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Originally Posted by Bemoses  We are thinking of getting another Yorkie for our 18 mo to have a companion.. Question: Would you purchase a puppy that has an inguinal hernia?
We are comfortable with the person selling the pup as we got our last one from her. She is being honest with us (and always has been)that at todays final Vet checkup, everything 'else' checked out fine however the female pup has a 'small inguinal hernia'.
Would you still purchase the pup?
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I would definitely ask the breeder to cover the cost of the surgery for the repair. She the breeder could get a quote from her vet for the repair, and then your vet can also talk to her vet about this condition, and either agree or disagree with the quoted costs. But how-ever it turns out, get everything in writing, including if she does have a health warranty the stipulation of a pre-existing condition (which she is financially responsible for).
Inguineal or abdominal hernias are also thought to be hereditary and quite frankly should be the breeders liability in my opinion.
It is a positive note that she disclosed this to you. Often times a hernia can wait to be repaired when it is time for the dog to be spayed or neutered. If you don't plan on either s/n then the hernia unless it self repairs will need to be surgically repaired.
And while you did not speak to any desire to breed, you should know dogs with inheritable hernias should not be bred.