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by Bob-O on 26 January 2007 - 18:33 |
| Hello Ulli! Long time no hear. We talk about this a lot, but it always must be repeated as it still out there and there are still too many affected dogs. But you know as most of us do that until we do one (1) of two (2) things: First, x-ray all siblings of a potential breeding dog/bitch, plus the siblings of their parents to obtain the best idea. Second, identify the exact genetic combination that causes the high possibility of hip dysplasie and avoid those genes. The first idea is the easy one that we could do now if everyone would x-ray their dogs, and I know that it is possible only if a breeder keeps all of the puppies until they are x-rayed or makes special concessions. The second one may take many years and never be perfect, as one would have to wait until a puppy is born to test it for the presence and combination of the bad genes. I disagree with the S.V.'s stated ratio, and think it should be reversed. But that is a different thread for another day. Anyway Ulli, it's good to hear from you. Good Thread. Bob-O |
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