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Originally Posted by AtlantaMom2  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. |
No it is absolutely not ethical to breed dogs with Luxating Patella! The one who needs to do the surgery is an orthopedic surgeon and it costs $2000 at least. Many times people have had a regular vets do the surgery and had problems and then had to have it redone by an orthopedic surgeon. After the surgery there is a minimum of an 8 week crate rest period when they can only be let out to go potty. My dog has a had LP surgery on both back legs. I would not buy from this breed she is obviously not an ethical breeder and if she does one thing wrong you can guarantee she does others.