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Originally Posted by matese  Testing or no testing, the purchase of a healthy dog is always a roll of the dice. All the links provided to you have great information but can become a bit overwhelming. Buy your baby and just enjoy him  |
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Originally Posted by ladyjane I am sorry, but to compare buying a puppy to a gambling operation? I seriously reject that. You obviously are not thinking about ODDS.
Genetic testing does have value. Certainly you can have other issues but you sure as heck can eliminate some horrible issues that puppies can have. What you are saying is EXACTLY why backyard breeders and puppy mills continue to sell ill bred puppies.
I must say I am stunned and disappointed. |
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Originally Posted by matese How am I "promoting" ill breeding. Where did I tell the OP to not take any tests on this puppy. You can take all the tests in the links you provided and still have other illness crop up. It's a "roll of the dice" meaning...everything is taking a chance.
Do not accuse me of "promoting ill breeding dogs".
I am not going to have this thread highjacked by going off topic by
1-accusing me of supporting back yard breeders
2-promoting ill breed dogs
3-Me playing games
I am stepping away from further negative comments made towards me. |
Posting all for clarification. I am not attacking you. I DID say you can have other illnesses, but to say it is too overwhelming to do due diligence in choosing a breeder and healthy puppy IN MY OPINION is promoting the purchase of puppies from just anyone because it is a "roll of the dice". Still shocking to me that you continue to say it, but whatever. Yes, good to just leave this thread be.
I am not attacking you personally. I don't know you. I am merely responding to your words and doing my level best to make sure anyone who reads this thread (there are already many and will be more because this is a topic of interest to people looking for puppies) knows how to look for a REPUTABLE BREEDER. The odds of a healthy puppy are MUCH HIGHER if you do your homework and don't just look for a cute face.