HuskyMom09 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Often times you'll hear people stress the importance of testing any dog considered for breeding potential against all heritable diseases prone in the breed. In Siberians we're charged with screening eyes (annually) and hips (after the dog reaches 2 years of age). When a breeder does not follow through with this, the dog is the one that suffers. It's not about how good of a line the breeder can spin, how successful they are or appear in the activity of their choosing (mushing, showing, etc), its about being able to verify they are doing the right things. I fell into a false sense of security when I took Rogue on from a breeder who was getting out of dogs. I had one other dog from this breeder who was fine, she had lots of success in the show ring, had a top ranked bitch, was getting back into running her dogs, and had a highly successful stint in weight pulling. She always stressed the importance of health testing...only to find out she didn't follow through on her health testing. Rogue's parents were never tested and it was a line breeding (mother to son)...something that was repeatedly warned to her not to do on that line. Rogue is the one that is suffering the consequences, having large heritable juvenile cataracts that may or may not take her vision as she ages.. Link to comment
Emma Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 So sorry to hear this Lani. If Rogue does develop cataracts later on can anything be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 · Hidden Hidden She already HAS cataracts- if they impede her vision we can opt for surgery. However, the vision will never fully restored after that as they have to remove the lens. Thankfully Cataracts are not painful and they can adapt to being blind easily enough. I think we, as humans, take the news harder than they ever feel. Link to comment
mydiamond Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 so that's the full story. All I can say is I'm sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Oh Lani, that must be pretty tough going on you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Poor baby :-( I hope she's OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Ohhh thats so sad to hear. Mother - Son. common sence dictates that this is a terrible way to breed..... I know this is no consolation but if eventually her sight does fail they are so adaptable she will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'm sorry to hear that. How close is too close in regards to breeding? Obviously mother x son is too close, but is great grandfather + daughter still too close? I have no intention of breeding, but eventually I will be looking for a puppy, and it would be nice to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 As far as I am concerned I would like my pups to have two very different family lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Well I heard in a round about manner from the breeder that she thinks this is hilarious and that it's Karma taking it's course. She's not the upstanding breeder she fronts to be- Link to comment
HuskyMom09 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 · Hidden Hidden So now the breeder is now denying any association with the litter at all. Placing all the blame on the co-breeder of the litter. I guess responsibility is too much for some to bare....be careful who you do business with I guess. Link to comment
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Awwwww I bet you are so mad. Is there anything you can do, this breeder just sounds so irresponsible, do you know anyone else who has had problems with pups from her? Can you report her to an association for breeders. Sorry I am not sure how it all works at registered level. I am just so sad for little Rouge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 · Hidden Hidden I am pretty upset, more for Rogue than personal pity. This breeder is NOT in good standing with the Parent Club (SHCA) and AKC says this is a civil matter not something they deal with. I've since learned that at least a hand full of others that have had or produced this issue from this breeder's lines. Of course she's denying everything! She has a current litter on the ground, so now is not a good time for her to have these issues being made aware of- We're doing what we can and spreading the information as far as we can. This is why it's so important to health test your dogs before you consider breeding them- Link to comment
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Awwww poor pups... Has this breeder not a remote bit of respect for herself or an ounce of love for the pups and future owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Poor Rogue. That's a difficult situation. And its not like you can publicly 'shame' her, right? As then she can sue you for slander (damaging her reputation)? Edited November 22, 2014 by SolitaryHowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 · Hidden Hidden Slander is harder to go after when the information is factual- since slander is making false and damaging statements about (someone). Link to comment
Osinn11 Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 So sorry this has happened. Rogue is still beauty. Whats her next adventure? Will she be on a sled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 · Hidden Hidden She will continue to run on the team, her sight won't affect her running team- Link to comment
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