I hate to say "only" $100, but if that is all you will lose, run, do not walk, away! I know I responded to your other thread, and that led me to this. The deposit is less than you will spend with one of the health issues these other folks have had, so say nothing of dealing with a sick dog, which will break your heart. Go the the YTCA website and check breeders they recommend, or start a new thread asking for good breeders in the area you are willing to travel to. (I know not to end a sentence with a preposition, but it is late here, and it has been a long few weeks!)
The big problems are that there are multiple reports of problems which sound like they are the result of not just poor breeding, but also of poor care for the dogs.
How old is your daughter? Is she old enough to understand waiting, or should you give yourself more time and let this be a day-after-Christmas gift? The other things you have bought will last, so they are no loss.
Hoping you find peace about all of this. It sounds like you care for your child and for the pet that she will love.
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