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Originally Posted by babbsiam44  My first time ever accepting a deposit is when the owners came to meet him first. But, I would like to ask, if a breeder puts the puppy for sale when they are young and not ready to leave the litter and they go through this change in personality and appearance and then the potential new owners are not satisfied with them what would you do? Give the deposit back or force them to take the puppy? Give a portion of the deposit back because there will be additional cost to keep them or what? I am just wondering and curious if there is a stipulation in anyone's deposit contracts on here covering this. |
Not sure what you mean by putting the pup for sale. I don't advertise and people that want my dogs are either repeat buyers, or have been referred to me by another breeder/exhibitor......but, either way they've been on my waiting list for a long time.
Maybe my situation works a bit different since I never conduct a breeding unless I'm looking for my next show dog. And I have homes waiting way in advance. These new homes know that my pup are not going to ever leave my home prior to 16 weeks of age at the earliest....they also know that I'm assessing the litter for me first. They aren't allowed to the home until I've made my pick.
My contract reads deposit of such and such is not refundable should the new owners back out, it is fully understood by them when they enter into the agreement These are breathing living creatures.....not a couch.
Now should something happen with the pup from the time they pick the pup out and the time it is due to go home, the deposit is refunded.
But, to answer your question....I guess I can't, because I've never had someone change their mind. But, when people make a deposit of 50%, believe me they've thought long and hard about their choice.