As long as she's a reputable breeder and has provided photos/video, i would feel comfortable placing a deposit. And such a small deposit is something i would willing forgo should i find the pup objectionable for some reason.
I didn't see my ZoE until the day I picked her up, as she was across the other side of the state, and my kids who were away at college over there were the ones that saw her and placed the deposit.
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