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Originally Posted by kpstoybox  It doesn't matter who is involved at this point. This puppy needs a home before someone bad gets her. The owner is willing to have her vet checked before selling her. She is reasonably priced. Why shouldn't the OP go meet the puppy and possibly fall in love? |
As you see from my previous posts I encouraged her to visit the home, and have a vet check.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 Yes I do believe it may be a red flag when they want to drive half way. I think it's very possible that this could be a large volume breeder and she doesn't want you to know it. I always recommend you visiting the home. It's so important, if everyone did this we could put millers out of business, they just wouldn't be able to sell their dogs. Remember a miller stays in business if they can get less than $250.00 for a dog. I would ask for the vet reference, this person has had to get puppy shots, if she hasn't had any shots the dog could make your dogs sick. |
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 They need shots besides rabies, I would be much more worried about the other things including Parvo, than rabies. I think every time you rescue a dog from a crappy breeder two more dogs will take it's place, if you want to rescue a dog, go to a legitimate rescue who aren't rewarding poor breeders with money. I'd probaby go to the home, check out the conditions, and call authorities if I found them unsuitable. If I decided to get the dog, I would take it to the vet before I even brought it home. |
I think it's important to always remind people that a bargain dog can end up costing a bundle. The OP already has two dogs, and I believe in warning people of potential problems. The person selling these dogs, is selling other breeding dogs. I believe she is very aware of a problem with this dog, and she's depending on someone to fall in love with it. A puppy should never be purchased through emotions, unless you have plenty of money. You have to make sure you can financially afford to take care of it, should a problem arise. I'm actually surprised breeders aren't also encouraging her to be careful.