Absolutely devastated after our purchase of top pick male Putz puppy from Dyan Merkel. This 4,000$ top pick male puppy at 5 1/2 months of age has severe cow hocks, underdeveloped rear, cronic limp, radiograph view that suggest early signs of HD, skin allergies, teeth issues ! After confronting this breeder of so called merit we have been given no support or apology! This puppy is so far from Superb Quality by German standards its ridiculous, and this Breeder of merit when pushed has no ethics nor excepts any responsibility. It is my hope that possible buyers review her puppy contract and understand what they are signing before they do and re-consider! It is my hope that they understand this breeder feels cow hocks are exceptable and already has a posted note from her local vet in regards to this horrible Breading Fault of confirmation, on her website...Google cow Hocks. It is my hope that possible buyers become aware that she breeds her females back to back which is considered to be puppy mill breeding and that she claims to be broke! It is my hope that people look for an ethical breeder that truly cares for this breed and does it for the love not the money. She is breeding dogs that have severe genetic issues and this simply is unacceptable......The buyers suffer, but most of all the puppies do.