Debra bourassa Chihuahua-Teacups Chihuahua with genetic problem Manteca California

Why would a buyer write a report when they have a breeder who is willing to resolve and work things out? Dianne refused to abide by my contract that she signed, but I told her I would go above the contract to help her.

I am not happy with my Vet for missing this and yes I felt it was an injury as the puppy seemed perfectly fine here, running around and multiple videos. I have since learned to check knees and have done recently on 9 puppies which confirmed by another Veterinarian I was correct!

I have sold over 200 puppies in the last 20 years and can STILL count on ONE hand the number reported that required patella surgery stands at 3 under age 1  I felt could be genetic ,and I traced all 3 to a specific  bloodline so I pulled the bloodline and rehomed the adults. Also 1 Chihuahua dult  over age 1 that I felt was environmental and 1 customer's Chihuahua  that fell off a petsmart table causing an injury induced lux.

The last time Dianne and I text we had agreed that IF and when the puppy required surgery  that I would pay a share of the surgery. I expected ONE leg at cost of $2600 , hence $1300 was my offer.  I called multple ortho Vetinarinians in her area after Dianne refused to return the puppy for a refund. I found the average cost of $1500 per leg. I was open then to giving her a free puppy and let her keep this one if she had to spend over the cost of the puppy in surgery.

The future is NOT known and a definite surgery is not for sure, which is why I advised Dianne to return the puppy for a full refund and not take the risk of possible financial drain.

I advised Dianne that surgery alone is risky and if by rare chance her dog died during the surgery I offered to give her another dog. I was willing then to accept risk of surigcal injury or death.

As a breeder what more could I have done to help Dianne? Outside of offering a full refund, exchange, medical bill help and replacement if heaven forbid anything happened to the baby during  surgery.

I even sent Dianne the California puppy lemon law requirments for a buyer so she would know the steps  if she wished to go through the lemon laws. I explained the amount of days she had was limited  to make a claim once finding out the medical issues  I explained all the steps for her to follow.

My contract and website both disclose the online campagin against me that was launched by a few Chihuahua Breeders in 2006. That is when a dozen bogus reports were written. Those reports just keep on giving, because people like Dianne, although being given every possible reseolution, STILL have a desire to destroy others. Why would Dianne pick this choice instead of all the reasonable offers of resolution I was working with her on?

Dianne has chosen to handle the matter in a way outside of human decency. It was not my choice. Dianne made her choice. This report can not be removed and it is damaging. Dianne's felt it was more important to come here and bash me then to go through with the decent multiple offers of aid I provided? My question is, what causes a person like Dianne Peacock to choose this course despite everything possible done by the dog breeder? Why?

Every time a dog or puppy is flown anywhere out of state, a licenced Vet that is USDA registered must fill out a health certificate. Most vets are very thourogh with their examinations, looking not only for signs of diesease but also common health issues in common breeds. Even rescue animals being flown out of state must go threw the same procedure. 

Please reference back to the puppies first exam, and how this could have been missed. The vet's information should be on the form. It's possible this Vet shouldn't hold a USDA stamp if it miss's simple things like this. They are basically putting their reputation on the line if they miss an illness or defect and don't declair it on those forms. 

It is possible for a dog to harm it's legs and suffer temporary knee displacement. Typically breeders are on the hook for more severe true luxaction of the knees if it doesn't 'heal' and the ligaments hold the knee steady. 

Here is a link from the experts cal.vet.upenn.edu/projects/saortho/chapter_81/81mast.htm 

Your puppy is very beautiful, and it seems that you intend on keeping him despite his flaws.. sounds like you have a loving companion.