Cassandra L.

I chose an AKC registered breeder because I thought they had to qualify as far as health goes, but I was wrong. I bought a puppy from Schnauzer Heaven Von Longbach aka Tricia Stevenson. I thought the AKC made breeders test for the genetic eye condition that plagues the schnauzer breed. Schnauzer Heaven does not do that test. I also thought the AKC would assure a breeder doesn't sell dogs with birth, or genetic, defects. When we brought our puppy home from Schnauzer Heaven, we immediately noticed behavior that indicated a neurological problem. When we took her for walks, she would cry like it was hurting her, then after a short distance she would sit down and not move. She can't jump up into our laps. We lowered our bed and built a ramp for her. She has sphincter incontinence. And her activity level/energy meter is way different than other dogs. When you pay 2,800.00 (plus) for a dog, you expect to get a healthy dog. Unfortunately, we did not get a healthy dog. Now we have years of hardship and vet medical bills. We are so depressed and angry about this, and we will never trust the AKC again. From now on, we will go to a rescue.