I got caught about the same way. I bought a miniature schnauzer from Rouki pet store in Laval Qc. She told me she was pure. When I got her home she had parvo. Thank God they payed for the vet bills and my 8 months poodle at the time, didn't catch it.
A min schnauzer weight about 10-15 pounds and 12 to 14 inches high. She now weight 25 pounds and 15+ inches high. I went back to see them but they didn't have anything to say except they wouldn't refund.
I love her but when she played with my toy poodle I was always afraid he'd get hurt. I picked schnauzer because it was the maximum size I wanted. My son wanted another dog so I gave her to him. She loves men so she's happy with him lol.
I'll never buy from that pet store again. I am to blame because my sister also bought a dog there that was suppose to stay very small. She got to be like her breed but way huge. At 2 years old she got paralised and she had to put her down. At the time we didn't think it was anybody's fault but now I wonder where they get their dogs.
My yorkie comes from a breeder nearby and I saw the mom and dad. I think it's the safest way to go. Like you say live and learn.
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