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by jaggirl47 on 22 September 2012 - 23:09
I posted the question of JRD testing on a breeding forum on Facebook. Most breeders are not even aware of JRD and are not wanting to test. I have also seen comments that the test is too expensive. It costs less than OFA of the hips.
by Abby Normal on 23 September 2012 - 21:09
Jaggirl
Ah, that ol' favourite - the test is too expensive.
This is the one that really sets my teeth on edge....the tests are once only tests on breeding stock, but yes, I've heard before how 'expensive' it is to breed dogs, and how are we going to manage with all these new tests which keep coming out? Funny when you consider the costs of the test is probably well under half the cost of one pup.
Simple, can't afford the tests? Don't breed. Period. The breed really doesn't need you.
by jaggirl47 on 24 September 2012 - 03:09
by Abby Normal on 24 September 2012 - 11:09
by jaggirl47 on 24 September 2012 - 15:09
We hear constantly about BYB's and how they are destroying the breed. Why is it any different for the reputable breeders? It isn't. I have seen time and again dogs produced with major issues. What happens? The major issues get hidden and not talked about.
Genetics are extremely important in breeding and these oportunities need to be taken.
by BlackthornGSD on 27 September 2012 - 15:09
by jaggirl47 on 27 September 2012 - 17:09
The only GSD's tested in their program came from 1 breeder in the UK. 8 of their 25 dogs tested positive as carriers or double carriers. When I spoke with DOGenes, I asked what the percentage was for GSD's that carry. They told me that other than the one breeder, they could not get others to test to get a true number. They didn't have enough lines.
I do know a breeder that breeds WGWL has produced AT LEAST 2 that have died from JRD. That doesn't include the numbers affected but just do not show signs of it.
by conmaira gsd on 27 September 2012 - 19:09
by jaggirl47 on 28 September 2012 - 03:09
I got this info from DOGenes. They are the ones that do this test.
by conmaira gsd on 28 September 2012 - 08:09
I am sure Videx will confirm this.
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