Some dishonest breeders switch AKC litter registration papers around as they see fit. They have so many dogs and so many litters that it is an easy thing to do. When you come home with a pup that is coughing it sometimes indicates over crowded conditions. Sounds like the people you got your little guy from were far from "quality" breeders. If the only sickness you had to deal with was a cough then I would say you got off pretty easily considering the heartbreak some others have had to deal with.
If you ever buy another dog you might want to study some of the information on this site and research the breeders you contact and get references you can contact. There are way too many people selling dogs for profit without thought of what they are doing to the breed. Many of the online ads you see are just puppy mills in disguise. Many of the backyard breeders are very close to being puppy mills as well. You might want to look up the laws in your county and state and see if there is any way you can turn these people in. The more places like that that are shut down the better.
I'm glad you love the little guy anyway. Many of these dogs are later abandoned or sent to shelters because the owner is disappointed in their purchase. |