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Originally Posted by babbsiam44  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! |
Didn't take it as disrespect.......And yes, we all have to start somewhere.
When I started I asked the same questions of my mentor. But, then I didn't start out breeding, that didn't come until later. But, her answer was to me and I think I've said this before...."doing it the way I'm teaching you, it'll all fall into place".
I can only answer the question based on my experiences, how I was taught As I said I never take a deposit until a pup has been temperament testeed and has been picked. The contract has been in the new families hands prior to this (my contracts are with the pup's welfare and best interest in the forefront and not about me). They've had plenty of time to read it.
Ah! The owner had personal responsibilties that's another case you refund the money, you don't want a hardship for your pup or the new familhy....and you take each situation case by case.
No, the pup would not go with someone that didn't want it, geez that's asking for your pup to be put in rescue......but, if it was just a matter of changing their minds....that is another issue....My contract reads non-refundable deposit. You have to take into consideration the time it takes to reinterview to find another suitable home for the pup. So, that non-refundable deposit is put into place to protect the pup as well as yourself. You can only bend over backwards so far to be fair......