[cvasquez]

I have been working on gathering information on Paisley's liver shunt. And took out my healthy contract to look at. Can you read it and see if I can expect any help from the breeder. Is it correct to say that her liver shunt is a "life threatening congenital defect"? It is in the time frame of less than a year.

I emailed the breeder yesterday afternoon updating her on Paisley being diagnosed with a liver shunt and have not heard anything back from her. I want to give her more time to respond, but I am looking for some type of reassurance that she will be doing her part to make sure she is not knowingly producing liver shunt puppies.

Here is part of the contract. Thanks.

"Puppies are sold with a guarantee against 10 days, no death from the date of shipping, and against life threatening congenital defect for one year from date of shipping. No other conditions are covered. Breeder is in no way responsible for any expenses (medical or otherwise) incurred by Buyer in regard to said puppy. No guarantees are made to the disposition, conformation, size or breeding capability of the puppy, and are sold as pet quality, unless otherwise specified. If within the first year, this puppy dies from a congenital defect, Breeder will replace puppy under the following conditions: In case of death requiring replacement, such replacement will be provided if an autopsy is performed by a licensed Vet and all paperwork from this Vet is forwarded to our Vet. Our Vet will ask to speak to this Vet if this occurs. The puppy’s microchip number must be a part of this report. The Buyer is responsible for the cost of any test or diagnostics performed in the case of sudden death or illness. We will not issue any cash refund. Exchange will be for puppy of same or superior value, when available. All shipping costs are at Buyer’s expense. It is mutually understood and agreed that any litigation regarding this puppy shall be brought about in the state and county of the Breeder. "