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Originally Posted by Woogie Man

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.

Thank you for the info. After I posted my husband I decided that we are definitly going to take him. We cant part with him, he is and has been part of our family since he was born. The "breeder' of the pup is really good friends of ours and is taking care of the surgery. Ive been pretty lucky with all the puppies I have gotten in the past so when we heard that he had this issue it was a big deal to us. Im happy to know that its not as serious as other issues that can happen.