What to do when a breeder doesn’t give puppy health records?
I purchased a puppy from a breeder approximately 4 months ago. She claimed he was healthy and had his first shots from the vet. She claimed she would send his health records and blood lines (he’s a pure bred – also claimed) as soon as she returned from a family emergency. During that time, I vaccinated my dog as recommended by my vet just in case, so he should be healthy as he’s had no problems in 4 months.
She just informed me, after I sent her numerous emails/phone calls, that she vaccinated the puppy herself, no longer has the information or has lost it, and will not be sending anything. How important are the bloodlines/health records – and is there anything I can do to take legal action somehow against her, like get a portion of my money back?
With nothing in writing, as the others have told you there is little you can do with regard to getting any of your money back. You can report her to the AKC but it is not going to help your situation a lot. I would still report her as they do keep records of reputable breeders and will often give references for those who call looking for a breed.
Here is the number:
Call the AKC Help Line for Dog Registration:
phone: (919) 233-9767
I would also report her to the Better Business Bureau.
Good Luck.
March 16th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
Unless you are wanting to "show" your dog or breed it (which I highly discourage) then the pure bread papers are pretty much useless. Since it was a puppy when you took him in and you have had him/her checked out and it is healthy then you really shouldn’t have any concerns.
As far as legal actions, did you have anything in writing saying that she would give you this information? If you don’t then I dont THINK there is anything you can do. It doesn’t hurt to try, I don’t know much about laws though.
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March 16th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
If you have everything in writing,take her to court,otherwise it is a lesson on dealing with a byb
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March 16th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
I don’t think that any of that really matters unless you plan on showing your dog. You did do the right thing by getting the shots even tho she said the puppy had them. When they do the shots themselves they aren’t always done right. I highly doubt you there is anything legal that can be done unless you have everything in writing and signed by her. Im not sure tho.
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March 16th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
if she had got the puppy vaccinated from a vet you would have got a vet record when you got the pup…i always give a vet record with each pup i sell…as far as getting any money back it wasn’t in a contract so i don’t think you can get any money back…i never trust a breeder if i don’t see a vet record on a pup in my hand before i buy the pup…breeders will lie to you to get you to buy a puppy…without proof i walk away and tell them keep the pup…
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March 16th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
With nothing in writing, as the others have told you there is little you can do with regard to getting any of your money back. You can report her to the AKC but it is not going to help your situation a lot. I would still report her as they do keep records of reputable breeders and will often give references for those who call looking for a breed.
Here is the number:
Call the AKC Help Line for Dog Registration:
phone: (919) 233-9767
I would also report her to the Better Business Bureau.
Good Luck.
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