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Originally Posted by pennysmum  sorry, didn't mean any offense-- designer pups are just one of the big warning signs when taken in conjunction with other warning signs-- like having tons of dogs, multiple breeds, being located in puppy mill states...
The advice to look for somewhere within driving distance is probably the best you can get. That way you can actually go there and inspect the place yourself. As a warning, some of the shady people will offer to meet you halfway at a parking lot-- i would never, ever buy a dog from somebody who was not willing to let me pick them up directly from their home. |
no offense taking..just another view offered =)
you right though i think the people breeding the mixes alot and offering them for the same price as the purebreds or ,ore are red flags 800-1200 is crazy
i think if you breed two or 3 different breeds thats ok...unless you have multiple breeders in each group there is no way you can care and love for all of them enough and you know most are outside in a pen. I love several breeds but i know that i cant care for tons and i havent studied enough on other breeds to breed them. I breed what i know. I have 2 yorkies a pom and a yorkie pom and thats a handful for me and my household..lol im sure there are exceptions to every rule or household though
shipping scares the cap out of me but another part of me would love to pick up a surprise puppy at the airport... I have thought about offering shipping but thankfully i do well selling here
i have 2 puppies now and i will another littler of yorkies in 2 months ( i was trying to keep them separated this time but they are very determined little buggers)
i talk to my customers usually for several months so i get to know them and make friends with them first. Sometimes i do meet them further along but i have an application, with referal required and sometimes its enough that they listed people. Most people who arent serious will just pass an go on. I have contracts for everything, the deposit, the health guarantee and the purchase.