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Ples · 11-16-2007, 01:07 PM

Just wanted to let people know the outcome with the breeder of my beautiful girl who had the litter of 3 puppies with the genetic disease of hypotrichosis. (Sorry, I just can't figure out how to post pictures. If I could find someone who knew how, I'd gladly pay for a class!) All the puppies are growing and such a joy to watch. Although the male pups are "unique" looking to say the least, they seem to have escaped with only the bald part of the disease. Their general health is fine and they are such loving, affectionate little guys already! After many "discussions" with our breeder, my husband and I finally decided that if legal action was necessary, we were going to go ahead. Not for any money, because that wouldn't change what happened, but to make sure they did not breed/sell any more puppies from their dam that is the carrier of the disease. I also contacted the Dept of Agriculture in PA who licenses breeders and the ACA where they register their dogs. Once they saw we were serious about a law suit, we have agreed upon: full refund of the purchase price for Joy of $1,272.00, they have shown us the vet bill where the dam was spayed and they gave us copies of the letters sent to all other purchasers of the puppies from that dam telling them of the defect and advising them not to breed. In all fairness to them, I think that is the best they could be expected to do. Although none of this changes the fact we are now responsible for 5 dogs, at least I can be reasonably sure no one else who purchased dogs from that breeder within Joy's line will go through the heartbreak we have. I've gotten lots of messages and good wishes regarding this and I thank each and every one of you!

11-16-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
Ples Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thurmont, MD Posts: 68	Genetic Defect Update Just wanted to let people know the outcome with the breeder of my beautiful girl who had the litter of 3 puppies with the genetic disease of hypotrichosis. (Sorry, I just can't figure out how to post pictures. If I could find someone who knew how, I'd gladly pay for a class!) All the puppies are growing and such a joy to watch. Although the male pups are "unique" looking to say the least, they seem to have escaped with only the bald part of the disease. Their general health is fine and they are such loving, affectionate little guys already! After many "discussions" with our breeder, my husband and I finally decided that if legal action was necessary, we were going to go ahead. Not for any money, because that wouldn't change what happened, but to make sure they did not breed/sell any more puppies from their dam that is the carrier of the disease. I also contacted the Dept of Agriculture in PA who licenses breeders and the ACA where they register their dogs. Once they saw we were serious about a law suit, we have agreed upon: full refund of the purchase price for Joy of $1,272.00, they have shown us the vet bill where the dam was spayed and they gave us copies of the letters sent to all other purchasers of the puppies from that dam telling them of the defect and advising them not to breed. In all fairness to them, I think that is the best they could be expected to do. Although none of this changes the fact we are now responsible for 5 dogs, at least I can be reasonably sure no one else who purchased dogs from that breeder within Joy's line will go through the heartbreak we have. I've gotten lots of messages and good wishes regarding this and I thank each and every one of you!