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Mermaid1 · 01-24-2014, 08:26 PM

I will be meeting with a breeder this weekend to see our potential new baby. Based on your experiences what questions regarding genetic health issues should i inquire about. Which yorkie genetic problems should the parents be cleared of? Any advise on what to look for on yorkies when selecting from the litter? Thanks for your time and info.

gemy · 01-24-2014, 10:55 PM

Here is a link to health concerns:http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...p-10-list.html

Do investigate if this breeder health tests her dogs by checking through the various health registries that are referenced in the article

Verbena · 01-25-2014, 04:20 AM

Hello and welcome to YT. Check out my blog. I have a list of questions that you can ask a breeder. I used this when i was looking for a pup. I hope this helps. Good luck

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/blo...questions.html

Mermaid1 · 01-25-2014, 08:00 AM

Thank you for your replies, great information.

Verbena: 18.) Can I have copies of the health clearances? Many breeds are prone to certain genetic conditions. The breeder should offer health clearances--documentation from an independent agency, such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the Canine Eye Registration Foundation--that the parent and grandparent dogs were tested for hereditary problems.
This is what I was looking for - which genetic health clearances do breeders usually have for yorkies? Which specific ones should I ask her for?

Gemy: Thank you for the links I will be sure to look those up.

lisaly · 01-25-2014, 08:17 AM

The thread that Gemy posted has all of the links. I also this what she wrote on this thread is really helpful:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...ml#post4142424

I hope you find a healthy, loving puppy with a wonderful temperament. Good luck.

Mermaid1 · 01-25-2014, 08:19 AM

Too late to edit prior message. I read more carefully the info and found my answer on your replies.

Thank you for your replies, great information. This will be very helpful when I go to see her tomorrow. I am considering a parti yorkie. Do they tend to have more health issues than the brown/black ones, or any different issues?

This forum is amazing, lots of wonderful information! Thanks everyone.

01-24-2014, 08:26 PM	#1
Mermaid1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 20	What questions to ask breeder. I will be meeting with a breeder this weekend to see our potential new baby. Based on your experiences what questions regarding genetic health issues should i inquire about. Which yorkie genetic problems should the parents be cleared of? Any advise on what to look for on yorkies when selecting from the litter? Thanks for your time and info.

01-24-2014, 10:55 PM	#2
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Here is a link to health concerns:http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/die...p-10-list.html Do investigate if this breeder health tests her dogs by checking through the various health registries that are referenced in the article __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

01-25-2014, 04:20 AM	#3
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Hello and welcome to YT. Check out my blog. I have a list of questions that you can ask a breeder. I used this when i was looking for a pup. I hope this helps. Good luck http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/blo...questions.html __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-25-2014, 08:00 AM	#4
Mermaid1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 20	Thanks! Thank you for your replies, great information. Verbena: 18.) Can I have copies of the health clearances? Many breeds are prone to certain genetic conditions. The breeder should offer health clearances--documentation from an independent agency, such as the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or the Canine Eye Registration Foundation--that the parent and grandparent dogs were tested for hereditary problems. This is what I was looking for - which genetic health clearances do breeders usually have for yorkies? Which specific ones should I ask her for? Gemy: Thank you for the links I will be sure to look those up.

01-25-2014, 08:19 AM	#6
Mermaid1 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California Posts: 20	OOps Too late to edit prior message. I read more carefully the info and found my answer on your replies. Thank you for your replies, great information. This will be very helpful when I go to see her tomorrow. I am considering a parti yorkie. Do they tend to have more health issues than the brown/black ones, or any different issues? This forum is amazing, lots of wonderful information! Thanks everyone.

01-25-2014, 08:17 AM	#5
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	The thread that Gemy posted has all of the links. I also this what she wrote on this thread is really helpful: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/pup...ml#post4142424 I hope you find a healthy, loving puppy with a wonderful temperament. Good luck.