Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 12 lbs
Mini Schnauzer who is a carrier for liver shunts.. can I cross her with a mini poodle & be safe?
1 Answer
Published on August 14th, 2017
Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would advise against breeding any dog who has a liver shunt or is a carrier. Miniature poodles can be affected by liver shunts as well so it is probably not worth the risk that these traits are passed on.
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