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So what are we going to be left with when all breeding dogs are tested for all things? I think it likely that we will be so restricted in numbers that we will have no choice but to breed so tight that ...

Dave, " breeding to improve the breed" is a long established phrase. Smile

As I see it: we breed individual dogs within the breed and in the long run they all count, in all aspects - good or bad to ...

It's no longer breeding to improve the breed then is it?
No Sarah, it isn't. It is not breeding to quality but quantity - and probably making a living of it... Rolling Eyes

Sarah, I think ignorance in canine health matters can't be put solely on layman's shoulders.

The Breed Clubs are guardians of the breed - and The KC too.
Shouldn't it be their role to educate dog ...

The 'pass' was equal to a 0 to 4 total grading and a 'breeders letter' which was equal to a 5 to 8 grading on the current hip scoring scheme.

To clarify the above:
"HD Pass" meant that one hip no ...

Just one thing that you have to bare in mind about both Denmark, Sweden and Finland: they have this independent club for gundog retrievers (RJK - Retrievernes Jagthunde Klub). I mention this because t ...

Jill, here you see a sample of an ECVO certificate:

http://www.ecvo.org/public/index.htm

Di, yes I agree with you - this time: not to test! Smile

If Basil were tested and came clear there are still three options left for the parent's eye status: both of them could be carriers, or one carri ...

-double posting edited- Embarassed

Since I still seem to be still switched on the breeding issue "mode" (previous posts Smile

) may I ask what would be the contribution to the breed if you use your boy for breeding?