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02-04-2008, 06:52 AM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Fairborn, OH
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| Has anyone ever heard of a situation like this? Has anyone ever heard of a breeder switching the puppy [for one of it's littermates] on a buyer when they come to take it home? For example, say I pick the puppy I want when I visit the litter, and place $100 deposit on him to hold him until it's time to take him home. Then I leave, wait, and come back when the puppy is old enough. How can I be sure the puppy I originally put the deposit on is the same one? They will only be 4 weeks old when I see them, so it might be hard to tell them apart. And by the time they're 8-12 weeks old, who knows if iI'm still getting the same puppy, right? I live about 2 hours away from this breeder so I can't really visit every week to keep track the puppy I buy. Any advice on how to recognize distinguishing features of a yorkie puppy? Is it rude to ask the breeder about this being a possibility of happening? Do you think it would offend the breeder to take pictures of the puppies to help me keep a record, and then asking the breeder to send me periodic photos of MY puppy as he grows? The reason I'm asking is because I'm worried someone else will come after me and offer the breeder more money for the puppy I placed a deposit on. Even though I will demand a bill of sale for proof, if she thinks she could get away with switching the puppy, what's to stop her? I am not, by any means, saying she will actually do this or that it would even cross her mind unless I bring it up, but anything is possible, right? Please help! Thanks so much! |
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02-04-2008, 07:35 AM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south dakota
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| I have only had one litter of puppies but the white spots on their chest was each different, one especially had a unique shape. Also the coloring on their face was a bit different. |
02-04-2008, 08:20 AM | #3 |
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| Which breeder is it? I'd personally be taking lots of pictures of my little one to have till you can pick him up. :^)
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02-04-2008, 08:28 AM | #4 |
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| That so funny! I was worried about that exact same thing. I took lots of pictures myself, and kind of joked with the breeder "Don't give him to anyone else!" (I tried not to let her know I was seriously paranoid )She was so nice and not offended at all. She knew I fell in love with my baby at first site, so she understood. She also let me come back and visit several times between then and when I could take him home. I got to know his body type and markings that way too. |
02-04-2008, 08:30 AM | #5 |
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| ...since you live too far away, maybe you could ask her to send you updates with photos??? My breeder offered to do that too. |
02-04-2008, 08:33 AM | #6 |
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| An ethical breeder would never do that, they want their puppies to go to the right homes! Like someone else said, usually there is something a bit different about each puppy, maybe you can find that on yours and keep track that way Good luck with getting your puppy Martha |
02-04-2008, 08:34 AM | #7 |
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| Yes there is a possibility of that happening. which is why I tell people it is more important to research the breeder than to find the perfect puppy. If you are dealing with an hoest reputable breeder, they will not do that. And don't be afraid to ask your breeder about anything that concerns you. they should not be offended. After all you are putting out a lot of money for a long time companion. You deserve to get the one that you choose. If they are offended, then move on, because chances are they are guilty. |
02-04-2008, 08:36 AM | #8 |
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02-04-2008, 09:55 AM | #10 |
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| This is a good point. It's called buyer beware. I had a friend who against my advice, ordered a little Yorkie from another state. The picture was adorable I have to admit being thick coated and perfect set ears, back and all. One week after she recieved the pictures, she paid for the puppy and shipping and picked the puppy up at the airport only to find a very long legged, ears not up, thin coated puppy. She cried all the way home, placed her in the newspaper and sold her. The breeder would have taken it back, but not pay shipping. (of course) You just never know sometimes what your going to get. |
02-04-2008, 10:13 AM | #11 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado
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| Of course its possible with unethical breeders Just let the breeder know your concern and they should be very reassuring (if not find another breeder). They should let you know how they personally can tell the puppies apart (personality and looks) and like others said to get updated pictures of the puppy as they grow. And of course be sure to post a pic of the baby you choose |
02-04-2008, 12:27 PM | #12 |
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| I have heard of that happening many times. I would never get a dog unless I were picking it up at the same time. But it helps to do lots of research on the breeder in advance and find a breeder you can trust. But its a buyer beware world out there. Good luck in your search!! |
02-04-2008, 11:35 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: somewhere
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| bands Some litter mates are hard to tell apart at different times in their young life. They eventually take on a personality and look of their own though. In the mean time a lot of breeders use this pink and blue bands to tell them apart (especially if they are picked early in life). Buy one online and ask her to put in on your pup! |
02-05-2008, 04:47 AM | #14 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Some breeders use colored bands for their litters to tell the puppies apart. Also a 4 week old puppy looks nothing like it will at 12 weeks. It's normal to have strange thoughts like this but its great to have a breeder that you are comfy with too. My breeder was great to work with. Below are pictures of my Jeter at different ages. His breeder was great with sending us pictures and also I lived close by so I was able to go see him a few times and hold him. I trusted my breeder though it did helped that he was smaller then his brother so it was hard to mix the 2 boy's up. He was close in size to one of his sisters but when you checked to see if you had the boy you wouldn't mix that up In the first picture Jeter is 3 weeks old , next he is 5, then 9 then 12 and by the last picture he was 16 weeks. http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...06/a_jeter.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...rame06/fgh.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...thJeter024.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...6/100_2334.jpg http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...ry32008149.jpg
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02-05-2008, 04:55 AM | #15 |
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| I would ask the breeder how she tells them apart. I would say something like, don't you get confused they all look so much alike? The breeder should exspect you to take lots of pictures...For your baby book right? And I would ask her if she would take pics and email them so you have pics for the baby book also. My breeder pointed out a white spot on one of the puppies paws. They will help you through the worry if you ask in a good natured loving way!
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