Quote:
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!
Thanks in advance to all who respond. |
I am not even going to chime in about the breeder except to say that a discount of $200 is ludicrous and her quoted price of $300 for LP repair is scary...who is she recommending for the surgery, a butcher? Seriously, that is just unbelievable.
Tell her that you want the opinion of a board certified orthopedic specialist and don't give her a nickel until she gets that. I can promise you it is more than $2,000 to repair LP.
Someone said that LP grade 2 is not a surgical issue; but I disagree. In adult dogs they often don't recommend surgery because the CCL is already worn so the new recommendation by most boarded surgeons is not to repair unless it is a severe issue because often the ligament will tear anyway and that means the pup needs another operation. Stress for the pup and more money for the owner. Puppies with LP should be repaired from what I understand.....they are young and have not had the wear and tear on their ligaments.
Personally I would walk away. But, if you really want this pup, my advice is to do what I suggested and NOT pay $2,000 to that breeder!