You have been told
"what - these little ones have NO health concerns!"
Wrong, all breeds come with their little and
not-so-little concerns about certain health issues.
And this little breed is not left out.
By health concerns, I in no way mean the faults noted in
the standard - those are mostly cosmetic and a poor
tail-set does not jeopardize your Pom's life in the same
way liver problems would. There are no
perfect Poms - we all must breed to improve what we
have. Some problems can be bred out - by not using
inflicted specimens to breed. Checks for eyes,
hips, knees, are just a few of the available tests that
can and must be done if we are to keep our breed in good
health.
As Pondside Toys is a new kennel, we will be utilizing
these checks in order to maintain the quality that is
important to us as breeders. The few litters we
have bred at Pondside are a result of selective
breeding, and future breeding will continue to be
selected very carefully. Quality puppies are our
main concern - not quantity.
Some of our boys
are neutered. If they were not being used for breeding,
or not being shown, I felt it safer for their health to
have them neutered. Less chance of testicular cancer,
and they are not bothered by the seasons of the girls as
much as if they are left intact.
