Can of Worms: Update on Mutara dogs?

[Rona]

Originally Posted by Lunas Mom

So, in effect, these bloodlines will not be a threat to our breed? My concern is, as I am a novice, that I might have USED or BOUGHT a Mutara without knowing any better as it isn't something that is OBVIOUS. How would someone be able to prevent such a mistake?

By careful study of the potential rep's pedigree and of the pup one intends to buy. Takes time and no shortcuts available, I'm afraid. Besides, when buying a pup, it is recommended to select an ethical breeder interested in the breed development and not just a "pup producer" . In fact recognizing "who is who" in CSV breeding takes even more time ...