Nancy - every single new person that comes here and asks about breeders is asking for a "review" of some type! And we all give them. So of COURSE reviews are helpful. We just got lucky that they landed here. Why deprive the rest of the people who are going to buy a puppy one way or another access to reviews just because it isn't perfect?
People are going to be stupid people no matter what. Why not use the system to make it better??? What is the alternative?
You (and I don't mean you personally Nancy) say - "this is a bad site" but if you don't offer an alternative what do you think is going to happen with the general puppy buyer?
And I don't know if you've ever used YELP or Amazon but you can revise your review. Perhaps you can on this site. Maybe the owner will speak up? Perhaps this dialog will be food for thought and could actually be the start of helping fix the problem?
I don't know maybe you all can shut it down - but I for one found it incredibly daunting to slog through all of the reviews of breeders before I found the right one. The standard go to YTCA doesn't really tell anyone anything and honestly - that isn't the end all in breeder standard - there are several listed on YTCA where their websites conflict with shall we say what we think some of the standards should be.
I want to hear from REAL people - how were their dogs? I LOVE hearing from Lynze about Amazing Yorkies! I want an Amazing Yorkie after seeing what a great dog she has!! Why shouldn't others get the same opportunity??
Okay I'm done on this topic now and respect it if you feel differently - but I don't think this site (or any other) is going to increase puppy mills in any way nor will it stop them - and sadly nothing will BUT information - so why not use it to our advantage to as another way to get the information out?
Thanks for the good conversation.
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  I disagree about the review section being helpful. First of all, people who buy from puppy mills, don't even know the name of the breeder, they buy it from a pet store or from a cute name over the web. Secondly, pet store dogs might be healthy, that's not why we discourage people from buying from them, it's the inhumane kennel conditions. Third, people will give a positive review way too early because the breeder encourages the review and the person is happy about the puppy, this isn't a good reason to give a review. You really can't review a breeder until your dog is older and there are no major health problems, and you personally have checked the kennel conditions. Lastly, how do you know if the reviewers are being honest? I hope buyers who use this type of index, take the time to always visit the breeders home. I also hope this advice is posted on Vadzilla's website and they encourage buyers to check out kennel/breeding conditions. If your breeder doesn't want to meet with you, she isn't reputable. |