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Kidney disease

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chriswilliams:
I’m so sad, number 3 of our blue roan babies from the same breeder in Rugeley has gone across the rainbow bridge before time, all with kidney disease, why oh why do these breeders still get to sell puppies with a high coefficient. Isn’t it about time the Kennel club stopped this practice. Our last one was only 6yrs old, this one was only 9yrs. Please please stop inbreeding.😓

sueneil:
I'm sorry for your loss. Most responsible breeders carry out health tests and work hard to eradicate inherited health conditions. Was your dog from health tested parents?

AndyB:
How heartbreaking for you to lose your beloved doggies at such a young age.  I do feel for you.  I think the answer is definitely health testing.  I viewed a litter of blue roan puppies at a breeder in Stafford nearly two years ago and both the parents had a huge amount of health tests.  The breeder showed me all the paperwork, certificates etc.  It was fantastic.  For personal reasons I didn't actually purchase a puppy, I had recently lost my husband and my Cocker and ultimately decided it was not the right time for me to have another puppy.  I now have a 3 year old rescue blue roan who is completely wonderful and at my age this was the right decision.  There are excellent, caring breeders out there who are not just in it to make money, when and if you feel ready to have another dog in your life.

phoenix:
So so sad. I too , lost my beautiful Bobby to a kidney problem aged 8. He was from top breeders, tested for the usual, 6% coefficient, so might not be genetic.  However,  yours sound too much of a coincidence. Have looked up their inbreeding on the kennel club cocker health list? Do report your dog, and also tell the breeder. It’s fair to let them know because it’s better than rumours spreading.

Toofast:
All of my girls are DNA tested clear for FN, prcd-PRA, AMS and AON. I will only use a stud dog that is also DNA clear of these horrible diseases. I am NOT a KC accredited breeder, I believe DNA testing is the correct and responsible thing to do !
DNA testing for known hereditary diseases is the most responsible thing to do if you intend breeding from from your girl or boy.
It is a shame than not enough people looking to buy are not aware of the hereditary conditions that our pets can be affected by. Unfortunately there are still many problems that DNA testing can not prove and there are many illnesses that can not be avoided.

I have attached a link about FN familial-nephropathy
https://www.antagene.com/en/no/familial-nephropathy-english-cocker-spaniel-breed

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