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Originally Posted by dudley1984  well, if you knew it wasn't congenital and was in fact injury (and the buyer admitted it), why would you pay for it? No buyer can abuse you unless you allow it to happen...
Her vet told her that the puppy was genetically predisposed to injury and should call the breeder...Believe me I agonized over this one, wanting to do the right thing without being a sucker. Today I would be better prepared to defend myself. I understand your wanting a better guarantee than "life-threatening," but that is where it is golden to have a good reputation in one's own locale. |
It's really hard to trust a breeder though. There are many show breeders that I hear rave reviews about from many..everything SEEMS legit and reputable at first...but then you find out it's really not. It is VERY difficult to find an ethical breeder..I really don't think there are many out there. So it's hard for me to trust on reputation alone (although it helps some
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Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.