puppy deposits are a normal practice and should not be refundable. That being said there are few exceptions to that rule where a family can't complete the agreement because of unforseen financial problems or personal family health issues that may arise during the wait.
Also asking for a non-refundable deposit weeds out the ify buyers (not devoted) tire kickers so to speak. If one is not commited to the purchase (upon placing the deposit) some continue their search (while having a deposit on a pup) in the chance they find a less expensive pup, older (puppy at age for release) or a pup without restrictions during the breeders wait period then change their mind, but with a deposit, they tend to think twice about giving up the security, either way the breeder is safeguarded, it's time consuming re-homing an already spoken for pup.
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