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Originally Posted by Maximo  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. Their 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. |
I completely understand. and honestly the deposit is the least of my worries. In your opinion do you feel if she was not a legit breeder she would invite me into her home to let me see where she raises her dogs/ puppies and also not expect the money upfront??