I wanted to post our experience with Pamela Baine, Gems White Labs. We purchased a puppy from her last Spring. Pamela stated her dogs were AKC, OFA certified and had less than one percent problems with joint issues. Within a few months of having our puppy he began to limp and eventually was diagnosed with bilateral elbow dysplasia and back ankle osteochondritis dessicans (bad arthritis). He has required surgery for both front elbows and an injection with continued medical therapy for his back ankle. So far we have spent over $6700 in medical expenses. The most frustrating part has been from Pamela herself. We attempted to contact her multiple times to alert her of the issue to prevent continued breeding of these parents and future dogs with progressive arthritis and disability. WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HER ONCE IN RESPONSE. Secondary to our concern for future puppies and owners we submitted a claim in small claims court and won- but SHE NEVER SHOWED UP. We have yet to hear from her regarding any of these issues. We love our dog dearly but think it is unfair for her to continue to breed dogs with known genetic disabilities. We have filed formal complaints with the AKC and will be filing to have her reviewed by Animal Protective Services. After researching online there appears to be multiple stories of people with similar complaints regarding her as a breeder. I WOULD NOT PROMOTE HER BREEDING BUSINESS AND BUY PUPPIES FROM HER AS SHE IS BREEDING DOGS WITH KNOWN GENETIC DISABILITIES.