Hereditary Health problems... Hi All, I just introduced myself on the General discussion board. Now I am just going to ask a general health question in hopes to get a few answers to start off with. When I have a little more time (maybe this afternoon) I will ask some more questions. Hopefully I will be able to read some of the MANY discussions on this board too. :) Please list hereditary health issues within the breed. Also please list what testing is or should be completed prior to breeding. THANKS! :) Shelby |
Welcome Hi and welcome... Yorkies are genetically prone to liver shunt, but researchers to not yet know how it is passed in the genes. They are prone to luxating patella's of varying degrees, but that is a toy problem in general. As to genetic tests for breeding, I am more interested in the bloodline and where the potential came from..you can run a bile acid for liver, but that will only tell you about that one dog. Does not tell you anything about the ancestors..same with knees. Other breeders will no doubt add to this post as I do not want to write a page full and overwhlem you with too much info in one post...best wishes |
Teeth yorkies are prone to have jaw disorders! Check the teeth! Severe malloclusion is not uncommon in yorkies from irresponsible breeders! |
Liver shunt, luxating patellas, teeth if not properly cared for, hypoglycimic shock for those tiny one, very suceptible to heat strock not recommendable as outside dogs. i would say outside not at all. |
open fontenels ( open spot on the skull)- leggs perth (sp), collaping tracheas Sorry can not spell all these things-- a google search will correct the spelling. |
They have a tendency to retain their baby need and some need to have them pulled. They have sensitive stomachs and digestive systems in general and need a fairly bland diet with no beef and no people food. |
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