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Originally Posted by Pinehaven

Could you ask her if you could wait until the next yorkie litter is due, so you could get pick of that litter? If not, tell her you don't want to loose your money, and that the pup in the photo doesn't have the look you were looking for but you wanted to get more information about the puppy she says you have to take.

Verify that those were the right photos (maybe she sent you the wrong photos), ask to see photos of mom and dad and some better close up pics of the pup as well as a photo of the entire litter (including the red pups). Ask for parents full registered names and copy of pedigrees. Ask if she's applied for the pups AKC papers yet and get the pups litter registration number. Ask how many litters dad has sired (if he's sired more than 3 litters in one year or more than a total of 7 litters, he should have DNA on file already - it's required). Hopefully he does have DNA on file already and if so, get a copy of his DNA papers.

If you are still not happy with the pup after getting all this information (get all the info first, reg numbers, photos, dna papers), and she still insists that you have to take this pup or no pup at all, tell her that you hope she doesn't mind if you contact AKC just to verify that the information she's given you is correct (and be sure she's in good standing with AKC). If dad does have DNA on file, tell her that if you do take the pup, you intend on DNA'ing the pup to verify parentage because the pup doesn't look like a show quality yorkie; it looks like a mix of something.

Hopefully that will change her mind and she'll give you your money back just to get rid of you ;-) I'm sure she doesn't want AKC to see any red flags or question her reputation.

Otherwise, small claims court would be an option, if you have all the facts in writing via e-mails to back you up. You could also complain to the Better Business Bureau.

Good luck ... sorry this happend to you.

Absolutely the best advice I hope you stand firm. This is happening way too often and we all need to stop taking it. Good Luck getting your money back and I hope you don't accept another puppy from her. Take your money, do some research for a good breeder close to you and find that beautiful puppy just waiting for you.