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I've been breeding for ten years too and the parents of the German Shepard puppies I sell do not have any hip problems, trust me. You believe me, right? I'm not like the 25 other people in the local newspaper with ads for puppies for sale, just trying to make a quick non-taxable buck, I swear.
I'm not saying the puppy you purchased is from a irresponsible breeder and will have health issues, there are just some warning signs and it's important to be very cautious when purchasing any animal, especially when health concerns are prolific in the given breed. My puppy was great, the backyard breeder she was purchased from assured us the parents were very healthy and from established lines, but she was put down very young due to severe genetic issues. It breaks my heart even now, because she was wonderful.
Protect yourself, the breeder should have clearly communicated to you the answers to the questions I asked above. The purchase should be going through a business with a name and clear traceable history, not a cash deal. The assurance of health should not be from the breeder, it should come in the form of a health certificate completed buy a vet.
People always go to cheap backyard breeders, because they can't justify spending $1-2k on an animal from an established reputable breeder. They spend thousands on cars, electronics, vacations, but cheap out on a living creature that will become an integral and precious member of their family.
Investing a bit more time and money now has the potential to spare you heart break later.
Again, hopefully that doesn't come across as harsh, I'm passionate about proper breeding as a result losing my Pinscher to genetic health issues.
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