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Originally Posted by kjcmsw  Which may -- or may not -- have been nothing more than a messy house.
Don't read more into things. Though due to other issues stated would be the red flag.
They not wanting to meet you someplace is not the biggest red flag. Which I've always said, "hey stranger, you "say" you're interested in buying a pup, why don't you come on over to my house see what I have and wait until I leave (remember you told me you're going to 'think' about the pup and 'get back to me') and come back and steal my dogs, my tv, etc"
Sorry, it's a dangerous world out there these days, desperate times for desperate people. Do NOT bring just anyone claiming to be looking for a dog into your house --- especially if it's obvious it's just you and the dogs there. Be a smart seller, not a dead one. It's not like it's not obvious that so many single women sell pups. Just needs to be confirmed by the so called "buyer"! |
This is #1 on the list in our "Buying a Yorkie? Read This First" stickie:
Do's and Don'ts - Do not buy from a breeder who will not let you in their house. If a breeder wants to "meet" somewhere, like a parking lot to show you your potential yorkie, no matter how "good" their excuse for doing this is, it is a red flag- they are probably hiding something http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ead-first.html
Reputable breeders do not operate their homes like Walmart. All potential buyers are screened, references checked, etc. before they are allowed to see the puppies.