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Originally Posted by 107barney  I'd never give my dog back to a breeder. But some people would, and that is why breeders include that offer. There are many people who simply can't or won't invest tens of thousands of dollars into their sick dog. Take a look at sick and injured forum where at least every day or so we have someone complaining that they can't afford a basic vet visit so you just know they can't take care of a dog with multiple genetic issues requiring long term treatment and management. Some people DO NOT think of the dog's best interest, and edit the facts to suit their reality meanwhile the dog sits by and suffers. Some even have the audacity to sit and pontificate to others about what should be done for their dogs, but yet don't live by their own rules! They really just talk in platitudes (:::YAWN::  . With a sick dog, there are also the long term emotional issues - ask any of us with older dogs that have been sick their whole lives and we can tell you that you DO and WILL suffer some level of burn out with a sick dog. I'd do almost anything for my dogs, but I'd be an out and out liar if I said it was easy or pleasant at times. It is very stressful and very expensive and very hard. That's why good breeders are so selective, and don't ship their dogs off to any old person who wants one, because they too want to know that their buyers are committed to the dog for the long term. I even had one breeder who asked me if I owned my home before she'd tell me about her dogs. |
I completely understand, and I am very glad they do that. I think if you purchase a dog, you should have a good idea of what you're getting yourself into before you even begin looking at breeders. I would be heart broken if I ever had to give my puppy back to the breeder. With that being said, if someone cannot afford the care necessary for the well-being of the dog, then yes the responsible thing to do is return the dog to the breeder (though at the same time, I feel like when the dog is purchase, he/she should be expected to be an investment)
