I wanted to know if they can see if its a inbred...im worried I bought a inbred puppy...If my puppy is inbred, what should i do?
2007-08-12 10:07:19 · 9 answers · asked by Julia 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
can they find out just by giving it a simple check up or just by looking at it..cause i dont wanna spend all that money just to find out if i still gonna keep it..
2007-08-12 10:17:11 · update #1
I know that my dog is inbred and she is the sweetest, smartest little dog that I've ever owned. I wouldn't worry about that. Just get your dog spayed or neutered to prevent issues in future generations. My vet told me it's quite common and not to worry about it.
2007-08-12 10:23:58 · answer #1 · answered by Cindy D 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No they can't tell if it's inbred or not...if you bought a purebred and you got registration from a legit registry you can find out yourself just by looking up the pedigree.
After purchase is NOT the time to be worried about "inbreeding" this is something that needs to be addressed BEFORE purchase when you are researching RESPONSIBLE breeders.
Even if it has a defect or health issue it does NOT mean it was inbred..this can happen with outcrossing as well, especially when done by irresponsible breeders who don't do genetic health testing BEFORE breeding and who don't carefully research pedigrees.
Inbreeding in dogs is not the same as human inbreeding..it doesn't come with the same conotations..nature allowed for inbreeding among animals.
2007-08-12 17:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mostly, the only way you can tell is if there is something wrong with the pup.
Inbred dogs are born with mis-formed brains and limbs, no eyes, and cleft palates. (inbreeding is not the only cause of cleft palate)
There are also very specific temperment problems that can occur.
If none of this is present, it's impossible to tell.
If you paid for a "pure breed" that now has problems, call the breeder. A vet can tell you if it's a genetic problem, and they can be held responsible.
BUT!
"Responsible" only means they will exchange the pup, not help you care for it.
EDIT:
Yes, a good vet can tell by looking if there is a problem. Is there a problem?
Why do you think it's inbred?
2007-08-12 17:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No.. If your puppy is inbred, you'll see it in your pedigree.. If your puppy is inbred.. What can you do??
It's not necessarily going to be nasty dog or a dog that can't learn..Might not be anything wrong at all.. Might never be anything you as a pet owner would see... Why are you so worried about this.. AFTER you have the dog?
2007-08-12 17:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
There is really no way to tell without checking his lineage if he has papers.
Inbreeding is common in puppy mills. That is why so many pure bred dogs have health and temperament problems.
It's really buyer beware. This is one reason why many people just go for mutts when choosing a pet.
2007-08-12 17:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by maxmom 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nothing would be costly the find out for sure what is your dog crazy or something why you need to know so many dogs are inbred anyways.... you buy a dog then wonder should have done that before buying
2007-08-12 17:13:25 · answer #6 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they will probably just check it out and make sure its organs are properly formed and stuff.
If its healthy keep it!
2007-08-12 17:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by LOST_fanatic:)! 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the vet will probably do an Ultra sound to see
2007-08-12 17:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by sami 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Let it marry it's cousin.
2007-08-12 17:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋