Up front let me say this is not an endorsement of anyone. I am concerned about some info here, and my opinion on some stuff in general.
The pup doesn't look like a dwarf to me at all. A small open font at 5 months is not that uncommon and may close when the rest of the bone growth slows down some (6-12 months). Unless there are wide set bulging eyes or a bulge to the font (signs of hydro) it doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the pup.
Certainly just because a pup has an open font doesn't mean the pup is a dwarf.
Dwarfs have deformed (enlarged) joints, especially the front legs. They also usually turn in at the knees, very noticeably. They are long bodied to their height, like a basset hound.
Unless genetic testing is done and proved her to have it there is no way to tell by looking at her as she doesn't show any signs by looking at her pictures.
I have always thought the 2-3 day vet visit unreasonable. I give 5 days to see a vet. Most things take 5-7 days to incubate and I instruct my buyers not to take the pup anywhere until its done with all shots. I warn them they aren't fully protected until then. Not even to potty in the grass. However, a vet that missed an open font would not get a repeat visit from me.
Anyone buying a pup (especially a breeder/show potential) needs to check for things like top line, bite (jaw structure not teeth), leg shape and tightness, open font, and hernia along with other things. These problems are easily seen in a couple minutes.
A breeder should disclose anything they know but the buyer should always check things for themselves as well. |