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I have an 8 m.o.Newfy male and 5 m.o.Newfy female, fine looking Newfies, they both are show prospects(they are from different kennels, both have nice pedigrees with Topmast and PC bloodlines) and I would like to show them or to have a handler to show them when I'll see that they are ready and mature enough...
Couple of questions to ask...would it be better to x-ray their hips and elbows preliminary or should I wait untill they'll be 24 months.
In case if anyone of them will be dysplastic, I don't think I should ever breed them.
At what age should I check their hearts(their breeders didn't check their hearts by cardiologist), what other tests (probably cystinaria, tryhoid, other hereditary diseases...)can I do at this age? My vet told me that it's too early.
In case if they both will have health clearances and we'll decide to breed them in couple of years, what tests should be done prior to breeding(female/male). If a female will get pregnant, again, what test should be done during her pregnancy.
Will appreciate any information.
Couple of questions to ask...would it be better to x-ray their hips and elbows preliminary or should I wait untill they'll be 24 months.
In case if anyone of them will be dysplastic, I don't think I should ever breed them.
At what age should I check their hearts(their breeders didn't check their hearts by cardiologist), what other tests (probably cystinaria, tryhoid, other hereditary diseases...)can I do at this age? My vet told me that it's too early.
In case if they both will have health clearances and we'll decide to breed them in couple of years, what tests should be done prior to breeding(female/male). If a female will get pregnant, again, what test should be done during her pregnancy.
Will appreciate any information.