In a message dated 11/16/2005 9:37:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pruett@xxxxxxxxx writes: I always get my puppies examined by my vet before they go to new homes; however, that has not protected me from incompetent, possibly dishonest vets over the years. I always disclose, in writing, an umbilical hernia or undescended testicles. Of COURSE you do! I can't imagine you handing someone a bundle of fur only for them to learn about something you should have known about prior to the puppy leaving AFTER they've fallen in love with it and during a post purchase exam:) It's the "NOT KNOWING" that have my knickers in a twist:) Kathy three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================