[Alecw88]

I bought a black labrador puppy and got her home 2 weeks ago. The first day I had her I noticed a lump at the front of her mouth I assumed it was from bitting to hard on something so I left it to see what would happen. I had her at the vets yest for her second vaccination and asked the vet to take a look. The vet informed me that she thinks this is something that may well have been there from birth. I now have to take her to a dental/oral specialist with a starting cost of 500 pound for just an examination. I phoned the breeder she is claiming that it was not there before I took her home which I know for certain is a lie. What are my rights here can I get my money back or can I ask the breeder to cover at least some of the cost?

[Fr_Chuck]

It will depend upon the written purchase agreement or contract you did with the breeder.

Also did you have the opportunity ( even if you did not use it) to have the animal inspected by a VET before purchased, if not why?

[Alecw88]

It will depend upon the written purchase agreement or contract you did with the breeder.

Also did you have the opportunity ( even if you did not use it) to have the animal inspected by a VET before purchased, if not why?

I didn't have a written purchase agreement. She got her first vaccination the day before I got her from the same vets I go to and she said they checked her over they found nothing which is impossible. I think she has delibaretely failed to disclose the lump and now trying to say it wasn't there. There is surely something I can do about this. I have been informed that the fee's could reach up to 3000 pound. My vet has told me I am within my rights to get my money back.

[Wondergirl]

i didnt have a written purchase agreement.

What??