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07-29-2013, 05:49 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwest PA, USA
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| Opinions on this breeder's comments, please When asking a breeder recently what health testing she does on her dogs, this was her reply: "The parents have routine tests as did their parents, including heart, lungs, bile acid, hearing, eyes." I am still info-gathering (don't have my Yorkie yet) and I don't feel like I know enough yet to adequately (intelligently! ) ask for more information. Please help me with further questioning! What would you recommend I ask next? THANK YOU! Lynn |
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07-29-2013, 07:10 AM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Some of the questions I would ask is "How many times have you bred this female?(it kind of throws warning signs to me if someone breeds their dog everytime it goes into heat) Is this a pair you've bred before? What does their offspring look like? Is there a history on either sides of the lines for health issues? Can I speak to your vet to confirm everything you've told me? Do you have any references/ any buyers that I could speak with? Can I come by to see where the puppies are raised?" There are tons more questions and I'm sure the members here will provide you with some really good one's I've never thought of |
07-29-2013, 07:27 AM | #3 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwest PA, USA
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She denies any health issues on either side. I haven't asked for references but that's a great suggestion. I did meet someone who has two of her Yorkies and she gave an outstanding recommendation (and this was how i heard about this breeder.) The breeder has invited and encouraged me to visit but she's a 4+ hour drive away (one way) and I work every day. Does anyone have any additional questions I should ask specific to health testing? Specific questions regarding which tests have been done, etc? I'm still unsure as to exactly what is available and recommended for the breed. Thank you! Last edited by Tiskers; 07-29-2013 at 07:28 AM. Reason: Typo! | |
07-29-2013, 01:45 PM | #4 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwest PA, USA
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Thanks! | |
07-29-2013, 01:55 PM | #5 | |
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html
__________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA | |
07-29-2013, 02:02 PM | #6 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwest PA, USA
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Thank you for pointing me to that link; I had read it before, and I just read it again. That post is awesome and very helpful, but the answer to my specific question isn't in it. | |
07-29-2013, 02:36 PM | #7 | |
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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/bre...e-breeder.html
__________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA Last edited by MauiGirl; 07-29-2013 at 02:39 PM. | |
07-29-2013, 02:43 PM | #8 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northwest PA, USA
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Thank you for the additional reply, I really appreciate your time and help! That's the same link, though, that you gave me before. Just one post, and the thread is closed. (No #17.) I'd love to read that second recommended thread, though, if you get a chance to re-post. Thank you again! PS Just noticed that you corrected the link while I was typing this! THANK YOU so much. I'm off now to read... Last edited by Tiskers; 07-29-2013 at 02:44 PM. | |
07-29-2013, 02:51 PM | #9 | |
Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas
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"red flags". | |
07-29-2013, 03:42 PM | #10 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England
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| There are many myths and much conflicting information out there. How about you just get to know your breeder well enough to be comfortable with his/her practices. I've been to the lecture that promotes breeding every season and still don't feel it's right for my girls most of the time. Other breeders have different beliefs and comfort levels and that's fine with me.
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07-29-2013, 03:46 PM | #11 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| You can always ask for test results. Some do thyroid and xraying of joints. To be honest though, I highly doubt there is a yorkie line anywhere totally free of luxating patella. I can't tell you if this breeeder is ok or not based on your oistm but anyone who does bile acids is deserving of some level of trust because very few breeders do it.
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07-29-2013, 04:04 PM | #12 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Totally agree with magicgenie making sure your comfy with the breeder is the most important thing! The reason I say I wouldn't want a breeder that breeds a dam at every heat is because I think they deserve a break . Can you imagine giving birth twice a year to not just one baby but a litter? Hehehehe but either way you will find oponents/proponents to everything. It just depends on what you prefer since you'll be taking care of the pup for 15 + years, but I think you covered everything with the genetic testing I would just ask to speak with the vet about the breeding pair or ask to see the records where the testing was done |
07-29-2013, 04:31 PM | #13 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
07-29-2013, 04:55 PM | #15 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| I just really think if that is one of the buyers things that they really should look into to see what is actually healthy for the dog and not just go by what they think. I used to think the same thing until I did my researched and talked to some really great reputable breeders.
__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |
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