Re: [pyrnet] Recessives and carriers

[Steelmoment@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/22/00 12:14:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
JGentzel@aol.com writes:


> I agree. I purchased a dog several years ago who had a sire I adored.  I 
> eliminated this dog form my breeding program once I was told there were at 
> least two littermates with dysplasia and my dog x-rayed OFA-Good. 
>
> Joe 


Thanks Joe, you made my day!     It is the responsibility of breeders to 
investigate not only the parents but the littermates.   I know this 
information is not always available but maybe we should all be more 
persistent in finding out.   I x-rayed my pet bitch and she OFA'd Good.   I 
past this info off to her breeder (who was extremely appreciative) I felt she 
needed to know what my girl's hips results were as she kept two littermates 
for her breeding program.   I also wanted to know so that I could prepare for 
any exercise changes or diet changes that she might need if she had HD.

Take care and thanks again!
Dianne Migas - Jersey Shore
Steel Moment Great Pyrenees