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Originally Posted by capt_noonie  Actually, that is my definition of a backyard breeder. Not all byb's do it for financial gain like puppy mills. Byb's are people who do not do the necessary testing (more than just blood work or a once over from the vet), breed to better the breed, show, etc. If I were to have even one litter, I would be a byb. Plus the fact that they let the pups go that early. I mean 6 weeks?! Most states that is illegal.
Your current pup now, only 4 1/2 month old. How do you know she will be healthy? You said yourself your 12 week old got very sick at 5 months. How do you know your 4 1/2 month old won't get sick in the future? I'm sure the one you got at 12 weeks you thought was healthy until she got sick right? Most of these conditions don't come up for years.
Also curious to know what your breeder did about the pup with seizures? |
I think if someone doesn't know this type of thing before they purchased a puppy then there is no need to be ashamed or embarrassed or defensive and, really, the best thing to do is move on from the mistake and do not repeat it and certainly do not encourage others to repeat your mistake.
However, coming on here for advice beforehand and then choosing to be defensive about it because it may not be what one wanted to hear...well, that is just irresponsible and selfish. This type of behavior supports BYBs and all the problems which go along with them.
I really hope that people can see that all of these comments were meant to assist this little dog and its mom. Truly, I am not interested in the breeders 'circumstances' as contingency plans for varying circumstances should have been put into place before making the decision to add life to this planet.
That is just my opinion, though.