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by LilyDexter on 21 September 2010 - 22:09
I have heard of several breeders whose dogs have had this illness, but now it is in remission they are thinking of breeding from these dogs. Just wondered what you all thought of this?
This illness causes much suffering to the dog & therefore distress & inconvenience to the owner, not to mention the huge expense of treatment. So personally I think it is irresponsible & cruel to breed from affected stock.
Perahps judges should start lifting dogs tails to check that there is nothing nasty lurking there?
This illness causes much suffering to the dog & therefore distress & inconvenience to the owner, not to mention the huge expense of treatment. So personally I think it is irresponsible & cruel to breed from affected stock.
Perahps judges should start lifting dogs tails to check that there is nothing nasty lurking there?
by Abby Normal on 21 September 2010 - 22:09
Definitely should not breed IMO. It is thought to have familial tendencies. Too much of a risk, it's a horrible disease for dog and owner.
by missbeeb on 22 September 2010 - 09:09
Having had a dog with AF, albeit some years ago, I would be horrified at anyone considering breeding from any dog with this complaint! It's thought to be hereditary, though the mode of inheritance is unclear... apparently?
My dog had 3 lots of Cryo, anal sacs removed and eventually, a soft tissue op' which "did the trick". Lots of tears, pain and money; shame on anyone wanting to breed from dogs with AF, recovered or not!
by Videx on 22 September 2010 - 09:09
I agree with you miss beeb!
by missbeeb on 22 September 2010 - 09:09
Is you comment directed at me, David?
by Videx on 22 September 2010 - 09:09
Not at all, just noticed you posted at the same time as me, so I have edited mine appropriately
by kesyra on 22 September 2010 - 16:09
Some years ago, I had a bitch which developed AF at the age of 61/2. The awful thing was she had already had 2 litters and three of her progeny from her first litter then went on to develop the disease. Interestingly, none of the second litter have developed it by aged 7+. None of her progeny were ever bred from, so I effectively cut the line.
It is certainly not something I would wish to produce again. I am aware that it is in many lines and it certainly appears to run in families and from my experience I would suspect it is carried on both sides. I think there is a DNA test for AF, but I am not sure how accurate it is. I will see if I can find the details and post them.
I think it is totally irresponsible to breed from a dog which is known to have AF and in the case of a female I would think the stress of producing a litter may make the condition return. It is a horrible disease that causes terrible pain to the dog and heartbreak for the owner.
It is certainly not something I would wish to produce again. I am aware that it is in many lines and it certainly appears to run in families and from my experience I would suspect it is carried on both sides. I think there is a DNA test for AF, but I am not sure how accurate it is. I will see if I can find the details and post them.
I think it is totally irresponsible to breed from a dog which is known to have AF and in the case of a female I would think the stress of producing a litter may make the condition return. It is a horrible disease that causes terrible pain to the dog and heartbreak for the owner.
by missbeeb on 22 September 2010 - 19:09
Bump
by GSDNewbie on 22 September 2010 - 20:09
Breeder's have been disregaurding studs having it and beeding them any way. One breeder made it public here and said on another fourm her dog was near being put down crippled with pain and horrible care needs for it. Then continued to breed a couple hundred more pets off him selling alot of them on here and other forums out of PA. I have always wondered how many of his offspring had the condition them selves. The breeder knew and did not give a damn. It was all just more puppy money for unknowing pet buyers.
by Wildmoor on 25 September 2010 - 18:09
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