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[QUOTE=Rhetts_mama;3163911]OK, I should probably shut up, but I have to say that genetics are complicated. It's possible for a line to carry a recessive gene (say for a protein chain deficiency) and it will not be expressed for many generations. That's because each dog will still have one good gene that overrides a defect. The line will continue fine until two dogs who both carry it (say half-siblings) breed. Then each of their pups will have a 1:4 chance of not carrying the gene at all, 2:4 chance of carrying the gene and being totally healthy (but now they are both carriers themselves) and a 1:4 chance of getting both copies of the gene and then expressing symptoms. Plus then there is always the possibility of a spontaneous gene mutation that NO ONE could have seen coming, no matter what the lineage. I'm NOT saying this is what happened in THIS case. I agree and just because one puppy has health issues due to genetic problems does not mean all the puppies do. Look at Liver Shunt. I have never seen a whole litter get LS (maybe has happened I just have never read this) but I do know most reputable breeders will not breed the two dogs together again because of the one puppy. |
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Oh yes, Your right I had no concern for Scooter. I did not sit and cry when the poor thing had seizures one after another. I didn't care enough to spend 4 days/nights at the vet office trying to help him. I did not sleep right beside him each night to comfort him after the seizures. I did not spend money on Vet visits, his meds and tests trying to get the seizures his under control. I didn't care enough once his seizures were under control to screen 30 people and get him placed in the best possible home (FREE). And now after 5 years your showing concern ??? After you recieve a letter from my lawyer about returning the money paid for him to go toward his treatment. What did you send me back ??? A 72 hour contract highlighed ALL SALES ARE FINAL !! |
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1. If he wasn't used for breeding how come his lines are continued in dogs you now have and breed ? 2. Why would you give him away to someone without neutering him first? |
"Mom to 6 Chihuahuas 1 Yorkie and 5 Cats! Ok...maybe I am a little twisted! :confused:" This made me laugh. |
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Please everyone be aware of what you are signing. But I totally agree the o/p did not come on here after 5 years due to a deep concern over this poor dog. |
I have to agree mojo. :thumbup: It doesn't necessarily make what some breeders do moral, but at some point you have to take responsibility for the agreements you enter, even if you were unaware and unprepared at the time and more knowledgeable now. Just a hard lesson learned sometimes and "I didn't know better" will only go so far. (Generally speaking.) |
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As for a breeder allowing someone to keep the dog and agreeing to pay for the vet bills. That would be pretty risky, like giving someone a blank check, expecting them to use it responsibly. If I am going to pay for the care, I would want to be the one making the decisions about his care. |
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A reputable breeder would work with the vet, new pup owner to get at the bottom of the problem. If it is diagnosed as a genetic defect, a reputable/responsible breeder would refund the pet fee and let the owner keep the pup. The refund is to assist in the medical care of the pup, that would be a reputable breeders main priority and standing behind ones dogs. Not the money. |
For a moment when I looked at the title, I thought it was about me. Carry on! |
Where's Judge Judy??? |
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This thread has gone entirely too long. I am sick of seeing it at the top. |
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What was the final diagnosis of this pup with seizures? |
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