Another Boykin question

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Originally Posted by kimsmith

Eic statics are just about the same in Boykins as labs. Most are testing now.

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Statistics for EIC for Boykin Spaniels at University of Minnesota Diagnostic Lab do not support this statement that "most are testing now". Most owners/breeders based on the number of registered Boykins are NOT testing for it, despite the discovery of EIC in the Boykin breed three years ago. However, reputable breeders that participate in competition and field event venues are testing for EIC, but the puppy mill, high volume commercial kennels, and backyard or just plain "for profit" breeders far outweigh reputable breeders. But many of these breeders are also not even obtaining OFA certifications on hips either prior to producing litters much less testing for EIC.

http://www.vdl.umn.edu/prod/groups/c...set_403528.pdf

I think that most people that train Boykins for tests/trials understand EIC and test for it. Unfortunately, we still see enough people breeding for other purposes that don't care to test for it, or because they aren't breeding for compeetition, don't know about it yet.

Crackrd, we are doing just fine out here. We now have a new game to play: PHEASANTS!

When I posted most are testing now, I meant people now know Eic affects Boykins so we are testing now

Lookey what a client sent to me today....

Gary Huckaby and his dog Hank!!!

Gooooood Boooooy Hank!!!!

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Angie

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Originally Posted by Angie B

Gooooood Boooooy Hank!!!!



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Gotta be the best Hank from the Lone Star State to appear on my screen since Hank Hill - bravo!

MG

Angie when are you getting your Boykin?

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Originally Posted by kimsmith

Angie when are you getting your Boykin?

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Angie and jwdavis are going to co-own and campaign one together... Should be interesting...heard it on the grapevine.