This is just my opinion but a puppy should be purchased from a breeder that
tests their breeding stock. There are tests for knees, eyes and other
things. Any toy breed has the potential to have the problems you mentioned if
poorly bred. As for the teeth, proper oral hygeine from puppy through adult
will
allow your chi to maintain their teeth for MANY years. My 13 year old girl
still has every one of her teeth...because I took care of them. If your chi
had teeth problems that were not taken care of early on, you may well be
facing heart prolems down the road. It is a shame you and your precious baby
have
been through so much. I would definitely make sure the breeder of this pup
knows what all you have been through so they do their best to eliminate these
problems from their program. A good and caring breeder will want to know
this information.
Just my .02
Amber
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