would you take it back? - Page 2

Sistasmom, I am sorry to hear your person is having health issues with a new pup.  I have to say that I was lucky with the breeder of my wonderful female.  I purchased her for Schutzhund and breeding (in that order) but she didn't pass OFAs due to no left hip (smooth bone, no socket, deformed head of femur, yes, instant spay).  My breeder not only refunded the money but has kept in touch to see how she is doing.  I was happy that my breeder gave me back my money and continues to keep in touch to see how my girl is doing.  I believe requiring the owner to give back the dog to get a refund is wrong (unless of course there are extenuating circumstances that lead the breeder to believe the dog is not in a caring responsible home).

I believe the breeder of your person's dog should give some/all of the money back, especially if there was a contract stating the pup is believed to be healthy.  Even if there wasn't a contract, the breeder might want to consider the "good press" that may come from helping a new owner of one of their dogs out with health issues, especially if the new owners have done everything correctly and responsibly.  I hope all turns out well for everyone involved.

Not only give the dog back and let the breeder be responsible for the shit she/he produced, but get your money back and run.  Nan

I told her about a dozen tomes to give the dog back, but she babbled about attachment, emotions and such. Next, she called complaining about HAVING to pay for the cost of the surgeries..... I came unglued......and told her that she CHOOSES to pay for all these procedures.....and to take the pup back.......its a dog, not a child - take it back......if she calls complaining about the bills again, I'm going to have to just hang up.....she's decided to be a victim....

Sorry, but there are a few cold hearts on this forum it seems. The PUPPY is the victim here!!! While I certainly try not to produce such things, these are not such cut-and-dried 'bad breeder' problems. As Robin said, this is pretty typical Basset Hound stuff, which an educated buyer would know to be prepared for. Several of us gave many good explanations why this could be showing itself now. MANY things can contribute to those afflictions and frankly, I am appalled at the disposable attitude so-called "dog people" have toward a puppy who is suffering.

Again, another thread reinforcing my decision to quit breeding!

our youngest son bought a cane corso female while he was living here after divorce.  she turned out to have that "cherry eye."  or at least that's what the vet called it.  she also developed some ear problems.  i switched her to a better quality grain free kibble that i was feeding our shepherds at the time and voila......ears cleared up and the cherry eye was completely gone.  in her case, i have to think it had something to do with a sensitivity to grain.  who knows?
pjp

"....she babbled about attachment, emotions, and such..." WTF? Clearly this thread was not started to get honest advice OR to actually learn anything useful. Truly a shame for the pup. I hope the OWNER gets better advice from someone else. Theresa

Jenni and Theresa, I agree 100% with your comments.

Ditto-and I kinda like your sister-hope she gets over being upset about the bills soon

 Before I raised and bred German shepherds, I bred the American Cocker Spaniel..

I never produced one with a cherry eye, in my bloodlines, but a good friend had several closely bred lines not of the top quality and she had cherry eye situations many times.  IT also can be caused by dirt getting under the eye lid or some tiny object and causing the duct to become clogged and cause an infection which ends up CHERRY EYE>

I would check the breeding pedigree, ask for some references of other litters, and check with other owners of pups sold before this litter and if you find out they also  have had cherry eye in the line, then I would return the pup for a  refund since it has only been a short time since purchase.

Also if you purchased on contract or a Bill of Sale that has any kind of stipulation, consult it first and if no agreement or stipulation to health , then try to reach some kind of arrangement to return the pup.

THE quality of the breeding has a lot to do with the cherry Eye in cocker spaniels. I know nothing about any breed but COCKERS and GSD>

YR

Wow I'm surprised by the responses to take the dog back. She purchased a breed where this is VERY COMMON and the cherry eye can be corrected easily. I've had more than my share of dealing with cherry eye and I would be far more worried about the mange since it can reoccur at any time. I honestly can't imagine either of those two being covered under a contract issue. Its so common in Neo's the Natl breed club has addressed this issue with their club and suggestions as to what owners can do. If I were the breeder, unless the buyer bought a show line dog, I wouldn't be giving her back her money.