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07-18-2011, 12:11 PM
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Why is it ok?
No, not trying to bash anyone so won't say who it is. I'm just curious about what others opinion is on this matter.
Why is it ok for a big/well known and successful breeder to breed a dog with HD??? Why would they do this? If lets say this dog was AWESOME and producing excellent puppies when it comes to temperament, nerves and drives for work, would it justify it?? Would it be worth risking having puppies out of the litter with HD as well? FYI - know a young dog out of this dog and sure enough... dog has HD as well. 
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07-18-2011, 12:30 PM
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depends on how bad it is. Also did the breeder mate said dog with a dog that is a hip improver.
Got to look at the whole dog. So many factors to consider. Sometimes you do take the chance. You HAVE to know all the dogs in the pedigree though before making a decision. |
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07-18-2011, 12:32 PM
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The dog may be awesome in every other way, but... you know what? There are a lot of awesome dogs that DON'T have HD. So why breed one that does? That's my take on it. It's not like GSDs are an endangered species.
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07-18-2011, 12:36 PM
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How much good are temperament & drive if the dog's HD is severe? Are the buyers fully aware of the problem, expense, and future? My boy has great temperament, nerves, drive, and no hip problems, but is not a pedigree. Wouldn't it be better to pass on my dog's genes (NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN, JUST HYPOTHETICAL) even with no papers than a dog with great lines but bad genes?
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07-18-2011, 12:42 PM
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FYI - The person who got the pup out of this dog was never told/notified of the HD issue. This person had to do the research and found out after the pup/young dog was x-rayed and found to have HD.
I saw this dog has another litter on the ground that is currently being sold. |
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07-18-2011, 12:47 PM
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I dont think that a dog with even very mild HD should be bred.
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07-18-2011, 01:02 PM
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07-18-2011, 01:16 PM
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i'm in total agreement. Even just the slighest HD can be painful for the dog and limit them. And the way genetics works, the HD may be mild in the parent dog but could very well be worse in the next generation and so on. Even with all the rights in temperment and nerve and such, thats not a chance i'd be okay with taking if i can stack the cards in my favor and the favor of the pups.
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