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Originally Posted by kermitballs  what i'm upset about is the fact that i wasnt educated enough when we picked him out. all i knew was AKC had a set of rules and is widely known for that. if that's the case then how did i end up with a dog with juvenile cataract in both eyes? it's hereditary. i think AKC registered breeders should be made to get the certs needed before they can breed to ensure things like this doesnt happen. i understand that there is a certain level of responsibility on my part on reading up on these things, however i would have never known what to look for.
sorry i got off on a rant there. please keep kane in your prayers. it's scary to think that in a few weeks my dogs gonna have to have eye surg  bless it. |
Well, sad as it is it, it is buyer beware. Buyers must do alot of research and make sure that the breeder they choose does all the appropriate health testing for their breed of choice (OFA, Cerfs, etc., and in huskies I would think Baer testing as well) AND ask for the results of such testing. IF the breeder can't or won't produce results, then cross them off the list.
Unfortunately, the mere fact that any dog has AKC papers means squat, really....it doesn't mean they come from champion bloodlines, it doesn't mean they'll be genetically sound, nor does it mean that the breeders are ethical, moral or responsible, it simply means that the breeders have proof of AKC lineage and paid the registration fee. Breeders listed in AKC breed clubs means nothing, it simply means they've paid their dues and "agree" to abide by that club's code of ethics - but who polices these breeders...NO ONE!
And, with AKC's new changes with registration, it means even less! AKC's bread and butter is puppymillers and bybers and, in an effort to take money back from APRI, CKC, and other junk registries, they're allowing registration of dogs sold on limited registrations by their breeders, essentially leaving ethical breeds no choice but to spay/neuter their pet quality dogs prior to placement so they can ensure the dogs will not be used for breeding. Such a sad statement and one has to wonder if the founding fathers of the AKC are rolling in their graves right now. At one time, AKC meant the best of the best, but no more.
Now as to your specific situation, what kind of contract did you sign? Was their a health guarantee and, if so, what did it guarantee against (i.e., genetically speaking)? Any responsible breeder would offer to take this dog back from you or, at minimum, help with vet costs. But, it sounds as though your dog did not come from a responsible breeder, so the best you can do for him is provide him with the care he needs and love him (which you are obviously doing already).
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ty for the advice. i also found an eye doctor for animals in my area so i'm going to take him there as well.
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