Dear Susan,
I understand that testing guarantees nothing, but testing and then only breeding those that pass, plus following the protocol, gives the best possible odds that we can hope for. I still don't see why anyone who tests and breeds responsibly wouldn't want everyone to know it. It may be naive to hope that the majority of people seeking to buy a pet Cavalier will know what papers to ask for, but if more breeders made KNOWN the fact that they have these results.....I suppose by listing the results in a data base, then it might make it easier to educate prospective buyers. I know there are good breeders out there, and I agree that *those* breeders are doing their level best. The problem is that there aren't enough breeders like that. Yes, it *SHOULD* be a given that breeding stock is checked by cardiologists, but unfortunately I (and many others) don't believe that's the case. (And I shouldn't limit that to hearts..... I'm also referring to hips, eyes, etc.) I can't tell you how often I'm contacted by someone looking for a Cavalier. All I can do is suggest what questions to ask and what test results they need to see. I tell them to *never* take anything for granted. It's really a case of Buyer Beware. Nobody is asking for a guarantee......nothing in life is guaranteed. But I don't think it unreasonable to expect that all that CAN be done IS being done. And those that are doing it should shout it from the rooftops. Winnie Columbus, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dogs are made of love and fur. ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
