Breeding a dog with known defects is, in my opinion, not only disgusting but fraud. There is a breeder/show dog person I know who breeds cardiomeglia into her dogs to get the coat and show gait. Beautiful dogs, but don't live long.
What is the purpose😡 A few ribbons - probably the show reputation and the $$ she makes selling pups!
This is one of the reasons the YTCA is now pushing for the DNA testing. Today, I would not buy a dog without it. It is not the all in all, but it is a step forward. And it is not too expensive. Of course the best is an honest breeder!
__________________ .   Cali  , and Cali's keeper and staff, Jay No, not a "mini" Yorkie - She loves to motor in her Mini Cooper car  |