[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Not trying to argue this point because I don't know anything about this particular breeder, just want to be clear about this, it is your belief that a reputable breeder should offer purchase price back, and you keep the dog? Do you know if this is common? I've heard of breeders who offer money refunded with the return of the dog, and I've heard of replacement dogs, but I wasn't aware that any offered a full money refund without getting the dog back. I realize people fall in love with their dogs, and don't wish to give them back, but this happens quite frequently according to the threads on Yorkietalk. This seems to be a good thing, if it could be proven the defect was from breeding. It seems like many breeders don't offer anything for any reason. I just wanted to know what the better breeders do in this case. There seems to be an awful lot of people out there that would like free puppies, and I wonder how a breeder would protect himself against this?

I've spoken with breeders who have a health guarantee such as this. For ex. a Two year health guarantee against all hereditary & congenital health conditions. Obviously vet records must be provided, and sometimes the breeders require that their own vet see the dog as well. A breeder should always be willing to take a dog back. However, to REQUIRE that a buyer return a puppy is not right in my opinion. I've spoken with breeders who will honor their health guarantee and will pay for treatment UP TO the purchase price. If the treatment exceeds the purchase price, they receive the full refund to help with expenses.

Most people aren't going to be able to fake a major illness/condition with their dog...when vet records are produced for the breeder. If a breeder is going to have a health guarantee, shouldn't they be willing to assist with medical bills if there is a problem covered by that guarantee? There arent too many of us that would give up our babies because they have a health issue...but buying from a breeder that has a guarantee such as the one I'm describing is most fair and ethical.

It's not at all fair for a breeder to sell a buyer a $1500 puppy who costs them thousands more in vet bills 6 months later due to a genetic or congential condition. The breeder should be obligated to refund that $1500 as they sold a puppy with a problem.

I wish Texas had puppy lemon laws to protect buyers.