I don't know a thing about breeding but I think a similiar situation happened to me,( other than the fraud thing). When I got Chloe from a private breeder in Atlanta, I was so impressed with the setting, clean, wonderful neighborhood, etc. saw the sire and dam on the premises, etc. All of the puppies were well socialized, clean and I wanted to buy all of them they were so cute. But, in the conversation, the lady let the name of a shop owned by her mom slip, although she caught herself quickly. I just had a funny feeling about the whole thing. Chloe is registered, I had a return policy and the breeder was adamant about spaying and returning the puppy for any reason, but later I came to the conclusion either she was trying to start breeding herself and this was her first litter or for some reason she was selling for her mom, or something. It just did not feel right to me, but I just loved Chloe and still bought her for $800. I might have been wrong but if I was right, I just would rather someone come out with it, between puppy mills, pet shops, inaccurate or deceptive classified ads and online scams, it sure is hard to feel comfortable buying. |