What kind of information? Breed specific info? What breed do you have questions about? In other words - shoot - ask away...

I am confused. You already bought the dogs and now want information on this? Why? You already bought the dogs.

Are you the same person who was asking about the kitten and the bunny?

All prospective buyers for any breed should check
pedigrees prior to purchasing any dog. In order to do that correctly one needs to know what the numbers and initials on the papers mean. Seeing AKC or UKC for example doesn't mean squat if the parents,gr. parents, etc. were not cleared of important health issues that can be checked through national data base's. A big mistake people make is assuming a purebred dog only needs papers, it's what's on the pedigree papers that's important. Below is a link that will explain what one should be looking for per breed. From there you can contact local breeds clubs and ask about their breeder refferal programs. Look for breeders that belong to http://www.breeders.net/ethics.php

Here is a link that might be useful: breed faq

I'm not in the market right now for another dog but if I were, I'd like to know how to research. I'm bringing that kitten home today.
I have a question. Is it true that when you breed a certain line out longer the genetic problems go away? That is what a person told me.
Our Peke a Poo had cherry eye but we had it corrected. If and when I am ready for another dog, I don't want some genetic mistakes, know what I mean.

Thank you all,
Carla

If you're wanting to find puppies with less chance of genetic problems, then research the breeders. Is that your question?

If you have a dog with a genetic problem then the dog shouldn't be bred. Even if a puppy never physically shows the problem the parent had, it could still be carrying the gene.

Is it true that when you breed a certain line out longer the genetic problems go away? This is a loaded question. It depends on the traits the breeder is wanting to enhance, and that depends upon how carefully the dogs have been bred and must consider all the lines involved. ANY DOG NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL THE BREEDING MAY BE CAN HAVE GENETIC DEFECTS. Right now pure bred Goldens and Labs are having a hard time with cancers, Labs have a probalem with seizures, and Bernese mountain dogs and Goldens, labs and springers are having issues with hip displyasia. Behavior issues can crop up as well. The more popular the dog, the less quality of dog on the market. Chihuahuas are going to become extraoidinarily popular after this weekend, as a result the breed in general will suffer. Irish setters were almost bred to stupidity due to over in-breeding. Many back yard breeders dont undeerstand the complexities of maintaining a good blood line, and they dont care, they want the bucks the newest fad brings. Dalmations and JRT's were highly popular in the last decade due to their tv exposure. Bernese Mountain dogs are very popular as well, and many have allergies and hip issues, where as their less popular, shorter haired cousin the Swiss Mountain dog has less problems overall. if you are truly interested in getting a dog for the characteristics it has been bred for, you need to go get a book on dog breeds. Go through it and check the dogs you like for size, and why it was bred. If you think your lifestyle can accomodate a particular type of dog and understand why it was bred, what particular job, and you can provide the dgo with some part of your lifestyle which will incorporate some of those inherit traits, all the better. Go to dog shows, and watch them on tv. Go visit local breeders and talk with them about the breed they are raising. Word of caution. Never purchase a dog from a breeder who will not let you on the property to see the living conditions of the pup you are interested in. Ask the breeder if they can arrange for you to contact owners of dogs from previous litters. If you are really interested in genetics and blood lines, then you want to be able to provide the environment the dog was bred for. Australian Shepherds, an off shoot of the Dalmation, are great dogs, bred to work sunup to sundown, and they have some terrific lines, and some not so great lines, with tendencies towards deafness from those Dalmations with fewer spots. Goldens were bred out of Saint Bernards, every now and then you will find a huge Golden carrying that recessive gene from the Saint Bernard. Just keep reading and talking...it it the only way to determine the pros and cons and traits of each breed of dog. Good Luck and I hope this answers some of your questions.