[Ellie May]

It would not be a determining factor for me. It is very common and very treatable. Yes, a few cases develop into pneumonia, but that can almost always be prevented. My only concern would be that these symptoms aren't from kennel cough but collapsing trachea. Very unlikely. It is always a consideration though.

Not only would I take the puppy back, I onestly wouldn't leave it with the breeder while healing unless that is the only way the breeder will pay vet bills. It can take weeks for that cough to go away and taking care of a kennel cough pup is not hard. Unless you aren't home much, jmho the breeder doesn't need to take care of him (although it is very nice of them). ...unless you have other dogs that could catch it or somebody in the family that is immunocompromised...