OK i need help my Mom bought me this 4/1/2 month old standard at the begging of Sep cuz i had to put my dog to sleep but any way when we first got him he was really timed and shy well he still is but when we took him to the vet he said he had a lot of parasites and 3 types of worms well the dog cost $375 OK plus all the test the vet ran for parvo and all that was 90 something well then he told use that he only has one testicle that drooped well i was OK with that i no its going to cost more to have him fixed but NOW i just took him to are friend he is a groomer AND HE TELLS ME THAT HE IS VERY SHORT FOR A STANDARD he is now 6 1/2 months AND IS ONLY 18" i also have another standard and he was that tall at 4 months old well its gets better the breeder wont even return are calls i emailed her and she read it but did not respond i just need some help i love this dog i wont get rid of it but my Mom paid good money for this dog we paid 200 for are last one and we have had less problems with him then we are with this one he is so shy and runs from any one new when we went in the car he was drooling so bad that i thought something was wrong so i need some advice should i ask for some of the money back or what
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I really hate reading about these situations.see it was a last min thing i rescued this stand poodle but 3 weeks aff i got him he had to be put to sleep he had addisons and it was to far along well the nigh befor sherlock was going to heaven my mom called this lady i dont no what she asked cuz it was a surprise the lady said she dose not let ppl come to her house i mean he is soooooooooooo short i just dont no what to do im kinda really pissed
This is so sad for you. Try to get more info from the breeder...Obviously the poor pup fell through a few cracks . Had the pup been sold and then returned ?? He obviously didn't get the care or socialization in the beginning. What " standard " is he ?? When I bought my 2nd Golden in 1956 , I rushed in too quickly .....I bought from a very good breeder who showed and had champions. The pup was 6 months old and I was told he wasn't shaping up to show quality , so he was willing to sell. Hip displacia wasn't a big deal back then.... yup ....2 years later I learned he had very bad hips. I've always questioned whether he knew this and that's why he sold. Needless to say, it was an eye opener to me and from then on OFA testing was a must. Please keep us posted.
I was slow in posting ... I see now it is Poodle .... I'm still a little confused ...you had to put the 1st one down and this one's timid etc. ?? The first one was a rescue and the 2nd from a breeder ? If this was the case...yes, the breeder must be a BYB!!! You'll never get any adjustments from them ! You've learned a painful lesson and thus you are now put into the wonderful world of awareness of GOOD breeding and spread the word about BYBS !!! Good luck! We're here for you !
ok i had one already i rescued this other one the owner said she had no time to find it a home well i took it well then it becam sick and we took him to the vet the vet said he had addisons desies he was to far along so the next day we took him and he went to heaven well my mom had gone and bought another puppy and supried me with it i no she knows what to look for but it was at 9 PM when she was looking it helped me alot haveing him right away but i dont no im just really upset and i dont no what to do i dont want them to take him away but she payed to good of money i ust dont no
I think that you should keep it if you can. It is expensive but that dog needs a good home and if you can provide that I'm sure you'll have a great relationship. Try to talk to the breeder and find out more about the pup. She may or may not be willing to cover the expenses but hopefully she'll help out a little. The other thing you could try is contacting shelters and explaining the situation and seeing if they can help with the cost. Some of them have vets that will do things for MUCH cheaper than a regular vet clinic.
It definitely sounds as a puppy mill especially since you said the woman said she doesn't let people come to her house - that is usually a red flag when they don't want you to see where their dogs & pups are.
Parasites & worms are easily taken care of and many pups need to be treated for them. Even responsible breeders have to treat litters for worms. Parvo tests, etc. are typical expenses anyone getting a puppy have to undertake.
I understood you to say you are planning on having him neutered so the testicle problem & possibly being undersized won't affect him being a wonderful companion pet. And neither of those necessarily point to him having additional health problems.
If he was from a puppy mill he probably spent all his time in a cage and didn't receive much, if any, socialization. Remember he is now experiencing the great big world and all the new sights & activities & people that is so new to him and I am sure he is somewhat overwhelmed. With patience, consistency & lots of love I am sure you can help him blossom into the wonderful personality that is hidden right now.
Many pups also experience problems with riding in a car. My Chloe used to actually get carsick & vomit. Then she got better & just excessively drooled for about 6 months. Now she has no problem whatsoever. There are many ways to help get him used to being in the car. First just sit in the car with the doors open, w/o the car running and give him some treats. Once he's comfortable with that have your Mom start the car but not go anywhere. Then proceed to some very short car trips. Again, take it slow & he will get better.
Hopefully he will have no further problems. Your mom's heart was in the right place but unfortunately quick decisions aren't necessarily always the wisest. But he can be a wonderful furpal for you for many years to come and I think that is what your mom's ultimate goal was.
Parasites & worms are easily taken care of and many pups need to be treated for them. Even responsible breeders have to treat litters for worms. Parvo tests, etc. are typical expenses anyone getting a puppy have to undertake.
I understood you to say you are planning on having him neutered so the testicle problem & possibly being undersized won't affect him being a wonderful companion pet. And neither of those necessarily point to him having additional health problems.
If he was from a puppy mill he probably spent all his time in a cage and didn't receive much, if any, socialization. Remember he is now experiencing the great big world and all the new sights & activities & people that is so new to him and I am sure he is somewhat overwhelmed. With patience, consistency & lots of love I am sure you can help him blossom into the wonderful personality that is hidden right now.
Many pups also experience problems with riding in a car. My Chloe used to actually get carsick & vomit. Then she got better & just excessively drooled for about 6 months. Now she has no problem whatsoever. There are many ways to help get him used to being in the car. First just sit in the car with the doors open, w/o the car running and give him some treats. Once he's comfortable with that have your Mom start the car but not go anywhere. Then proceed to some very short car trips. Again, take it slow & he will get better.
Hopefully he will have no further problems. Your mom's heart was in the right place but unfortunately quick decisions aren't necessarily always the wisest. But he can be a wonderful furpal for you for many years to come and I think that is what your mom's ultimate goal was.