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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Cryptorchidism is genetic and dogs with the condition should not be bred. They also should be neutered asap because cryptorchid puppies are at risk of the testicles strangulating and/or becoming cancerous.
With that said, two years later you have no recourse against this breeder. Perhaps if you had informed her of his condition right away she may have offered to reimburse you a little of the purchase price towards the more expensive neuter (like breeders often do with hernia repairs). But to expect her to lower the price of a new puppy years later is completely unrealistic.
I also wonder why you would get another puppy from this breeder if you are unhappy with her?  |
Well said, but I would probably try to make a compromise both parties can agree with.
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Originally Posted by spr377 
Most health guarantees are for one year. So, even if it was in the contract, she hasn't mentioned it until now...after the guarantee has expired. If it was purchased as a pet quality pup, then it should have been neutered, anyway, and the testicle problem would have been mute. I don't think that the breeder should have to knock off "at least a couple hundred", for a family member. |
I agree with you on this with a few exceptions. I can say that I personally would surely NOT mind knocking a few hundred off for a family member to keep my customers happy since they have come back for another puppy. Sometimes its about doing what is fair in situations like this and although the 1 year health and genetics warranty would have expired by now it doesn't make sense to me to risk someones reputation with an unhappy buyer over a few hundred dollars.