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Sarah515 · 09-29-2005, 08:56 AM

I have never purchased from a breeder so I am very wary of what are good signs and what are bad. I found a breeder on Next Day Pets that sells yorkies for $500, and I emailed him and asked him questions about the puppies. He told me that the puppies will be about 5 lbs full grown and they come with a 1 year health guarantee...which all sounded good to me. I then asked him why he lets the puppies be taken home at 6 weeks, bc I thought it was 8 weeks at earliest, and he said that at 6 weeks the new owner would provide the shots and worming, and at 8 weeks "it is at his expense". He then ended the email saying, "My dogs are healthy enough to go early. Some people have a lot of there pups that crash early on." I don't know what to do?! I would appreciate any help I can get with this.

Thanks!
Sarah

P.S. The name is Malachi Kennels, in Missouri, in case anyone has heard of them?

09-29-2005, 08:56 AM	#1
Sarah515 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 299	HELP: Reputable Breeder or NOT? I have never purchased from a breeder so I am very wary of what are good signs and what are bad. I found a breeder on Next Day Pets that sells yorkies for $500, and I emailed him and asked him questions about the puppies. He told me that the puppies will be about 5 lbs full grown and they come with a 1 year health guarantee...which all sounded good to me. I then asked him why he lets the puppies be taken home at 6 weeks, bc I thought it was 8 weeks at earliest, and he said that at 6 weeks the new owner would provide the shots and worming, and at 8 weeks "it is at his expense". He then ended the email saying, "My dogs are healthy enough to go early. Some people have a lot of there pups that crash early on." I don't know what to do?! I would appreciate any help I can get with this. Thanks! Sarah P.S. The name is Malachi Kennels, in Missouri, in case anyone has heard of them?