@tanza:
NO, I was not saying that the pup was small because of feeding Euk.. I just made a comment that IMO, there were better foods…. but to each their own as many of us feed the raw diet, myself included... and on some days kibble cause it is easier to travel with. I was asking really how much the pup weighed at 8 wks (and I did make a commment that IMO, wks is a bit early to place a Basenji pup, note IMO) and why they thought he might be small.
In regards to the eye tests... the fact that "I" said "breeders" test... certainly was taken out of context... in the world of breeders (at least responsible ones) it is typically referred to as the breeders test, meaning the breeders "arrange" for the tests, like Eyes, Hips, Fanconi, Thyroid, etc... so if someone wants to try and push buttons, be my guest.. long and short, responsible breeders health test "before" breeding and "before" placing pups. And they discuss with potential owners all the testing done and what they might expect with their pup... and also why they might have bred X to Y even if one of the health tests were not the most perfect results, but that they made a decision that they (the breeder) could live with the results.. (Fanconi excluded)
Many people take exception to questions from some of us regarding health testing and the "lack" of it by BYB and pups coming from PM's. You know what... I don't care, if one person takes the fact that health testing is important "before" the litter is bred and gets a healthly, happy, well adjusted, good tempered puppy in the bargin, then it is worth it....
It is irresponsible for anyone to have bred a litter after July of 2007 without having done the Fanconi DNA test, period.. there is no excuses, no valid reasoning that would make it acceptable.
And yes, many of us have found common Basenjis in our kids pedigrees.. and not only is it fun to find them, but also that if there are any health concerns, we can share those also.
In the end, if pushing about health testing saves on person and/or one Basenji from the heartbreak of something like Fanconi or any other health problem.. then it is worth it....
Miranda and I certainly understand the importance of health testing, and we certainly do not dispute it. I think once you make your point, you have made it so its time to move on.
I assure you we certainly did not take anything out of context that you have typed. Maybe you typed your sentence incorrectly in regard to the eye tests performed, and who performed them. All I did was provide the proper information that I knew existed from my previous experience showing and raising a different breed. Its not about pushing anyones buttons, its about providing useful information properly as well as accurately.
I do not see any point in debating this issue any further.
Miranda and I are very fortunate because if needed, we are very close to the University of IL Vet School and Hospital. We know the Fanconi test will be sent off to Missouri. While I have not investigated yet, I will find out what tests can possibly be performed at the U of I.
Also, go out & buy a huge stuffed animal to stick in the crate with him to keep him company. I got Dallas a "crate buddy" upon suggestions from individuals on here & I swear it was the smartest thing I have ever done to improve my sleep! LOL. He's had his crate buddy now since his second week with us & sleeps on top of it every single night. Also, when I stick the crate buddy in there [we named him Ted] he knows that it's time for bed so he now goes in to his crate, lays down on Ted & sleeps soundly 
Prepare to be either sleeping, playing, walking, or running for the next 15 yrs or so. :p
