I value every minute I had with him and I know he is now in a much better place.
When I started this thread, it was for a purpose, to try to help me figure things out. I received an amazing, healthy puppy. Unfortunately, when he was 12 1/2 weeks old, he started to show symptoms of megaesophagus. That is when the vet diagnosed him with primary idiopathic megaesophagus.
My breeder, Chuck, did what I feel is extremely responsible. He pulled the Zeus' dam aside. There is not a genetic test yet, so there is no way of knowing who carries what, and he showed responsibility to lessen the chance of breeding it again. As much as I know it sucks for him, he showed a true sense of responsibility.
The owner of the sire is from a complete different kennel and is in no way owned by Chuck. The sire's owner has hid his head in the sand and is refusing to acknowledge or let potential dam owners know that a mega e dog was produced. This I feel is irresponsible breeding practices and risks more mega e dogs and carriers into the world. He has also cut off any and all contact with people who know anything about this.
When I read multiple times on this thread how megaesophagus is not a severe condition, it made me very angry. It is a severe condition. A very severe condition. Yes, maybe one or two have had some degree of experience, and thankfully it was extremely mild for you. Unless you have had to deal with severe megaesophagus, comments about "it's not that bad" should not be made. My Zeus was put to sleep yesterday because of this dreadful condition. He had a bad day and there was no way we could pull him out of it.
My breeder has been absolutely wonderful. This was my second dog from him. I have had some of the most outstanding breeder support I could ever ask for, not just in the bad times but the good as well. Chuck was there 100% after Leyna and still is to this day. He has been there through the entire megaesophagus journey and called every single day to see how Zeus was. He didn't have to do this but he did, all because he cares about and stands 100% behind every dog he produces.
I wouldn't change the circumstances for anything. I value each and every minute I had with Zeus. I don't regret telling Chuck we would do our best and try to give him a good life.
We will soon be getting a new pup from Chuck and I look forward to adding a new member once again to our household. Just like I will be going back to Chuck in a few more years for yet another dog. His breeder support has been amazing, through thick and thin, and every dog I get will come from him.
