I too purchased Buster from a store that implied that they did not use puppy mill breeders. I too found out later the true story of Busters beginning. I am glad your dog is healthy. When I first got Buster he had a bad case of kennel cough which became pneumonia and he was intensive care for 3 days. He also came with parasites which took over 6 months to get rid of. He was sold to me as healthy. But in checking out the paperwork they were all ready treating him for these issues. I researched the breeder and found out about them from the USDA. I contacted the pet shop after spending $2500.00 on his medical expenses in the first three months. The will not refund any money spent on parasites but did refund $1700.00 towards his other medical bills. We just had luxating patella surgery and he has arthritis in both front elbows and he is only 15 months old.
He too was given a CKC registration but I did not pay to get the document because I realized it was just another con to get more money from me. I love my little boy. He is the best thing to ever happen to me. BUT...His parents should not have been breeding stock and I fear for the life that they live as pawns of commercial breeders. I have learned a lot in my first year with Buster. The best thing that I learned was what unconditional love is.