Should the breeder replace my 11 month golden? He has elbow and hip dysplasia.?

Question

He wont get any better just worse without surgery and that might not even work. He has a severe limp and hard time getting up and down.

We love him but surgery cost is too high,

Answer 1

Everyone has pretty much said what I am going to EXCEPT one thing - some jerk off breeders will write into the contract that HD isn't covered. If you have your contract check the health guarantee if there is one. This is why you always ALWAYS ask to see a copy of the parents Hip scores and then you go and verify what the paper work says. OFA, CERF and PennHip I believe can all be checked online.

Answer 2

With what? A puppy that hasn't yet developed hip dysplasia?

If this puppy has HD at 11 months then the parents obviously were not health tested (including hip scored - very important in Retrievers especially). You bought the puppy from an irresponsible breeder, do you even have a contract with them? If not and there was no verbal agreement they don't owe you anything.

If surgery is likely to help him I'd find any way to pay for it. You took on the responsibility for 12+ years - including vet bills.

If you are still in contact with the breeder you got him from I'd definately tell them about the condition but if they bred two un-tested Goldens they probably won't be too bothered.

Answer 3

Patient Paws, you said it all.

Please report this breeder if you get nowhere with them, especially to the Better Business Bureau.  If they are not a good breeder, they need to be held accountable and have their dogs taken away.

If you want to keep your puppy, perhaps you can arrange for some financial aid from the breeder.  I'm very sorry about your situation!  But at least you didn't buy from a pet store - you'd have no recourse there.

Poor thing . . . good luck!!

Answer 4

Why would you even want another dog from these breeders.  If this one has such major issues at 11 months then the odds are high that anything else they breed will have similar or worse problems.

Your case is the exact reason why so many contributors on Y!A Dogs nag and nag about only buying dogs from reputable breeders who test their breeding animals for genetic health problems and will guarantee the health of their pups.  Some lessons in life are tougher to learn than others.

Answer 5

Can you say contract?  Did you sign a contract with the breeder when you purchased her or not, usually you have I believe 3 days to find anything wrong with a dog (mostly illnesses that the dog was born with or that could be deadly that was not disclosed to you) if not you are s.o.l.  That is why you ADOPT a dog from a humane society, or SPCA, where the dog had been vetted and you know that the health of the dog is.  Besides of making some idiot richer, you will be giving a dog a second chance at a happy forever home and a loving forever family.

Answer 6

If there wasn't a contract,then she probably won't.How could you give him up,anyway? I could never,ever give my dog up just because it had something wrong with it.How do you think the dog will feel? If you surrender him,he will most likely be euthanized.Why not try medication and joint supplements,or try to save the money - sell things,borrow,apply for care credit? If you love the dog as you say you do,you'll do everything in your power to try to raise the money surgery.In the meantime,just go the medication/supplement route.

Answer 7

The first thing you should do is check and see if the breeders contract covered this. Secondly, check to see if the parents of this dog were tested before breeding for those issues.

Chances are, every other litter she's had has the same problem.

I personally would demand that money be repaid, and I would also recommend legal action because she is NOT breeding for the sake of those dogs, she's breeding to turn a penny.

Maybe, with the money that you'll get back, and the possible money of a settlement, you can pay for his surgery. Ask your vet about care plans that would assist you in paying for what he needs. Many vets offer a payment plan if the persons credit is stable enough.  

Answer 8

Aww Greeze the poor puppy!

Unfortunatly unless you have a contract that clearly spells out what the breeder has guarnteed as far as health goes you may be totally out of luck.    Especially if your boy was purchased without any kind of contract at all.  

Some breeders will not guarntee hips I feel this is wrong.  

Look at your contract if you have one and read if hip dysplasia was mentioned or even any genetic health issues.

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this but I have seen many wonderful results with surgery.

This is why I caution people when going to purchase a Golden to make sure the dogs have all been OFA'd! For both hip's and elbows!  

I wish you all the very best with your boy!  

Answer 9

if a responsible breeder, they would have checked for these before breeding and they would replace if it showed up.

byb and puppy mills are only interested in the buck so no.