[Tiramisu]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I feel like most breeders say the dog must be returned in order to get a replacement, and the know most people won't do this because they are attached to and love the dog. It's more of a protection for the breeder than the buyer and dog. If they sell a sick dog, they know it won't be returned so they won't have to pay or replace the dog...and honestly, would you want another dog (even free) from a breeder that you know is breeding dogs with defects? I personally wouldn't

Reputable breeders offer to take the dog back, but they don't require that the dog be returned. In my opinion, a reputable breeder would either pay for the cost of health care or at least refund the total amount if the cost of care exceeded the purchase price.

If I was a breeder and sold a dog for $1500, and it needed surgery that ended up costing $10,000. I would first refund the entire amount of the dog. And I would most likely pay for some of the surgery (but that is just what I would do...I feel like a breeder should be responsible and stand behind their dogs. If they sell a sick dog, they make it right)

$10,000 at A&M??????????