNA.