Awwww, I am SO very sorry to hear that this has happened to you. This is just so very sad. I believe that Steve Dane is just as bad as Jeff Dane...they are brothers in the business!
Sick, sick, sick. Did he ever tell you about Yorkies and Hypoglycemia, and what to do if their blood sugar dropped? He SHOULD have told you to have a tube of Nutri-Cal on hand at all times. I give Stedman some at night before bed, and any time we have to leave him during the day.
Unfortunately, I agree with Villette regarding the fact that I don't think you will be getting your money back
However, I would HOUND HIS @$$ non stop and MAYBE you will get somewhere with him.....that is VERY "iffy" though. Keep trying and don't give up. Threaten him and tell him that you are going to bad mouth him to everyone you know, and all over the internet...and let him know that you WILL tell ANYONE and EVERYONE you know about just what kind of so called "breeder" he is!! Also tell him that you are going to report him to the BBB.
If you signed the contract however, there isn't much you can do...but maybe if you threaten him enough he will give you SOMETHING back??? Don't get your hopes up though
Once again, I am soooo very sorry that this has happened to you. When I was first looking for a Yorkie, I browsed Jeff and Steve's site almost DAILY, that is until I did my research and found out nothing but horrible things about the two of them.
It just kills me to know that there are puppies at both of their homes right now who are probably sick and aren't being cared for properly. Although Jeff and Steve aren't the only ones in the world who house these poor little puppies...they are everywhere
God Bless you and the poor little baby that you lost
I hope that if you do decide to get another baby, you have much better luck the next time around. P.S.- Ask for breeder references! Ask others in your area...search the internet for lots of info, and even ask your vet if he knows of any good breeders near or around you. IMO, it is ALWAYS much better to go and pick up your puppy so that you can see where he/she is raised, and hopefully see the mom and dad as well.
Whatever you do, good luck!!