Thanks, DD. This is very interesting reading. I have read the majority already since I have decided to bring Magnum home and he is a result of this type of breeding. He is still too little yet to know if there are any effects but shortly he will have his eyes open and we should be able to know if there is any visual damage and whether or not he can see. Also, once he gets to moving around, we will be able to see if he can hear as well. Of course, I am hoping for the best but.......He is mine now so we will deal with whatever may come. Depending, of course.
Thank you for sharing. I have caught quite a bit of slack since I made this decision. First, I didn't do the breeding but the end result is that I don't give a damn what anyone else may think of my getting Magnum. I have been told that I must be supporting a backyard breeder and I am wrong for that....I have been told that by showing interest in my little black hearted Magnum, I am supporting breeders to do the harlXharl breeding. You would be amazed at some of the things I have heard. The bottom line is that my decisions are my decisions and I am not one of the "sheep". I do what I feel good about.
LOL. Sorry about getting on my soap box. I do appreciate you sharing the information.