asking about the inbred question again, lol

[crystalsmom]

You can think you have a very healthy pup because most genetic problems show up at two years old and after. Liver Shunt before 6 mos as a rule but can be later.

[bjh]

Inbreeding is breeding father to daughter, mother to son or half-brother to half-sister. Line breeding is breeding more distantly related dogs like grandparent, cousin, etc. In line breeding some of the relatives may also be several generations back. Breeding any dogs can be risky and end with poor results so it is always best to do a lot of research and seek guidance from someone experienced before attempting to breed dogs. There are many health issues showing up in the yorkie breed due to reckless breeding.

[freshie]

Originally Posted by bjh

Inbreeding is breeding father to daughter, mother to son or half-brother to half-sister. Line breeding is breeding more distantly related dogs like grandparent, cousin, etc. In line breeding some of the relatives may also be several generations back. Breeding any dogs can be risky and end with poor results so it is always best to do a lot of research and seek guidance from someone experienced before attempting to breed dogs. There are many health issues showing up in the yorkie breed due to reckless breeding.

He's basically a rescue dog and we're prepared for whatever comes our way, I agree it's reckless but I had nothing to do with the breeding and just want to give a little boy a loving home that more then likely wouldn't have one.

[crystalsmom]

Originally Posted by freshie

So after talking to someone they scared me that my future yorkie will be vicious and crazy because basically I'm rescuing a puppy that is inbred. I'm sure you've all heard my questions before but I'm looking for a little reassurance again, lol. The father basically wasn't kept from the mother when she went into heat and basically there you have it, my puppy was born. I'm prepared for any health risks as I've set up a vet fund but so far at 9 weeks he is a happy healthy little rambunctious teething little guy. Am I taking home a crazy cujo? Words of encouragemnt, please lol.

I would like to commend you on the fact that you are giving this rescue a loving home but I think I will reserve that until I know he is neutered.

[freshie]

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

I would like to commend you on the fact that you are giving this rescue a loving home but I think I will reserve that until I know he is neutered.

Ooh don't worry about that I have always spayed and neutered my pets, I firmley believe in that as a pet owner. I like it so much I'm thinking of sending my husband in to the family vet.... ok joking about the husband part... lol.

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by crystalsmom

You can think you have a very healthy pup because most genetic problems show up at two years old and after. Liver Shunt before 6 mos as a rule but can be later.

i am wondering if all these genetic diseases can be traced to the puppy mills.
they are the ones who do not care. they are the ones shipping sick dogs all over the country. plus all the dogs imported.. they must have gotten into the gene pool. hopefully, there are some healthy lines left. good reason to spay/neuter most dogs.

[freshie]

Originally Posted by cesar49

i am wondering if all these genetic diseases can be traced to the puppy mills.
they are the ones who do not care. they are the ones shipping sick dogs all over the country. plus all the dogs imported.. they must have gotten into the gene pool. hopefully, there are some healthy lines left. good reason to spay/neuter most dogs.

very good reason to spay/neuter. I can't tell you how many people in my area dont' spay/neuter their cats and it's led to a sad population of strays. I get so upset when I see a cat with a collar and tags on clearly unneutered. Same with some of the dogs I've seen loose around town, unneutered. It's why I love taking in rescue animals (this is my third adoption of an animal) because it's just not fair that people aren't being responsible with their pets and it leads to strays often.