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Originally Posted by deonk1  I have read everything you've said. However, I've been balancing my own anxiety. I've already paid for the testing so there's no going back in that. If it works it works.
When I was looking for this breeder I called every breeder in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. This is the only one of two that passed without major warning. The other moved back overseas before my name came up on the list. I spent the last two years watching for a rescue Yorkie with no luck. I cant fly further than that due to medical reasons and i knew a breeder who allowed shipping was a red flag, and I would never ship a dog in cargo. So I knew I needed to be able to go get him and fly him as carry on with me.
While I understand the baby doll face comments, I added it was a text message when I asked if they are still same size. We couldn't get video to work that week. She at no point used that term beforehand.
I have looked into the liver testing and haven't decided what to do with that. I usually talk to her on Wednesdays. I'll ask.
I understand everyone's desire to help but I'm at a loss what else to do in this situation. I've reached out to many references and even asked a few other breeders and she seems well respected and her dogs are healthy.
I don't know if she's done all of the OAF testing but I recognize some of the things on the list and we've discussed them.
I used to be a very active member when Harley was around and while I recognize the need to inform, every post I've posted this week has had a lot of negative tones and harsh comments. I appreciate the ones that provide links so I can do my own research. I was just very excited that my little guy is finally almost here and wanted to see if some of my old friends were still around here. |
I think maybe you are taking them as harsh because they aren’t what you want to hear. I just want you to have all the information so you don’t think you are definitely getting a 100% healthy puppy that will have no health issues. What bothers me is that your breeder didn’t know or tell you the information on the liver test as well as the embark test and those are things she should have known so I do have some concern that you are dealing with either an uneducated breeder or breeder that is trying to take you for more money or both. But I have given you the information and that’s all I can do. As far as the food to feed tread it was the same way and if I sounded harsh about the raw food that is because it’s terrible for dogs let alone puppies and can be dangerous. I learned a lot that opened my eyes in my vet assistant classes about food that made me really look at things differently. It’s frustrating to add links and make sure I am giving all the correct info when you only respond to the poster who is just telling you sunshine and rainbows but that’s generally what people want to hear, they don’t actually want an informed answer which I prefer to give informed answers and then they think they are harsh.