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Originally Posted by Missiemiss  Bottom line - you signed the contract that you both agreed to. At that time you signed it you understood (assumption) all of the possibilities.
It could be genetic
It could have been trauma
If the contract says that you have the burden of proof on you then get to work to get it. Otherwise, you were of sound mind when you signed that contract. No one forced your hand or held a gun.
This is about accountability. In the mean time - love that baby up! Your baby deserves that!
We don't need to drag people (yet ANOTHER thread) through the slanderous activity. Get your facts and present them to Breny. You honor your side of the contract, she honors hers. Leave the slams, name-calling and other stuff out of this forum. It's childish. I know it is very emotional for you but keep to the facts. |
I think some of you are confusing Legg-Perthe's disease with LP, or Luxating Patella, which can be caused by genetics or trauma. Legg-Perthe is genetic.
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| Prevention of the disease is only possible through genetic means. Affected animals should not be bred. Breeding stock should have their hips X-rayed to insure that they are not affected with mild LPD, the symptoms of which went unnoticed during the dog's adolescence. Extreme caution should be used when considering breeding animals that have produced LPD, or have LPD affected littermates. SHOW DOG MAGAZINE, Leg Perthes in dodgs |
I would like to see more breeders, offer to return the price of the dog, if the buyer can show proof of a genetic condition such as this. Can anyone link information that this this condition can be caused by trauma? I know lots of you are saying this, but that doesn't make it true. If a breeder is offering to exchange for a new puppy, why not just sell the puppy and give those funds to the buyer to offset the cost of treatment? This is a very serious disease and treatment is costly. If the breeder takes the dog back, what becomes of the dog? I would offer a full money replacement, and the option to keep the dog, or return it. Best of luck to the OP, I'm sorry this has happened to you, and I hope the breeder can resolve it in a way that satisfies you both.