I agree with OBJ. I would not accept "delivery" without a written agreement from the breeder promising a full refund if ANYTHING goes wrong in the next couple of months. I don't know if this is every done for dogs, but in some places you can place a payment for "goods" in an escrow account to be released to the seller only on completion of the terms of sale. I wonder if you could do this with a puppy?
I would also get that puppy to the vet immediately - not for shots - but for a health assessment and to learn more about what to look for and how to help her thrive.
Preferably a pup that young should stay with her littermates being cared for by someone with experience with new puppies. Although if the breeder is really planning to release dogs that young, are they any better off with her than with the new owner? |