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Offline Max X 2

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Re: Are these health checks enough?
« Reply #15 on: August 05, 2011, 06:57:34 AM »

I would still like to know why a breeder has not DNA tested a bitch they are breeding from - these tests are not new anymore and most reputable breeders test all their dogs, not just males.


I agree I think it IS important to have BOTH the dam and sire tested...I wouldnt breed or buy a puupy without this
Although trying to find a pup where both parents have been hip scored & have a low score isn't easy
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Offline JohnW

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Re: Are these health checks enough?
« Reply #16 on: August 05, 2011, 09:15:29 AM »

I would still like to know why a breeder has not DNA tested a bitch they are breeding from - these tests are not new anymore and most reputable breeders test all their dogs, not just males.


I agree I think it IS important to have BOTH the dam and sire tested...I wouldnt breed or buy a puupy without this
Although trying to find a pup where both parents have been hip scored & have a low score isn't easy



I think its getting better though as more do seem to be hipscoring. hopefully it will become the norm in time  :D