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I have 2 yorkies with grade 2 of LP unfortunately but both have been spayed and neutered. You really have to watch the pedigrees when you bring something into your breeding program |
I was really just astounded at the small amount that have been ofa I know getting ex rays and vet report's should be good enough for or sound minds I just found it intresting |
These tests are not inexpensive to do and the symptoms may not be noticable for years. These results are also reported to AKC with the owner of the dog and breeders name. A reputable breeder would want to do everything they could to ensure the soundness of their dogs, but some might not be so honest. These could be some of the reasons there is not more testing done in Yorkies. My girl still does not show symptoms and this is not unusual in small dogs as long as they do not get over weight. There is another new test, Penn Hip, that is suppose to be even more accurate than the OFA test. |
I will start OFA'ing next year! I want my dogs sound and I want to know which ones aren't! I want to make sure those who adopt my dogs are in the know. That is why I've spayed and neutered a couple of mine to stop LP. I can't tell you if they were born with it or caused from injury but I'm going to assume injury because both are over 2 and only being a grade 2 could possibly be caused from injury since they do jump up and down off my furniture but again they are fixed so no worries there! That's my precaution to insure I don't have to worry about it in the future. Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
It would be great if everyone was as responsible as you Donna, that would save a lot of heartache in the long run. At least people are becoming more aware of the problems in our breed and education is the first step toward healthy dogs. |
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I am so Happy chaz's ofa came baxk today CROSSWINDS CHAZ Registration:TR47568901 (AKC)Sire:TP05498201 http://www.offa.org/images/nophoto.png No photo on file Breed:YORKSHIRE TERRIER Dam:TR10749401Sex:M*Titles:Color:BLUE & GOLDCHIC #:Birthdate:Nov 19 2005 Addtl. Reg. #DNA Profile: OFA Number Registry Test/Film Date Report Date Age Final Conclusion YT-LP20/16M-NOPILEGG-CALVE-PERTHESMar 21 2007 Dec 19 2007 16NORMALYT-PA98/16M/P-NOPIPATELLAMar 21 2007 Dec 19 2007 16NORMAL - PRACTITIONER Return to search results |
I do all the adult Biewers with OFA. It is important to do in my mind. |
I agree it has given me a piece of mind |
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