Deaf puppy

[msc1]

Hello, I've recently just taken home a 10 week old Cobberdog puppy and with 24 hours I've realised she is deaf. I was not notified of this before pick up and the breeder is claiming it wasn't picked up in the testing.  I've paid $5,750 for the puppy and the breeder is offering to refund half the money. While the puppy is very sweet, it seems alot to pay close to $3,000 for a deaf puppy. I was wondering if anyone else has been in a similar position? Or if there is any advice on if I keep her what a reasonable price to pay is? Thank you for your thoughts. 

[Mairead]

Firstly do you have veterinary proof the dog is deaf?

 

You may have some recourse under consumer protection laws that apply to things like appliances. Do you know what testing was done? For example DNA testing of the parents? If you have a receipt or proof that you have paid the money, you could return the puppy and ask for a refund. 

If you keep the puppy it will only encourage that dog supplier to breed more dogs without due care.

 

People on this forum with more experience in consumer law and deafness may have more advice for you. 

 

 

[Kazm]

My brother went through a similar situation although the puppy he bought was going blind. The vet confirmed that and the breeder took the puppy back and he was lucky to get another one which was fine. The dog actually lived to 14 with no health issues. 
Im not really in a position to comment on how much you should be reimbursed. I’m no expert on consumer laws etc but as the owner of an older dog who has lost most of her hearing I can vouch that owning a deaf dog is hard work. I couldn’t imagine owning a deaf dog right from puppy age. People may not like me saying that but I’m just being honest in my feelings. I certainly hope you work something out, both for you and the puppy’s sake.