[hasrv4fun]

I too always take deposits and consider it a contract between myself and the buyer. I do not take a deposit until the puppies are born and at least 2 weeks old to be sure they will be healthy, Then I start down my waiting list and one at a time I contact potential prescreened buyers. As they respond and designiate what exactly they want , I request a nonrefundable deposit.

I would think it would be a breach of that agreement to later change my mind and not sell the designiated puppy. After all if the buyer changes their mind they have lost one half the purchase price in the deposit. If I refuse to sell , I lose nothing. That doesn't seem ethical to me. This is just my opinion and the upfront honest way I want to be treated and I treat others the same.