Are my furbabies too cheap

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

What is the difference in a byb and a reputable breeder?I hear that alot and was just wondering what makes you reputable?

This is a great comparison of a reputable breeder with a backyard breeder:

http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Fair/1901/chart.html

This is a GREAT COMPARISON!!! I love this info!! every new buyer should read
this before buying!!!
thank you so much for sharing this!

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by kathylynch

dna tested does not mean gentic tested. you must have a dna if
you have sired 3 litters in a year I think that is the #. you can voluntar
to dna test both males and females but this is not a gentic test or health test. alot of breeders who have sired several litters will be contacted by akc
to have there male dna tested before they can reg. a litter.

also have to be DNA'd if they come from another country like Canada before siring a litter

Donna

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

also have to be DNA'd if they come from another country like Canada before siring a litter

Donna

opps forgot about that one!
Kathy

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

also have to be DNA'd if they come from another country like Canada before siring a litter

Donna

Yes your right, but from any other country as well...not just canada..

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

Yes your right, but from any other country as well...not just canada..

Yup I know I was replying to Kathy because she got her show male from Canada like I did

Donna

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Yup I know I was replying to Kathy because she got her show male from Canada like I did

Donna

he is still a virgin!
haha

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by kathylynch

he is still a virgin!
haha

Yup he is! And a cutie pie too!

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Yup he is! And a cutie pie too!

ohhhhhhhhhh shucks!!!

[mypreciouspups]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

Yup I know I was replying to Kathy because she got her show male from Canada like I did

Donna

ok no problem... I am just going through this myself..

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by kathylynch

ohhhhhhhhhh shucks!!!

Can't wait to see him again!! I hope soon!

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by mypreciouspups

ok no problem... I am just going through this myself..

I had to get Radar DNA'ed before I used him as a stud

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

I had to get Radar DNA'ed before I used him as a stud

is that a requirement canada?

[Brooklynn]

Originally Posted by kathylynch

is that a requirement canada?

AKC requirment from a foreign dog or bitch. So if you bring any dog from another country they have to be DNA'ed before siring or whelping a litter...as long as it's done before you register a litter...

[kathylynch]

Originally Posted by Brooklynn

AKC requirment from a foreign dog or bitch. So if you bring any dog from another country they have to be DNA'ed before siring or whelping a litter...as long as it's done before you register a litter...

Thanks Donna for the info!!

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by kathylynch

dna tested does not mean gentic tested. you must have a dna if
you have sired 3 litters in a year I think that is the #. you can voluntar
to dna test both males and females but this is not a gentic test or health test. alot of breeders who have sired several litters will be contacted by akc
to have there male dna tested before they can reg. a litter.

I think a lot of people see "DNA tested" and think, "wow! this dog must have been screened for everything!". But health screening does not really involve DNA (which is why the correct term is "health" screening and not "genetic" screening) because at this point you can't look at a dog's DNA and find genetic markers for congenital defects and diseases. I know there is a researcher petitioning AKC for funds to start a study on liver shunt - the goal is to find a genetic marker for the disease, but now now, it is just not possible. At this point, all that can be done is to perform certain tests to make sure the dogs don't have or show signs of a disease/defect...although they can still be a carrier so its important to know that all dogs in a pedigree are disease/defect-free as well. DNA Testing is only used to identify a dog and prove who the sire and dam are...and then there is the MARS test for breed (but that is pretty inaccurate at this point). I really hope that one day we can take a dog's DNA and know if it is a carrier of a disease!