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Originally Posted by berkdogg  If you purchase a male Dobe puppy and he turns out to be well undersized with reference to the breed standard, would you consider replacing the puppy and allowing the owners to keep the undersized dog as well? The following two situations are possible reasons for the dog being undersized. Please address either scenario, as I don't know why my dog has stop growing for the last 6 months essentially.
Situation 1: The is indeed full grown as determined by genetics, despite more than adequate feeding.
Situation 2: There is a medical condition such as thyroid or pancreas issue that is causing his weight not to increase.
I love my dog and will not give him up. However, if in fact he is nearly 20lbs below the breed standard I would want another dog because technically he is not a Doberman if he does not fall into the weight range. This would be the equivalent of purchasing a Corvette and it being significantly slower than what it is the stated speed.
Any help here would be nice. |
Warning, brutally BLUNT reply below...
Are you god? Didn't think so. Do you have a significant "in" with mother nature? No?? Well, neither do breeders, and despite best efforts, these are not car stereos, they are living, breathing creatures and NO ONE can guarantee what they will look like as adults, we can only attempt to increase the odds through selective breeding and health testing.
A 65 lb Doberman is STILL a Doberman, depsite your ridiculous statement to the contrary, and in no way is your analogy applicable. All cars coming off the same line with the exact same parts should have the same performance power, but...and I know this may shock you... not all dogs are identical, not even siblings.
If there is a congenital or hereditary health problem with the dog you should get a refund, provided you did not buy from a BYB who does not have a health guarantee. IF you did buy from a BYB then you got what you paid for. However, I would never give you another one of my puppies if I were the breeder, I'd give you back your money and be done with you.