how many paid good money only to end up with health problems?

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

On a positive note, my Cali (got her a breeder) is in tip top excellent health. (Sorry to digress but I always like to end on a positive note).

I have to retract my statement here. Cali was just recently diagnosed with severe LP in BOTH back legs. Plus, she has a roached back (not to mention a very large open fontanel). I'm very disappointed and upset over this.

[TLC]

I paid $800 for Roxy - she was 6 months old. She has a mild case of CT. She had LP in both rear legs, that has cost us over $4000 so far in surgeries. She came with a double row of teeth, that were NEVER brushed during those six months. She is 5 lbs. - And last but not least she is still a poop eater.

I paid $700 for TJ - he was 13 weeks old (1/2 sister to Roxy). He has roach back, he is missing approx. 9 or so of his adult teeth (they just never formed). He has LP in both rear legs. He also has IBD - which the first year of his life, had to be the hardest on all of us with his episodes. He is now 7 lbs. and is often a poop eater too!

They both were suppose to be 'tinies' - I am so HAPPY they are not

All in all, they are our $10,000 dogs when all will be said and done with Vet Care and Surgeries.

We wouldn't trade them for the world.

Now, for Cuddles...(1/2 Yorkie 1/2 Maltese) - We just adopted her last month. She cost $300 - so far, so good. But, next week she goes for a COMPLETE check up - so we shall see what goodies are in store - hopefully she is in perfect health

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by yorkieskater

Geesh...Lorraine I wish I had known about you when researching for dogs. Maybe my next one will be from you although I am leary of all breeders at this point. Do you have a webpage?
yorkieskater

I do have a new website in the making. A lot of information is already there although not done yet.
www.loribenyorkys.com

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by Tx2Stepn

I enjoyed reading this post and I'm glad to know that there is someone else that their vet follows this protocol. We have at least 2 breeders in my area that are producing pups with liver shunt on a regular basis and they will not stop the repeat breedings. The vets are starting to carefully guide people away from them and we have some club members trying other avenues to put a stop to them. Some of these pups had negative BA test when younger. My vet explained to me what was going on as you explained above. Since I have Yorkies, ppl will talk to me about their experiences with these 2 breeders and it breaks my heart. I have been blessed to have healthy dogs and I thank God every day for them. The best thing that a breeder can do is stand behind their breeding, but there are so many that don't care what they are producing, or about the effects that it has on ppl, as long as they can sell a pup.

Yes anything can happen to any breeder but what divides the fancier from the dog seller is what they do about the problem. That is so sad that dogs producing liver shunt are used for repeat breedings.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Lorraine

I do have a new website in the making. A lot of information is already there although not done yet.
www.loribenyorkys.com

SWEET !! I LOVE it - I'm off to go look around more

and I'm sorry for all the people dealing with health issues - it just doesn't seem right - not only do the poor dogs suffer but the stress on you added with the expense is just not fair !

[vviccles1]

Me! I don"t KNow what you consider good $$ though! I am on a fixed income. He was a grand.