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From: halle1@houxz.UUCP (J.HALLE)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: RE: dog types
Message-ID: <727@houxz.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 6-Apr-84 08:37:47 EST
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Posted: Fri Apr  6 08:37:47 1984
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Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ
Lines: 10

I pretty much agree with Sonia's comments, but I'd like to add a couple.
Most reputable breeders I've come in contact with will tell you what the
likely defects might be.  They will also tell you what has been in the
line.  The better ones cannot afford the bad publicity if they hide stuff.
Another source of info, perhaps the best, is your vet.  He or she will
have studied individual breeds and knows what to expect, and has seen
stuff even a breeder might not be aware of.  Also, a good obedience
trainer might help.  They will have no reason to hide anything so you can
expect the real stuff.  However, make sure the trainer is very experienced
with many breeds.  About 99.9% do not qualify.