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Originally Posted by shyorkies I can honestly say that would be a person that I would NOT want to have one of my dogs anyway! I feel when you take a deposit someone may go ahead and pay for the dog even though they are having doubts about the puppy.. Just so they do not waste their deposit.. I have to much hardwork and love in my program and I would never want one of my puppies in a situation where someone changed their mind, but took them home away!
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I agree with you Melanie.
Quality Yorkies from reputable breeders are a rare find these days. Usually folks that have done their research and realize this prefer to send a deposit of some kind for piece of mind. So a deposit can also benefit the parents to be. It's like be pregnant, you can prepare for the new arrival. I take deposits early and offer to refund it if the puppy ends up not being what they want as long as we discuss thoroughly what it is they want. I ask for it to be spelled out in an email acutally. I did this with a person that wanted a small female from me. She basically paid to hold her spot. I was pretty sure this puppy was going ot be small but how small was the question. I asked her what size she was comfortable with at 16wks. She said less than 2 pounds. We agreed that the deposit would be refunded if she exceeded that weight. THings worked out she ended up being less than 2 pounds and she's very much loved today. They couldn't be happier. Just wanted to say a deposit is benefical for the buyer as well. I ask for deposits at 8 wks old but if someone wants to send me a deposit to hold the puppy because they want to make sure they don't lose out. I'll accept it to make them feel better but I don't need it before 8 wks.
We have to remember neither of us is right or wrong if we chose to refund or not refund deposits...it's how certain situations are handled that can make one or the other choice end up being a bad thing.