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Originally Posted by lynzy420

RE: contracts, I know they are important, I had a great one with the STORE that brokered my puppy from HUNTE CORP (STEVE'S WONDERFUL WORLD OF PETS), when it all came down to it, I had a profoundly sick pup that I had bonded with that they wanted me to hand over to them for a "new and better pup", that was not going to happen, while I did get the cost (AFTER I STOOD IN THE STORE AND CAUSED A SCENE) up to what I paid for the pup, it was a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of the surgery she needed on her eyes. I had to pay first then submit receipts and I honestly felt "dirty" after I received the check.

In the end, the contract was useless for me because my only concern was for My Miss Mini and I no longer wanted contact with them because once I realized the "whole picture" of what they stood for, I just couldn't....

My second pup has heart issues (that we are hoping she outgrows) the owner couldn't be more helpful and/saddened. I do not fault the owner, his breeding pair were checked out, well taken care of and had 1 litter with no defects...this litter had 3 with 2 defective pups. The owner has had both of his pups "fixed". He did try to reimburse me but my husband and I said no, we are grateful for the pup and will take care of her. The owner sent me a check anyway. Soooo...

Like people, there are no guarantees that any pup will be 100% healthy, but if you do the process of elimination and choose a breeder who is responsible and ethical, your chances of getting a healthy pup are much better, and a good experience with the owners is priceless!

All I know is I could never give my pups back, and their love and loyalty to me is reward enough, that there is nothing I wouldn't do for them.

I did not suggest that an air tight contract will give you a 100% healthy puppy. But it does help the buyer when they are standing there broken hearted with a sick dog to get the breeder to stand behind the dog. No breeder should take $2,000 or more for a dog who needs 5 times that in care. A good breeder will turn it back into the dog. A contract helps you achieve that. That's really all.