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Originally Posted by ShanPando  I love nothing more than people who do $500 non-refundable deposits. That's what ticked me off about the breeder we were going to go with. Umm excuse me...what if I get to your home and it's a disgusting disaster? What if I don't like any of your puppies because they are lethargic? You get to just keep my money? I don't think so. To me, that's pure greed. There is no reason to do such a thing. First come, first serve. What's wrong with that?  |
Most reputable/breeders have a nonrefundable deposit clause in their contracts. However, it is not taken until a puppy is decided upon. By that time the breeder has invested time and energy in the interviewing process. You aren't the only person that was interviewed. So, if you change your mind after you picked the pup, the deposit is kept. Now if for some reason something happens to the pup, between the time you picked it and the time you're allowed to take it home, the deposit should be refunded.