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AtlantaMom2 · 10-01-2014, 04:23 PM

Help! I am so disappointed. Missy called me tonight from TyAva Kennel to tell me that the 12 week old baby boy I was planning to buy has a Grade 2 Luxating Patella. She also told me that one of her adult boys that Ava breeds has had to have the surgery.

Is it ethical to breed dogs with a known luxating patella since it is genetic?

The puppy is $2000 but Ava will only discount the dog by $200. The vet they recommend for the surgery charges $350.

Would you buy a Yorkie pup with a diagnosed Luxating Patella?

Advice is appreciated! I just don't know what to do. I am supposed to pick him up on Saturday.

Thanks in advance to all who respond.

10-01-2014, 04:23 PM	#1
AtlantaMom2 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 10	Puppy with Luxating Patella Grade 2 Help! I am so disappointed. Missy called me tonight from TyAva Kennel to tell me that the 12 week old baby boy I was planning to buy has a Grade 2 Luxating Patella. She also told me that one of her adult boys that Ava breeds has had to have the surgery. Is it ethical to breed dogs with a known luxating patella since it is genetic? The puppy is $2000 but Ava will only discount the dog by $200. The vet they recommend for the surgery charges $350. Would you buy a Yorkie pup with a diagnosed Luxating Patella? Advice is appreciated! I just don't know what to do. I am supposed to pick him up on Saturday. Thanks in advance to all who respond.