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YorkieRose · 04-24-2005, 03:58 PM

When you see a breeder post..there are alot..ask them what genetic tests they have done.
AKC DNA has nothing to do with health..of course it should be done, but is used to ID a sire, not his genetic health.

I have been told by Cornell vets there are no routine genetic tests a breeder can do. You can check the dog for good knees and eyes etc, but not run a genetic test to see if they carry a recessive gene for luxating petella's or RA.(would cost a breeder 1000's)
Champion in front of a dogs name on the pedigree means the dog has 15 points, but it does not mean it is even of good quality..I know that sounds odd...but champion is a fair indication the dog is above average. I am hard on this type stuff and unless the champions are in the first or second generation I do not consider it a top of the line pedigree. IT only takes one generation of bad breeding to wreck 5.
I do not mean to sound negative, just eye opening. You realize a breeding male is not the bet house companion..they tend to mark. IF you want to breed, of course that is yoiur right..start by going to a dog show to learn about Yorkies and see what is a breed quality male
There are shows in Vero Beach at the end of the month ..best wishes

04-24-2005, 03:58 PM	#5
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	testing When you see a breeder post..there are alot..ask them what genetic tests they have done. AKC DNA has nothing to do with health..of course it should be done, but is used to ID a sire, not his genetic health. I have been told by Cornell vets there are no routine genetic tests a breeder can do. You can check the dog for good knees and eyes etc, but not run a genetic test to see if they carry a recessive gene for luxating petella's or RA.(would cost a breeder 1000's) Champion in front of a dogs name on the pedigree means the dog has 15 points, but it does not mean it is even of good quality..I know that sounds odd...but champion is a fair indication the dog is above average. I am hard on this type stuff and unless the champions are in the first or second generation I do not consider it a top of the line pedigree. IT only takes one generation of bad breeding to wreck 5. I do not mean to sound negative, just eye opening. You realize a breeding male is not the bet house companion..they tend to mark. IF you want to breed, of course that is yoiur right..start by going to a dog show to learn about Yorkies and see what is a breed quality male There are shows in Vero Beach at the end of the month ..best wishes Last edited by YorkieRose; 04-24-2005 at 04:01 PM.