Posted by N. Castro on August 04, 192004 at 20:21:03:
WARNING: THIS IS MY DISAPPOINTING EXPERIENCE BUYING A PUPPY FROM DRINGMAN KENNELS. I have been duped by this so-called “Christian” puppy mill! I purchased an Affenpinscher puppy on July 2003 from this kennel and the dog arrived with 2 sets of worms, an extreme case of itching (which requires her to be on medication for the rest of her life) and a herniated umbilical cord. By the 9th month, the puppy was lame in her rear left leg and required immediate surgery for a patellar luxation. The rear right leg will probably also need surgery. The dog weighs 14 lbs., instead of the 7-8 lbs breed standard. My vet bills have so far amounted to $2,717.67, plus, I spent $875.00 for the puppy to which the breeders, Connie & Dennis Dringman, have reimbursed me only $412.64, in spite of our contract that reads, “We guarantee the puppy against any hereditary or congenital disorder that may interfere with the puppy’s ability to lead a normal healthy life”. The Dringman’s have refused to respond to my recent communications and are continuing to breed. BE AWARE! N. Castro, skeeter180sx@yahoo.com