I know in dogs that reputable breeders test for genetic diseases like hip dysplasia, von Willebrands, PRA, etc. The tests done vary from breed to breed. On a dog forum I belong to, it's stressed over and over that a reputable breeder has titled (show, field, working, etc.) breeding stock and tests for genetic problems in their breed.
Do purebred cat breeders test for genetic diseases? I know some Bengal breeders are testing for HCM.
To our purebred breeders - are there problems in your breed that are tested for? Do you test yearly?
Is genetic testing as important in defining a reputable breeder in cats as it is in dogs?
Do purebred cat breeders test for genetic diseases? I know some Bengal breeders are testing for HCM.
To our purebred breeders - are there problems in your breed that are tested for? Do you test yearly?
Is genetic testing as important in defining a reputable breeder in cats as it is in dogs?