Oh, that is sad! Yes, it definitely sounds to me like the breeder is lying through her teeth. In the unlikely event that the other vet did tell her it would clear up that quickly, the honest thing to do would have been to tell you up front. But you must be so disappointed. Poor you!
Not that I've been able to find. Also, border terriers are very popular over here, and so they don't tend to be available in shelters. I want to take my dog with me when I go walking/camping/running, so she needs to be fit and active and able to keep up (when she's grown, of course) but not too big (with the tent). Basically, border terriers are perfect. I wouldn't be able to manage a larger dog, and a smaller one wouldn't be able to come with.
I'm so sorry, hun. That is truly appalling and I'm so glad you got her checked out by a vet. I can't believe how easily that woman was willing to downright lie to you when you confronted her. And keeping something like a heart murmur from you is atrocious.
I plan to speak to the vet first thing Monday morning. I feel like an idiot now for not having done that first, but this little dog is registered with the Kennel Club, and the breeder is listed on the Kennel Club pages. She works with dogs and is clearly very knowledgeable, and I thought I could trust her. It seems to be taking me a whole lifetime to learn *not* to trust people.
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Vets are always excellent sources of information on which home breeders are doing it right, so that's a great idea for continuing your search.
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I plan to speak to the vet first thing Monday morning. I feel like an idiot now for not having done that first, but this little dog is registered with the Kennel Club, and the breeder is listed on the Kennel Club pages. She works with dogs and is clearly very knowledgeable, and I thought I could trust her. It seems to be taking me a whole lifetime to learn *not* to trust people.
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