I have a beautiful 8 mos. old *****, purchased with the intention of showing and future breeding. Health and temperment were my first concern when I chose her, as she is a pet first. I have a 2 year genetic guarantee.
The problem is that she has had a case of hives from beef, then went on too blow her coat, and then a Staph infection (which my vet misdiagnosed) I had another dog that we had to put down a few mos. ago, and now I think that she may have had the Staph infection too (red, smelly, itchy, sores on tummy and rear).
The question is... do I proceed with showing and my plans to possibly breed in the future? Is this a genetic flaw and she needs to be spayed? Or is this environmental, like a second vet opinion has stated?
I ask because I am genuinely concerned for her, but aslo any future pups she may produce. I am only interested in breeding if she is worthy...period!
(PennHip and NCL tests will also be done... possible allergies are my concern right now)
2006-12-03
23:38:16
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