Trisha Wescom Are looking for a impure breeder of the great dane, and sick puppies, if so you have found your back yard breeder. blythe, Georgia

i  again comment that after several dealings with ms. wescom, i've not had any problems.  she has always been more than forthcoming with honest answers to any questions.  i've not had any adverse issues!!  hod - hypertropic osteodystrophy - is mostly a developmental issue in large breeds.  it has 4 causes, none of which are genetic.  one of the causes is if you don't follow the breeder's advice on immunization schedules.  there is no public place you can go to discern this type of information on each litter, i question where you've received your information.  the other information you are being accusatory of can not be obtained from the akc.  look at the FAQ section of the wisdom panel breed DNA test site where they admit the results should be used as entertainment. they state they don't have a sufficient database for imported dogs, for example. they can not identify the makeup of a breed.  read akc site about DNA you'll find their DNA tests prove parentage not purity and can only be compared to the the mother and father, not grands or great grands etc. the only way you could absolutely state you know  one ofher dogs is unhealthy is if you personally sold her a defective dog which she used in her breeding program.  as i stated before, if the akc gets a complaint they don't investigate, they just yank the papers.  for anyone with any questions i suggest go to her site and contact other owners.  she is also very receptive to direct questions.  she offers to take back any pup for any reason.  i live in pa, have her pups, never had a problem.  i just hate to see someone's good name ruined.