Hey there Group!! I been rather quiet but thought I would share what I have learned so far. In my opinion testing your breeding stock is very important. I am in that process right now. For my male and female, I had their Pennhips done, prelim OFA and prelim elbows done. We did this all at once so my pups only had to be under the sedation once. Total cost to me $970 for both of them, plus over an hours drive away to the closest Pennhip vet. I had them tested for Von Willebrands Disease at $99 each, which I did through a group clinic otherwise it is $141 each. This I could do at home with swabs and mail in. I had both tested for their color genes at $85 each. While not a health condition it does tell me what I can expect in my puppy litters so I can be better informed when starting my waiting list. If I am not expecting any chocolates then I can tell a customer that before they sit on my waiting list or make a deposit. Though I am expecting a rainbow litter as I carry all the color genes :)
I'm not done, I still have CERF, thyroid, and a couple others. My estimate was $1000-$1200 per dog, which is what I came up with prior to deciding to breed. Of course there are other start up costs too. :) I think it is all worth it!! My plan is to breed not just excellent companion pets but Service and Therapy dogs too. For me testing was very important, there is nothing more sad than to spend a year into training a dog and find out it has bad hips :( You make a 15+ year commitment when you decide to get a puppy so of course you want to make sure and be picky about the pup you select. Some people are fine with a back yard puppy or a shelter puppy while others need the security of selecting a breeder they have confidence in! This is a commitment of the heart so you make it from the heart :) I am learning lots and I have lots more to learn, but I have learned that I am absolutely loving it all! :) Shari (Olympic Labradoodles) At 05:39 AM 6/6/2005 -0500, you wrote: >while genetic test cost may vary many people think the are exorbitant in >price and that is not true. NO offense and not directed at Carla at all >as she may have been misled. Breeders not 'willing' to get their dogs >tested at least on the most important test are doing everyone a dis >service - themselves - their dogs - the new puppy owners. NO one can >just look at a dog and declare it free of hip displasia ... I have seen >folks with dogs that did not come cheap as breeding potential have to >have double hip replacement before 1 year old. no one would want that for >any dog. > >locally - OFA hip x-ray and submit to OFA for certification - a one time >thing $75- any vet can do and submit - add in patellas and elbows for $15 >- $25 more. > >Cerf done at university or at certified ophthalmologist $27 for first dog >$22 a dog after. we get ours done every other year. takes a specialist > >Vwd - a one time thing at $50 - any vet can do and submit > >DNA map - $20 - $40 - any vet can take sample and submit. you can order >kit and take a mouth swab yourself to send in to AKC or lab. > >microchip - our cost $7 per - this varies - some vets may charge $75 and >do all paperwork for you - this is for your dogs protection only. > >lots of info at <http://www.offa.org>www.offa.org for anyone wanting that >info and not just the tales that float around > > > > > > >> >> >>That is was I meant, I probably worded it wrong. I didn't have mine >>tested, but that is why there is a difference in price that the original >>writer was asking about, like $350- $5000. I called, those test are like >>350 to 1000 per dog and not done locally. >>Carla >> >> >> >>---------- >Yahoo! Groups Links > * To visit your group on the web, go to: > * > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/labradoodles/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group > /labradoodles/ > * > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > * > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>labra > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > * > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/RzSHvD/UOnJAA/79vVAA/rtCxlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/labradoodles/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
