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Originally Posted by Mardelin  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. |
Yes, I am saying I put one puppy up for sale. I don't know how someone like me would breed a dog and all of a sudden have a line of people wanting my pups because I have never bred before. I am not that experienced and do not have plans to be so. Does not everyone start somewhere? I wanted another from my little momma and the sire I chose.
I do not question that if something happened to the puppy that the deposit be returned.. but if it is not a "couch" then why would you keep their money or force them to take the pup? The owners decided or have a circumstance that needs to be dealt with and as a reputable breeder it should be taken into consideration. All I wanted to know was do you keep the deposit and the puppy or return 1/2 of the deposit and try to find a home for it. Not everyone up here has a line of people waiting. I only asked because I am sure it can happen. Please...no direspect intended!