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Old 01-06-2014, 08:12 PM
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We bought a standard poodle from a "reputable" breeder. In the contract, it was written that if any genetic effect occurred, we could return her. She was a loyal, loving dog and a member of the family. However, at two years, she developed sebaceous adenitis and Addison's disease. The first is a cosmetic skin problem. However, Addison's disease, if not kept in control is deadly and the medicines to control it are EXPENSIVE. Long story short, she lived to be 14 and I never want to add up how much we spent over the years. IMHO, purebred dogs are just too inbred these days which brings out all the recessive, disease prone traits. You are much better off going with a mixed breed dog