[MarkFromSea]

Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel

I've been thinking exactly the same thing. All of the discussions about the website, breeding practices, prices, number of pups, etc. only serve to complicate the situation and create a distraction.

The bottom line and the only relevant issues are:

(1) Firebrand presented a contract that was completely of their making. Did it cover congenital genetic defects, such as liver shunt?

(2) Did that contract agree to refund money or replace the puppy if such a defect were found in the puppy?

(3) Was an autopsy performed by a reputable source that proved this defect was present?

If the answer to all three is YES, then it IS very simple. Cut the check and be done with it. While the rest of the discussion is important and could probably use it's own discussion thread, it simply isn't relevant to settling the OP's issue.

Exactly!
The fluff from the breeder's friend doesn't address the issue at all. It appears to be an attempt at "The Art Of Deflection."