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Old 03-28-2009, 07:58 AM   #57
MyFairLacy
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I feel like some of you are being very unfair to the buyer. I don't think they are trying to attack brenda for no reason. They paid $1300 and expected to get a healthy puppy. Instead they have one with a major genetic disease that requires expensive surgery. Put yourself in the buyers shoes. Wouldn't you be upset? And it is important that owners of puppies with one or both parents be aware of LCP in case their puppy starts to show signs.

I want to be fair to brenda too. Yes she needs to be sent vet record and yes she may need a little time to absorb this and think. Like I said - one unhealthy puppy doesn't automatically make her a bad breeder. It's going to be in how she handles it. She may have done all she can to produce healthy puppies - but this has happened and she's going to have to step up and be responsible. I think the puppy and buyer deserve that, and I thnk a loving breeder would want to help.

Just remember that the buyer does have a right to share their experience. I'm sure brenda is very upset for various reasons, but she is not being unfairly reviewed. I think most have been very fair to her and have said they know health issues can arrise even if a breeder health screens. I know she's under no legal obligation to help because of the contract she has. I've already said I don't agree with that type of guarantee but the buyer did agree when they bought the puppy. I guess I'm hoping she will be there for the buyer and puppy anyway and most importantly research and know LCP is known to be genetic and to no longer breed the parents. She has the opportunity to do the right thing and continue her good reputation.
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