I can only imagine your panic with receiving such a phonecall!
But my first question would by ... why is this person phoning you?
I do hope you have spoken to your breeder at length and that you have some valid answers and comfort.
Being the owner of a Livershunt Pup,that was imported from Germany, I can say through exsperience that having my little girl diagnosed with a shunt was very upsetting. Thankfully she has had the corrective shunt surgery and is living out her life here in our home.I am proud to say she is doing fabulously!
I do have her pedigree and have shared it freely with anyone doing research.
There is alot of update info that many breeders are willing to discuss and share.
Back to the topic at hand,
of late there has been rumors and innuendo's of certain lines having had livershunt.I myself have done alot of pedigree research and have gathered * Documented cases* Pedigree's and or necropsy reports.
However, we all have to remember the pedigree is only as honest as the breeder.Having said that,In my opinion always follow facts and documents not rumors.Always ask for Bile Acid Test Results on the Parents as well as the offspring.Make sure that any contract is iron clad and protects the buyer as well as the breeder.
Feel free to contact me and congrats on your new Biewer Baby!
Best Wishes,
Jan