Nancy, I agree with you... and this family did do as much pedigree reasearch as they could (no known history on top or bottem of this kind of issue). It's just a tough situation, when a dog isn't able to do what they were bred to do at all. These folks are a good family, and will give this pup the best quality of life they can, reguardless of it's contribution to the family buisness (Guide lodge for Ducks and Geese).
What state was the puppy purchased in? From your email address you live in Alaska but was the pup born outside Alaska? Some states have lemon laws and even if there isn't a guarantee the buyer may be able to get compensated.
I don't think anyone here should be judging the breeder's intentions with a littermate especially since the affected pup was not raised at the breeders home. Hopefully the buyer gave the information to the breeder and he/she can make educated decisions regarding the littermate and Dam.
Jan, I'll pass them along to the owner. I believe the breeder was in Oregon- but don't know how the legalities work from there. The puppy's owner has kept the breeder in the loop during the whole ordeal.
Thanks for the well-wishes for this pup- they'll do all they can for him, Carrie
