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[Lucy]

I would like to point out that my name is "Lucy" and I am deffinatly NOT Jo Cross. I am her daughter. I have NOT pointed any fingers, but Lynn has obvousily some issues with this matter. I do not blame her for the Liver problem the dog had. Her breeding isn't under any question from us.I do not want to start an online "fight". I wish Lynn all the Best for the future.
To clear up this issue the pup had: a Portosystemic shunt
Here is an explaination of what it is:

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A portosystemic shunt (PSS), also known as a liver shunt, is a bypass of the liver by the body's circulatory system. It can be either a congenital (present at birth) or acquired condition.

Congenital PSS is a hereditary condition in dogs and cats, its frequency varying depending on the breed. The shunts found mainly in small dog breeds such as Miniature Schnauzers and Yorkshire Terriers, and in cats such as Persians, Himalayans, and mix breeds are usually extrahepatic (outside the liver), while the shunts found in large dog breeds such as Irish Wolfhounds and Labrador Retrievers tend to be intrahepatic (inside the liver).[1]


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portosystemic_shunt

I hope this clear's up any misunderstanding.

[Kristina Brannlund Westin]

Hi Lucy!
Thank´s for your explanation.
You don´t have to feel bad of anything because you didn´t do anything wrong.
You did not point out anyone in this matter, and believe me I know how you must feel.
All the best, Hugs from Sweden!

[Henk ten Klooster]

Hello Lucy & Lynn,

It may be of importance for the future of the breed if you contact experts and breed clubs on what happened to the puppy. The described condition is contrary to what was written in a removed blogpost considered to be a genetical defect. If in this case PSS was acquired and so not from genetic background it is as well important to know that without any doubt.

It is of big importance for the future of the breed, because prolonged linebreeding (=inbreeding) in Irish setters, narrowing the genepole to just a few families means one problem result in many more in distant future. Most Irish setters nowadays are from just one family.

You can read more about PSS in highly inbred Irish Wolfhounds in "Lifespan and causes of death in the Irish Wolfhound: medical, genetical and ethical aspects". on the net: http://www.ths.vetsuisse.unibe.ch/lenya/housing/live/publications/Diss_Urfer_2007.pdf

Groeten, Henk ten Klooster.

[Michelle Webster]

I have just come across this blog. It isn't clear, but I am assuming that your puppy died and that what you originally wrote about this has been removed? My heart goes out to you, it is never easy losing these lovely dogs, but is devastating when you lose a puppy.
best wishes,
Michelle