[alex_143]

Originally Posted by Ples

I wish, wish, wish I had read the information contained in Ladymom's post. My male is AKC registered and when I bought him I had no intention of showing him but felt confident that if the breeder took the time and effort to do the paperwork necessary to register the dogs with AKC, I would have a better chance of a healthy puppy. I got the breeders name from the AKC and felt confident that they could be trusted. He is now 2 years old and has been a happy, healthy boy. I bought my female from a breeder who registers ACA. We are now heartbroken because we found out when we bred her that she is a carrier of a genetic disease and it has been passed to the 3 puppies. Upon contacting the ACA to see if they would at least investigate this breeder, we have met with no help and actual rudeness. At least in my case, and I can't speak for others, but I have not found the ACA to be a reputable organization. They allow ANYONE to register their dogs with them and make no attempt to follow-up on anything. In my case, it looks like the information they provided the ACA was completely false and quite, frankly, they don't seem to care. All I can say is, let the buyer beware. I would never again buy a dog that is not AKC registered whether I ever want to show them or not.

im sorry this happened to you but did you do any genetic testing before you breed to the dam and sire if not that might be a reason why you didnt know remember breeding shouldnt be taken lightly and genetic defects can pop up anywhere even with reputible breeders