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Woogie Man · 11-14-2008, 03:17 PM

An inguinal hernia is located in the groin area. they usually show up as the pup puts on weight. Most need to be repaired (which can be done at the time of neutering) but some do correct themselves as the puppy's musculature develops. If a repair is needed, there would be an extra cost and the breeder should pay for the extra cost or discount the pup appropriately. There really are worse things for a puppy to have than a hernia. If he's otherwise healthy and he's the one you want, I wouldn't not get him just because of the hernia, JMO.

11-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	An inguinal hernia is located in the groin area. they usually show up as the pup puts on weight. Most need to be repaired (which can be done at the time of neutering) but some do correct themselves as the puppy's musculature develops. If a repair is needed, there would be an extra cost and the breeder should pay for the extra cost or discount the pup appropriately. There really are worse things for a puppy to have than a hernia. If he's otherwise healthy and he's the one you want, I wouldn't not get him just because of the hernia, JMO.