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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  You're missing the point. An owner that just decides to breed their dog could easily sell a puppy with health problems out of ignorance. This is less likely to happen from a breeder, at least an honest one. The owner is responsible in maintaining the pup's health but you shouldn't be put in the position of buying an unhealthy puppy. The knowledge a breeder SHOULD have makes it less likely tho issues can arise even with an ethical breeder. If that were to occur, a breeder should stand behind the health of the puppy. Do you really think that would happen with an owner that just bred their dog with no real thought or intent? If you want to debate fairly, at least get real. There is no iron-clad guarantee with any living thing that a health issue won't arise. It's how it's handled that makes the difference. Breeders are at least aware of the potential whereas someone just breeding their dog casually (generally) is ignorant of it. |
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hypothetical scenario - pet breeder breeds litter (because they wanted another puppy and decided to place the rest and will perhaps not breed again) all look healthy and happy, place said puppies...6 months later one puppy gets sick and dies, where is the pet breeder then? Will they answer the buyers calls, will they refund the buyer the vet expenses, will they or are they capable in replacing said puppy? This is why a puppy buyer needs to be informed and trust that the breeder not only is ethical in his/her breeding practices but will be around when a puppy owner needs help not just breeding to pay for the summer vacation!