It is always sad when these little pups have a heart murmur - and the one that you are hoping to get does, indeed, have a serious one.
Count your blessings! Be happy that you found this out as soon as you did and that your breeder is a concerned and fair person.
Please don't give in and take this little guy. I guarantee (as another poster said) that you will certainly end up with thousands of dollars in vet bills -and then go on to have a "real broken heart".......far far greater than you are feeling today.
I think the least you are entitled to when you get a new little puppy is a healthy one.....and even then, it seems like some of us still have more than our share of vet bills.
I can think of nothing more heartbreaking than caring for a little guy for months or years knowing that he is seriously ill, and that he will never live a normal or long life.
You need to realize also that a different, healthier, little puppy will win your heart and soul just as much and just as quickly.
I agree it would be wonderful if his murmur goes away on its own. I'm not sure that grade III murmurs do, but I have my fingers crossed for you.
Carol Jean |