Re: [PyrNet-L] Dwarfs

[Impyrial@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/5/1999 9:10:27 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
bamb@monmouth.com writes:

<< I have heard many
 different numbers on the amount of pups that have to be produced
 during these test breedings in order to clear a bitch. Numbers from as
 low as 3 to as many as 18. >>
Hi,
I am behind on the postings - I don't know if anyone has answered this 
but....assuming that dwarfism is a simple recessive - it has not been proven 
that it is - then the "experts" say that a dog or bitch bred to a "known" 
carrier needs to produce at least 12 puppies to clear that dog. 
Karen Justin
Impyrial Pyrenees
www.impyrial.com