Quote:
Originally Posted by NickRodriguez  Yes i understand fully, which is why im asking you guys what you think. Especially with all these internet scams that go on. The only thing is that its a 4 hour drive lol, and i know that should be no excuse if we wont a healthy (real) puppy. But idk. Ive just read a lot of what to look for when it come to picking out puppy mills and puppy scam artists. and she does not fit the descriptions at all. She is very willing to answer any questions that we have asked without trying to go around or kinda half answer them. She is very willing to show us her dogs and the living condition they are in. Ugh this is so difficult. Our deposit is only 100$ so if it does turn out to be a scam that isnt too bad of an amount to loose ( i mean it coild be a lot more ) and even then we can dispute it with our bank!?! |
As others have stated, a 6 month guarantee is not the norm, and a $100 deposit is low for most good breeders.
A 4 hour drive is long, but it is nothing compared to ending up with a sick puppy, the heartbreak, the trips to the vet, and the expenses.
Some very bad breeders can look and sound pretty good on their websites and in email. There is a puppymill near my home that has a beautiful website featuring gorgeous pictures of their historic house sitting on acres of rolling green hills. The Yorkies pictured look fabulous. After a little research, I found that these people breed many different kinds of dogs and have hundreds of dogs in their kennels on the property. They are USDA approved, but they are the last place anyone would want to buy a Yorkie.
Research thoroughly and don't be in a hurry. If you put down a $100 deposit and drive the 4 hours to pick up the pup in a few weeks, you are likely to be so excited that you will turn a blind eye to anything negative that you see. You probably will not emotionally be able to say no to the pup no matter what you find.