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01-19-2014, 05:54 PM | #1 |
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| Genetic Disorders of Yorkshire Terriers This is a very informative link for all yorkie owners and certainly one that a person looking for a yorkie should read first! Genetic Disorders Yorkshire Terrier
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01-19-2014, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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| Every breed has possible genetic problems. The only way around it is to get a mutt from the shelter. Still, you can hedge your bets by making sure you get your little guy from a reputable breeder and have him checked out by a vet when you bring him home. Ruger is healthy, but he has health insurance that's better than mine. |
01-19-2014, 09:19 PM | #3 |
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| This is a very good list but Chiari should deff be on the list. |
01-19-2014, 10:50 PM | #4 | |
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01-20-2014, 03:23 AM | #5 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | Thanks for sharing. This is very helpful for people looking and others that have Yorkies
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01-20-2014, 09:26 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Good stuff - adding to library. As I started reading it, I was thinking "I sure hope they have Cushings in here" - and sure enough, they do! Bc Cushings now is so common to all terrier breeds.
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01-20-2014, 10:54 AM | #7 |
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| The one thing I was surprised not to see was cruciate ligament tears. I think that should have been listed along with luxating patella; but overall I found it to be highly informative. People really need to think long and hard about what they are getting into...learn about the breed and be careful choosing a breeder!
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