Sydney did come from an AKC registered breeder. The local AKC recommended her to me. Syd came with a pedigree. I signed the agreement, which guaranteed her puppies 100% for a year of anything hereditary...EXCEPT for luxating patellas because it can occur do to the dog's environment. The vet I took her to yesterday said he's very familiar with the breeder. In fact, he's the one that said that although she told me her puppies were 100% guaranteed, the contract said otherwise. Sure enough, when I looked at the contract, the vet was correct. Teaches me to read everything before signing. I just took the breeder's word. She was AKC AND recommended by the local AKC. The vet said he's discussed LP with this breeder. The vet tried to educate her that it is usually something hereditary. The breeder wouldn't listen. The vet said to phone the breeder anyway. She hasn't returned my call. Syd's second opinion on surgery is later this afternoon. |