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02-28-2008, 05:43 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beautiful NC
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| Pedigree Question I currently have the pedigree of a pup that I am considering purchasing. How can I tell if there are any health / genetic problems of the past generations? Also, is there a website to search the letters and numbers that follow the dog's akc registered name? Thanks |
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02-28-2008, 06:23 AM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida
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| ped There are health and genetic problems in all pedigrees of Yorkies, all dogs for that matter....some minor, others serious..unfortunately, there is no way to reseach this...but f the pedigree is from show dogs, you can at least speak to these breeders and others who have the line...get an idea of what is what...you can also ask to speak to the breeders vet to see how well cared or the dogs are etc...going tothe breeders home and being permitted to see the dogs, all the dogs is a big help, I never minded that... |
02-28-2008, 09:23 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beautiful NC
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| thanks Pat I appreciate the info. Hope you have a great day. |
02-28-2008, 09:25 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| Have you asked the breeder what health testing she does to screen for genetic problems in her lines? Just getting yearly heath checkups done doesn't count as health testing. Ask her if the parents have had bile acids tests done for liver disease, knees xrayed for luxating patellas, thyroid panels and eye exams done. If you are not familiar with it, study the YTCA's Code of Conduct and Ethics and see if this and any breeder you are considering follows it. http://www.ytca.org/ethics.html |
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