ANNOYED WITH INEPT BREEDERS-demand bile acid tests when purchasing a puppy

[coco40]

Thank you, everyone. I truly appreciate your input. I know this breeder had tested the mother and father, and according to her, there were no issues. The Dad has been since retired.I will keep you posted on what happens.Fingers crossed everything will work out well for our puppy. I do want to make sure he gets the best care.

I do want to say that I agree with all of that I don't think it's the breeder's fault that they had a puppy with liver disease. It is part of the breed and can show up at any time. I just think she should have tested the dog and not convinced me that the test was not worthwhile. In my opinion, that's what a "reputable breeder" should do.

My last breeder who provided bile acid tests when I purchased the puppy holds her dogs until 4.5 months. Clearly she knows by then that she is selling a healthy dog. In any event, many thanks for your well wishes and help on this.

[lynzy420]

Originally Posted by coco40

Where I come from quality yorkies are hard to get and you are at the mercy of the breeders. My last go round, I called around for six months to try and find a female. I ended up purchasing one from a very reputable breeder down south.

What I know know is that the bile acid test NEEDS to be done BEFORE purchasing a puppy. I got a dog that has liver disease. I knew it was important before but didn't realize that I should have insisted and offered to pay for it myself.

It is true. I shouldn't have purchased the dog or completed the transaction but I thought the breeder was ethical and honorable. When you see the puppies, you fall in love with them. I also really wanted a new yorkie. Shame on me.

No Shame on the breeder, period. Many of us have been there. Sometimes they find us because they need us....hang in there keep loving your baby, you got the momma bear in you and I'm so glad he is with you...I know you will care for him.