Breeder Impressions

[junescrater716]

Sorry but CORRECTION!!!
Ollie came with a one year health guarantee. If he gets sick from any genetic health diseases then we will get a full refund and we will give the puppy back. If we want to give the puppy back within the first year we can because of the one year guarentee.

[borzoimom]

Junes- I do not think this is directed at you, but a thread to educate people that may not know what to look for. Having alot of dogs doesnt indicate the dedication to a breed- you just have more in your heart for a breed. Truth be told- I would have more than 4 borzois- without even thinking about it- without a blink...

[applesmom]

Sorry but CORRECTION!!!
Ollie came with a one year health guarantee. If he gets sick from any genetic health diseases then we will get a full refund and we will give the puppy back. If we want to give the puppy back within the first year we can because of the one year guarentee.

That's great! But let's try to keep this from being a personal discussion about any one particular dog and stick to the topic of breeder ethics.

What owner who's had a puppy for even one day would even consider sending it back for any health related reason, knowing that it would be put down if they did?

More and more breeders today are offering a replacement puppy for a dog with a genetic illness while allowing the owners to keep the first dog. That way the owners are still in control of its fate and not the breeder.

[wolfsoul]

I really disagree with genetic health guarantees that are so minimal. I offer a five year health guarantee against genetic diseases and a lifetime health guarantee against epilepsy. Most people do not health certify until the dog is over two years of age, as this is when most registries will accept testing -- you are basically being screwed over if the guarantee is two years or under because you can't even do the health testing UNTIL the dog is two.

[wolfsoul]

More and more breeders today are offering a replacement puppy for a dog with a genetic illness while allowing the owners to keep the first dog. That way the owners are still in control of its fate and not the breeder.

That is what I will do if I am ever in the situation where a puppy of mine has a genetic condition. They can opt to keep the dog or not, but it must come back to me if they don't.

[borzoimom]

I offered "guarenteed against genetic defects" with no age limit and " in the event the dog_____ is found to have a genetic defect of the hips, spinal, elbows, or genetic heart,or eye conditions, the buyer has the right to keep the dog, and on presentation of a two veternains report stating the genetic disorder, the buyer is entitled to a replacement puppy. "
"In the event a replacement puppy is not available from the seller,The buyer has the following options- can either accept a puppy from an approved breeder by the seller, or agree to wait until said puppy is available, or receive the purchase price of __________" .
" IN the event the dog purchased _________ dies in adult life, it is the understanding of the buyer to contact the seller as to the date of death, and cause of death. If the dog purchased is suspected of having the listed genetic disorders, a written statement by a practicing licensed veternarian may be requested by the seller. "