[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

You really read a lot into what I say, what the dog looks like has nothing to do with my feelings about the breeder. The difference between going to a REPUTABLE rescue, is that the dog will have a vet check, has been spayed, and has puppy shots. You will have a realistic idea of future financial obligations. They test for LP and liver shunt, and do dentals. The unfortunate thing about an inexpensive puppy is that they appeal sometimes to people on a budget; they think if they can absorb the cost of the dog they are home free. There were too many red flags in this situation; it had nothing to do with the fact that the dog is a parti. The breeder claims to have never had the puppy for a vet check. What breeder would do that? What pet owner would do that? Whether she bred the dog herself, or bartered it or whatever, at 7 months old she claims she has never taken the dog to the vet and has no information on shots, and wants to sell the dog "as is." Now maybe you see these things as perfectly normal, but I think it's a huge red flag. As long as the buyer is aware that this dog probably has some illness that is costly, and that's why the breeder is claiming she's never gone to the vet, she can do whatever she thinks is best, and I will fully support her in her decision, but the decision should be based on logical information, if she wants to protect her finances. She has a responsibility to her other dogs to not go too far on a financial limb. Obviously, I know nothing of the OP's finances, I've just read of these things happening to other people before. To the OP, best of luck with your decision!