Sounds like a back yard breeder or even a puppy mill, not a responsible breeder. A responsible breeder would have the parents tested first, before any breeding and would NEVER have a bitch have that many litters in such a short time.
I am so sad for both you and Ole. Yes do keep him comfortable, as he has so much love to share with you!
I know the luxating patella can be corrected surgically. It is a bit costly, and there is a 6 weeks healing time.
If the vet has not suggested this, ask about Adequan. It is an injectable form of glucosamine and chondroitin. My Marlin takes it. There was an initial build up (I think 8 shots in 5 weeks, can't recall) and then it is once a month. Helps Marlin a LOT! I do mark when his shot is due on the calendar so I don't forget, but I can always tell, he stops jumping up on the sofa and whines for us to help him up instead. That is usually 4 to days before the next shot.
If the vet puts Ole on this, you can give the shots at home, yourself. I do this for Marlin. The vet techs showed me where to give the shot and how to do it. Now, if I had the vet tech give the shot, it is a $45 visit each month. The dosage is based on the dog's weight. Marlin can get 12 shots from one vial -- a whole year's supply. I found I can get the prescription from my vet, mail it is to Drs. Foster and Smith pharmacy, and buy a vial for $65. HUGE savings!
Ole probably weighs more than my 17 pound Marlin, but it will still be a big savings for you, and if it helps Ole feel better, well worth it!
If you do this, don't forget syringes. My vet gives me 12 at a time, no charge; you may have a small fee at your vet, but it will be small and still make it worth while to do the monthly shots at home yourself.
Oh, be sure to get Adequan (canine). There is also Adequan (equine).
I use the daily pills as well as the shot, for Marlin. Hope this helps you and Ole!
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It brought tears to my eyes. You are truly a wonderful person and have always been so kind. Thank you!
Originally Posted by Crayons09
I was so sure her breeder was reputable, her parents and grandparents had many titles. I don't know honestly, and maybe I should have looked into it. But when money is involved people will do anything as long as they aren't enduring the pain themselves! 
He's so sweet but he's so screwed up with severe hip and elbow displaysia he can barely walk. His owner knows its only a matter of time before he has to put him to sleep. He's a huge dog (over 100 lbs for sure), if he can't walk there isn't much that can be done...wheelchair won't work because his front and his back are messed up. His elbows are big and shaped weird. It's breaks my heart this poor dog has to go through all this from puppyhood. At least the guy who bred him is going to be way more careful about who he chooses to breed the mom to again. She's not the problem, he had her hips/elbows checked, it was the dog he bred her to. That dog had those problems, and I believe he was a dog who won shows, from high quality lines...I'm sorry but any dog who carries those genetic problems should be banned from dog shows and breeding. The show world needs to do more about genetic testing before allowing dogs to compete in shows.
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