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05-08-2010, 06:05 PM | #1 |
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| www.oodle.com So I got this website from a profile on here, someone got their pup from Oodle. I've been searching w/a friend for Maltese puppies (female) for a few weeks now and they are far and few between here. But on this site there are several for free. One in driving distance. How legit is this site?
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05-08-2010, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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| I have never heard of it... I would just say to be really really careful... especially if someone is advertising a free yorkie... meet in a public area and dont go alone... basic precautions.
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05-08-2010, 06:15 PM | #3 |
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| I used this website several times...I can tell you that it is NOT legit. You have better luck on ebayclassifieds.com (what used to be Kijiji.com).
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05-08-2010, 06:15 PM | #4 | |
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Well there are free maltese's but out of sheer curiosity I pulled up Yorkies as well and there are several free as well. I'm pretty skeptical of petfinder because most of the ones she's found have been scams. Kinda hoping this isn't the same thing As far as safety, I've been certified for concealed license. Us country girls learn early to hold our own
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05-08-2010, 06:17 PM | #5 | |
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Okay I will look for her on ebay classifieds. Maltese seems to be rare in these parts anyways
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05-08-2010, 06:22 PM | #6 |
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| You have a wonderful Maltese breeder on the AMA breeder referral list in Louisiana, Divine Maltese. Larry and Angela Stanberry are wonderful people who I am sure can direct you to smaller, lesser known breeders if they don't have what you are looking for. Maltese Breeders of Maltese Puppies & Champion Maltese Dogs |
05-08-2010, 06:24 PM | #7 | |
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Oh wow, thanks SO much, I'm forwarding this info on to her now
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05-08-2010, 06:38 PM | #8 |
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| Send her this article, too. Maltese Show Dog Versus Maltese Pet.....What is the difference? So many people assume show breeders will be too expensive when actually they can be less expensive than many pet stores and backyard breeders. If she wants a puppy who will grow up to look like like a Maltese is supposed to look, she needs to get one from a reputable breeder. "Bargain" puppies tend to grow up to be pretty far from the standard. Many poorly bred Maltese have Bichon mixed in their background and they end up weighing in the teens and have curly coats. Here's another good article for her: Maltese Dog and Puppy Size/Weight...does it matter?? |
05-08-2010, 06:44 PM | #9 | |
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05-08-2010, 07:03 PM | #10 | |
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You can find poorly bred Maltese for $1,000 or less, but what you will spend on vet bills will make $2,000 sound like a bargain. Not to mention she will get a Maltese who looks and acts like a Maltese is supposed to if she gets a puppy from a responsible breeder. | |
05-08-2010, 07:08 PM | #11 |
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| Bailey is a beautiful little doll Free Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Marc D. on Oodle - Oklahoma City, OK 12 minutes ago Bailey is a beautiful little doll! She has that baby face which is so cute on this breed. Bailey... * Report * Quick Look Emmie is a wonderful puppy Emmie is a wonderful puppy Free Breed: Maltese Marc D. on Oodle - Kansas City, KS 24 minutes ago Emmie is a wonderful puppy, she is a go-getter very nosy and silly. She loves everyone, and is... * Report * Quick Look Grace has a tremendous personality Grace has a tremendous personality Free Breed: Maltese Marc D. on Oodle - Greensboro, NC 29 minutes ago Grace has a tremendous personality and she LOVES to be with people. Her favorite activity is... * Report * Quick Look Sis will come with full AKC reg Pug Sis will come with full AKC reg Pug Free Breed: Pug Marc D. on Oodle - Memphis, TN 35 minutes ago Sis will come with full AKC reg. and will be up to date on her vaccinations, and deworming. She... * Report * Quick Look Dark Sable female Dark Sable female Free Breed: Pomeranian Marc D. on Oodle - Newark, NJ 41 minutes ago Dark Sable female still showing a weight to be 4 1/2 lbs. at 11 weeks old. AKC registered. Has... * Report * Quick Look Miss Maggie is a lovely and passionate Pomeranian Miss Maggie is a lovely and passionate Pomeranian Free Breed: Pomeranian Marc D. on Oodle - Orlando, FL 46 minutes ago Miss Maggie is a lovely and passionate Pomeranian.She has her own personalities and set for her... * Report * Quick Look Cream parti extreme piebald female Cream parti extreme piebald female Free Breed: Pomeranian Marc D. on Oodle - Charleston, WV 50 minutes ago This girl is a cream parti extreme piebald female. she has cream going over one eye. What a cute... * Report * Quick Look Sweet girl out of Charming Chis lines Sweet girl out of Charming Chis lines Free Breed: Chihuahua Marc D. on Oodle - Cheyenne, WY 56 minutes ago Sweet girl out of Charming Chis lines. She would make an awesome companion. * Report * Quick Look Bubbles is a Friendly and playful Yorkie Bubbles is a Friendly and playful Yorkie Free Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Marc D. on Oodle - Los Angeles, CA 1 hour ago Bubbles is a going to be very small. She if Friendly and playful. She loves to cuddle. * Report * Quick Look Lila is a tiny little maltese Lila is a tiny little maltese Free Breed: Maltese Marc D. on Oodle - Baltimore, MD 1 hour ago Lila is a tiny little maltese she is very friendly and sweet natured she loves attention and she... * Report * Quick Look Beautiful Chihuahua Beautiful Chihuahua Free Breed: Chihuahua Marc D. on Oodle - Minneapolis, MN 1 hour ago SHE IS SO BEAUTIFUL ONE OF A KIND, GUARANTEE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE, SHE HAS SHOTS-DEWORMED UP TO... * Report * Quick Look Nancy set for her new home Nancy set for her new home Free Breed: Bulldog Marc D. on Oodle - Saint Louis, MO 1 hour ago Nancy set for her new home,if you are really interested pls contact for more details * Report * Quick Look Elaina is AKC registered Shih Tzu Elaina is AKC registered Shih Tzu Free Breed: Shih-Tzu Marc D. on Oodle - Birmingham, AL 2 hours ago Elaina is AKC registered and comes with a written guarantee on genetic issues for one year and... * Report * Quick Look Babydoll face Yorkie for adoption Babydoll face Yorkie for adoption Free Breed: Maltese Marc D. on Oodle - Keller, VA 2 hours ago This is little girl has it all! She is perfect,she has the babydoll face, the little ears the... * Report * Quick Look Mandy is a lovely maltese Mandy is a lovely maltese Free Breed: Maltese Marc D. on Oodle - New York, NY 2 hours ago Mandy's hair is just starting to fluff. Mandy loves the other pups, but she seems to be the one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I did a quick search of Marc D. on OODLE.COM and he sure does get around! All over the country and all within the last hour So now I will add Oodle.com to my list of really horrible places to look for a puppy. kijiji.com ebay.com hoodly.com oodle.com craigslist.com puppyfind.com There are all places that are full of BYBers, scammers and millers that you should NOT waste your time on looking for a new puppy. Like Ladymom suggested you get what you pay for and if you are trying to do it on the cheap you will not be happen once the puppy grows up. I wish you and your friend lots of luck in finding the perfect puppy.
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05-08-2010, 07:19 PM | #12 | |
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Agreed, I forwarded all this info on to her. Ultimately it's her decision but learning what I've learned here I'm sure she'll consider the information alot more carefully now that she's got something to go by. I appreciate your help and I've emailed the suggested breeder above.
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