After reading the exchange it sounds like the breeder is taking the same position that 95% of breeders out there are going to take. The breeder states that he/she has been breeding for twenty years and that the parents carry a genetic defect that should remove them from any program. These parents are still being used to breed because the defect they reproduce is "Not life threatening". Couple that with the phrase describing the other puppies available for $1000 but are not "teacups." You have a breeder that is steeped in the "pet breeder for profit" market. The culture in this market accepts very low standards in breeding etiquette.
Your breeder sounds like a nice person, and to the breeders credit is offering you a refund with certain stipulations. I personally would accept the terms and return the puppy. Take the money and with due diligence and patience find a breeder that has better practice. JMHO |