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Originally Posted by Debraelaine  thanks for the input. I do think the breeder was being delusional when breeding this dog, talking herself into the thought that it was caused by an accident. Why risk it. She gave the impression all her dogs were tested but than had this excuse for this mom. we looked at the certificates certifying all her other dogs and than realized this mom was not included. I would have never got a dog out of this dam if I had known this, she was quite expensive too. I had 2 other Yorkies that lived long lives with no problem form the luxating patella. They were walked and exercised and possibly that made their ligaments etc stronger so as no to have this be a problem. It is a hard decision, cause it could be the wrong one not to do surgery with this particular pup. |
If a pup has LP they may or may not end up with a ligament tear. Exercise won't really prevent it because it really is the wear and tear on the ligament. And, even if they don't have it they could possibly tear one, but certainly more likely with a pup with LP.
It is a hard decision but I think if you speak with a boarded surgeon you will be better equipped to make the right one.
I am sorry you are going through this. Sounds like the breeder misled you. I don't think she is delusional at all. If she has done testing on the others...why not this one? Kind of odd to me. Maybe it was tossed aside when she saw the results...and she made up the accident story? Who knows. You should press her for a refund...did she give you a health guarantee? Even if she didn't, you could really put some pressure on her. Get a quote from a surgeon and present it to her.