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Originally Posted by YorkieRose  I posted my way of doing this some time back and a few breeders thought I was out of order asking for references from vets etc..
I do not let puppies leave the first time a person comes to see them. I prefer a deposit at 8 weeks and they may leave at 12 to 16 weeks...I encourage a visit once a month..sometimes I can manage twice a month...
I want a vet reference as to how the person cared for their last pet or current pets..and quite honestly, I do not place with people who have never had a Yorkie or toy dog in the past. There are so many good breeders who do and I have decided to be one who does not...so it evens out..and I am happy to refer to a breeder who has puppies waiting for homes...so no one cares what rule I make.
I certainly understand your point about not wanting to "lend" out your pups to see how it all goes...that is not fair to you, but I give every one two weeks to decide if it is a done deal...and of course you may return the dog at any time in their life for any reason..but I will not buy it back. I will find a good home for it. If it is resold, I will deduct my expenses and pass the rest to the owner.
Good Luck
PS..I do request a well puppy visit if the person is returning a puppy...only fair to me and my other dogs. I have ahd two returned in the last 20 yrs or so..both forgot what it was like to have a new puppy in the house, as the old ones were so old they slept alot... |
if you only had 2 dogs returned in twenty years, you must be doing it right.
i guess as a breeder we cant dont be too quick to get the dogs adopted.. just because there are so many
if the breeder is having too many puppies.. then ask why?
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