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Originally Posted by Saleswman I totally agree, even I know about these genetic issues....and I am relatively new to Yorkies....Your breeder was very "ethical" and handled the issue appropriately.....
What concerns me is the Vet had never heard of these two genetic issues? Maybe a Vet that is versed in the small breed would be a better choice.......no offense......I just expect the Vet to know most everything....maybe I am putting them to high upon that pedestal......LOL  |
Maybe I am cross-eyed today but it was her breeder that didn't know anything or felt she had no responsibility because she didn't sell her a breeding dog and her vet diagnoised the LP in the dog. LP is very painful for any dog (pet or breeding) and if people are breeding dogs with this disease then they should be

I will leave it at that. Now some dogs do develope this on their own from to much jumping so I have to be a little careful but a good breeder is well aware of this problem.