WoodHaven
Well-known member
Sandy, where I am many have discussed Hereditary Diseases for many years and we have come to the point where State Government Codes of Practice is stepping in with things like breeders should provide Health Certificates when they sell or give away a puppy or kitten, and I have even seen the word MUST used by another State Government where they have Legislation and Codes of Practice regarding Hereditary Diseases for dogs and cats. This is new and it is happening now, and as I previously mentioned, I think that a breeder's defence in case a court case eventuated is to have the appropriate specialist health testing certificates and to have bred according to specialist recommended breeding protocols.
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We can no sooner guarantee the health of a dog or cat than we can that of a human baby.
I DO HAVE THE HEALTH CERTIFICATES-- the same ones you preach about. It didn't do this LITTER of pups ANY good. The dogs I have with SM will stay HERE forever because I AM the reason they were born.
I wouldn't bet on 'government' being able to help this issue. Heck, I can't even get two 'specialists' to agree on MY OWN HEALTH issues, let alone possible FUTURE health issues of dogs.