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08-06-2013, 12:20 PM | #16 | |
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For instance, Chiuahah's are prone to open fontanel, Portosystemic liver shunts,luxating patellas, atlantoaxial subluxation and dental problems. She then mixes them with: Maltese- who are prone to Portosystemic liver shunts and MVD, Neurological problems such as Little White Shaker syndrome, PDA Shunts, luxating patellas, legs-calve perth disease, collapsed trachea, open fontanels and hydrocephalus.. Yorkies- luxating patellas, liver shunts, mvd, collapsed tracheas, legs-calve perth and so on... And Lasha Apso's - ip dysplasia, patellar luxation, juvenile renal disease, intervertebral disc disease and eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy, dry eye, and glaucoma. See the over lap?
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08-06-2013, 12:21 PM | #17 | ||
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They should be breeding to better the breed and in an attempt to create the "perfect" dog. Almost all these dogs being killed in shelters are healthy. As far as I'm concerned, this country does not need anyone else breeding only for pets. When there are no more healthy PUPPIES and dogs dying in shelters, then I'd probably be rewilling to revisit my opinion on someone breeding only for healthy dogs, though just because someone has never had an unhealthy pup doesn't mean they haven't just been lucky so far. The best breeders who breed for betterment of the breed, and, yes, certanly put health first, are lucky to have more than one or two from any litter who are suitable to hopefully continue their lines and the rest are perfect pets.
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08-06-2013, 12:23 PM | #18 |
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| Sadly, most people who buy from puppy mills don't even know the conditions that their puppies are coming from. Either they bought the dog from a pet store or the breeder will meet you someplace other than their house. It's a HUGE red flag if the breeder is unwilling to let you see their house/kennels etc. I wouldn't say that someone selling a dog as a teacup necessarily means it's a puppymill breeder...but it does mean that the breeder is either a.)misinformed and doesn't know much about the breed or b.)is just using as a gimmick to sell puppies. Neither situation is good. |
08-06-2013, 12:56 PM | #19 | |
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08-06-2013, 12:58 PM | #20 | |
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08-06-2013, 01:03 PM | #21 |
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| Also, remember you are on a purebred website, so you will have strong advocates for pups that should meet the standard set for this breed. |
08-06-2013, 01:08 PM | #22 | |
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08-06-2013, 01:16 PM | #23 |
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| What vets are saying that? I have never heard that one from a vet. Some people (pet owners) say it, but I have a yorkie mix here who I thought was healthy until bang, one day she was diagnosed with lymphangectasia, a condition often found in yorkies. The other breed in her did not stop that from happening. I have never heard that logic from a reliable source...would certainly like to know if it is true.
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08-06-2013, 01:32 PM | #24 | |
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08-06-2013, 01:34 PM | #25 | |
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08-06-2013, 01:39 PM | #26 |
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| When you breed two mixes together the genetics don't just pick the good things of each breed. There is no proof of this being true and just like with everything else there are bad vets.
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08-06-2013, 01:52 PM | #27 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Personally I also don't agree with someone using the word "teacup" as being a puppymill...either that's their preferred choice of wording or they may be misinformed(even if they've researched the breed in question). To me a puppymill is an individual/group who throws the animals in questions health and well being out the window to make a profit. Can someone breed as a business to make money as well as having the dog's best interest at heart? Sure! For example: I went to school for nursing because I like taking care of people, I get paid for it. If I didnt get paid for it, I would of had to look into another career choice. It's my passion and I get paid for my passion. I see nothing wrong with that. As for whether a mixed breed or purebred dog is healthier I don't agree with a mix being more healthy. I'm sure you'll find a genetic catastrophe that's a purebred because of factors such as inbreeding, breeders not researching, etc. And you'll also find a mix breed that is not healthy at all because it's in its genes. Vets all have their personal opinions regarding these topics and of course they think they're absolutely right. But unless several unbiased studies are done stating a mix is healthier than a purebred I won't say either or. I think it depends on the individual animal. Love the thread! |
08-06-2013, 02:00 PM | #28 |
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| So much on this thread was already thoroughly covered over and over in a recent thread. I'd thought the issues discussed in depth in the thread below. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...uppy-will.html
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08-06-2013, 02:05 PM | #29 | |
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08-06-2013, 02:11 PM | #30 |
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| Oh! It's the first time I have seen it on here.
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