I was trying to post on other forums but the website wouldn't let me until I clicked on this one. Hopefully someone out there who reads this can help.. I am desperate. Let me start from the beginning: So i purchased a german shepherd puppy from these local breeders (I will not mention any names even though I am extremely angry with them) and from the beginning we requested full breeding rights in case we ever wanted the option of providing stud services or anything like that. Either way regardless of that, the breeding thing wasn't important to us at all, however the pup having testis was extremely important to us because we don't believe in neutering a male dog. We have always had the idea of keeping the male with everything the way it should be naturally. When the pup was 5 months old we noticed that his testis hadn't dropped yet. We didn't panic even though everyone told us to, even the vets. But we figured he would just be a late bloomer. I contacted the breeder right away and she told me to not freak out until the pup was at least 8 months old. Now he is 7 and a half months old. Will be 8 months on the 5th. And still no testis. Again, I contacted my breeder right away and all she could say is "oh im so sorry sometimes things like this happen and there is nothing we could to. it's natural" Her offer is to give back the $350 extra we paid for the full breeding rights, OR trade the puppy for a brand new one. I'm sorry but there is no way in **** that i will trade my dog, testis or no testis. That is inhumane! I fell in love with this dog he has the most amazing temperament and now im just supposed to replace him? that shouldn't even be included as an option in the contract unless a breeder is buying from them. In total I paid 1,700 for the dog. minus the 350 for the full breeding rights is 1,350. I am having such a hard time believing that a dog with a genetic flaw is worth that much money. So i asked for 700 instead of the 350 and she refused. She said it clearly states in the contract that there are no refunds. The only reason she is giving me back the 350 is out of good faith.. I understand that contracts are a big deal.. But is it just me or is this just plain ridiculous?? I have no idea how to handle this situation. I will not get rid of my dog regardless but I feel like I deserve to get more money than just 350. I feel like this is a slap in the face. Please advise, anyone..