I am sooo glad that you both had a successful day at the dog park. It's so important for dogs to be able to socialize well with other dogs. Well done!
A Sad Day…....
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Just a quick note, as a responsible breeder, if I found that one of my breeding had PRA or Fanconi for that matter.. I would be the first to put it out there… A responsible breeder should not be afraid to admit health problems and should not expect their puppy owners to "hide" the facts or the pedigrees, once the breeder has been notified. Just saying................
Yes, but I also think that Sonnyboy's owner needs time to talk to the breeder, maybe several times before deciding to go public. I think that is the right order of things. And while my first thought was wanting to know the pedigree of SB, I think not putting that information here in this thread was perhaps a better, wiser route as now this thread is about SB not about the breeder and bloodlines. I also think that after SB's owner has time to reflect, and grieve that he or she may be more forthcoming about SB's pedigree. Whatever the descision, I hope Sonnyboy has a long, fun-filled life ahead.
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I've watch Sonny go about life at normal…Playing with his friends at the farm. Enjoying our long walks and playing around the house I've slowly started to smile again and realize he's still the happy dog he's always been!
Wonderful! News like that would make us all a bit queasy, but Sonny is still the same happy boy!
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@sonnyboy:
I have never made any statement that said Sonny's breeder asked or expected me to "hide" anything…. I said very clearly it was my personal choice...
I have not ever said that I was saying that Sonny's breeder wanted to hide things, it was a general statement. If it came across that way, my apologies.
And while it is certainly a personal choice for you to share or not share is certainly up to you.
But by not either releasing the breeding information or having those results public on the OFA site (which would be something that you would do with the CERF report) then it is a "black hole" for any breeder that might have the same bloodlines
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So sorry to hear this news on Sonny, but you know dogs are so adaptable like most animals. Once you have come to terms with it all I'm sure you'll go from strength to strength.
Just for the record I'm sure one day this diesease will be eradicated. Here in the UK we eye test our Dobes for PHPV, so we can now breed clear to clear and slowly but surely the problem is under control, but it all takes time.
Big hugs to you and Sonny…....Cooper sends Barooooooooooos !!!!!:)
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I was pleased to hear that you're beginning to smile again and I'm sure you'll be smiling a lot more soon when you realise just how well Sonny is coping.
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I had an older blind b…she did great. Just talk to them more, and make sure they are leashed when outside of a fenced area. Otherwise, in the house, the nose keeps them
headed to the food dish and the outside peeing area!
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Sonnyboy:
I hope that you read this post. There is a need by Dr. Johnson who is leading the search for the direct Fanconi gene that he is looking for a confirmed PRA Basenji that is also Fanconi DNA tested clear. I don't remember if you ever posted his Fanconi status, but if he is clear, then his blood could make a difference between finding the gene sooner rather then later along with finding the gene for PRA. Not asking that you post public as you have already indicated that you didn't want to do that. But if you contact me privately (go to my website for email link) I can give you the name of the contact person on the BCOA health committee that you can give information to OR ask your breeder to contact this person. If you or your breeder wishes to have this information not made public, that is what will be done. We are in urgent need of a blood sample for this project.Thank you!
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Sonny also has cataracts Pat and he is too young for the typical PRA we have and that Lisa Hart is looking for, so he is not exactly what is needed as she stated to the HRC.
Lisa if Sonny's second opinion with the guru optho's comes up as PRA - drop me a line and I can get you in touch with Lisa Hart. If is second opine is not PRA - YEAH! and no need to contact anyone - though I will personally want to know. Fingers crossed.
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I already gave her Lisa's information to contact through a private email, Linda when she contacted me directly
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I'm sorry to hear about your baby's problem but remember dogs adapt to these things so well. 30 years ago my beloved GSD developed cataracts and as a result could only see the difference between light and dark for the last 5 years of his life, and he coped beautifully, as long as we didnt rearrange the furniture.
On an additional serious note, our 16 yo Jindo, Sami, suffered a heart attack yesterday morning, was in serious pain and our vet had to put her down. As with all primitive breeds she was a handful her whole life but we loved her more because of her DGAS attitude. Please say a little prayer for Sami. Thanks
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We are so sorry to hear about Sonny's vision loss - as others have said, he will adapt, and take it one day at a time. The sadness and loss is worse for you than for him. Lots of love and being his "guide human" will make his life rich and eventful.
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Mr BaRoo i am very sorry to hear of the loss of Sami. Perhaps you could do him a tribute thread when you feel up to it.
Run free Sami
