My friend bred a litter, who were borntat the beginning of October last year. She noticed at three weeks old that one pup was always wet aroung her back end, so took her to the vets. It wasn't an infection and the vet suspected an 'ectopic uretha' which would require tests and probably surgery at about 6 months of age, costing about £2000.

Anyway, she kept the pup, hoping she'd be able to find a home for her after surgery as she was already keeping a pup herself. She has taken the pup to training classes seperate from her own pup and given her a really good start in life. Obviously she has lost a considerable amount of money having this litter because of this, but she knew that was a risk she took.

The lady who runs her puppy classes has now put a couple in touch with her about the pup, as they sadly lost their own dog at a year old. The couple have visited friend and the pup several times, and have agreed they want her, although friend is keeping her until after surgery. Pup has been for day visits to her new family and they are, apparently lovely.

So, not only has my friend got a lovely home for her pup, but the people have completely voluntarily offered to give my friend a £1000 for the pup, which is £400 more than she was asking for the other pups, and she was really only looking for a nominal amount for the pup, from the right home, of course!

I am very pleased for my friend, as it means she has recouped some of the money she lost, as well as (more importantly!) finding what sounds like the best home ever for her pup. Lots of people told her to have the little girl put to sleep when she found out she has a problem, but as pup wasn't in any pain and was happy, my friend didn't want top consider this route.

kudos to your friend for not putting money ahead of  life, if something can be done to give the pups normal good quality life then I would go that route too (well I did our pup had grade 5 heart murmur, if we gave it back to breeder she was going to have it put to sleep, we felt a life is a life and deserves a chance, thankfully the operation was successful and our pup is running/playing/swimming the same as any other  10 month old dog)  I know sometimes finance cannot be raised, but that is why I have insurance, though obvously insurance does not cover birth defect as it is pre existing.  so pleased your friend has found some lovely people to care and love the puppy, she  must be so happy with this outcome.  Nice to hear about the good people in this world

Ahh how lovely and what great new owners that pups going to have!

Hate to be bearer of bad news as dont know a whole lot about this, but believe that surgery isnt always successful and that it is an inherited condition. Hopefully someone who knows more will be along soon.

It's fine. My friend obviously knows a lot more about the condition than I do, but from what she has said, the specialist she is seeing about this, who will perform the tests (next week) and surgery if it is required, hasn't said anything about it being hereditary, although I know it is more common in our breed than some others. Her bitch is from the same breeder as mine, and a 4th generation for her. She has had no problems with any of her bitches, nor any pups she has bred. The stud dog my friend used is also my own bitches sire (owned by a different breeder to ours) and as far as we know, there are no problems like this in his lines either. Obviously the pups papers are endorsed anyway, and my friend has made it clear that these would not be lifted under any circumstances.

She wasn't looking for a home for the pup yet and was going to see how it went after the surgery, but the dog trainer put these people in touch with her anyway. They are adamant they want the pup regardless of the outcome of surgery, which to me just suggests they are even more genuine. ertainly the pup is hardly leaking any urine now she is older, it was worse when she was younger. It doesn't cause her any problems with sores etc, and so far sh has had no urine infectiosn either. (Friend has to test her urine regularly herself)

Personally, I do think the new owners are a bit mad, after all, they coul dget a perfectly healthy pup for less money, but they obviously have their reasons for wanting her and can obviously afford to give the extra money. I suppose in their eyes, despite any problems, they are getting a house trained, well behaved, partly trained puppy.

What a wonderful story of a loving,caring breeder, very happy ending for the pup and what lovely new owners, I love stories like this. It's brough a big smile to my face.  Wishing all the best for all concerned, lucky pup. :-)

That is a wonderful story. I hope the pup and new owners spend many happy years together.

Awww thats a real heart warming story :)

Its nice that a breeder has taken the time to try and save a puppy which couldnt be sold, I know it cant always happen, but its nice for someone to have taken a chance, and even better for a home to have been found!!

Made my day reading this! :)