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Originally Posted by SirTeddykins  Yes, because there are no papers which means there is no guarantee that she is getting a Morkie. Do not Morkie breeders give papers (I don't know as I've never had one) and should they not give shots before release?
If papers are of no concern, a shelter will have tons of puppies who are smaller, come with shots, are spayed/neutered and won't charge you an outrageous price for a designer name. That was my point and that's how I meant it. . Apologies if it was construed differently as I can see how the comment could have been taken the wrong way. |
I understand now that mixed breeds do not give papers (I've never had a mixed breed so didn't know!) but surely, if they are claiming 100% purebred lineage for the parents, wouldn't the parents have papers?
It just seems shady to me and the fact that the dog is being released without its shots seems wrong. I don't care, personally, about breeds as far as preference for a pet. Some people like big dogs, some people like 'labradoodles' or 'puggles' or whatever... Fine. That's not my thing but I get it could be another persons preference. All I'm saying is that puppies should have shots before they leave their mom. For someone to charge the price of what a purebred in the newspaper goes for (not a good idea to buy from the newspaper but you can see what I'm saying), including shots and papers, then what is the reason for releasing it before shots?? Puppies can die when they are exposed to things before immunity by vaccination. It seems careless and ignorant.
THAT is why I think a shelter would be better if you just want a small dog. If you want a Morkie, specifically, I'd consider another breeder.
I'm not sure why this thread derailed so far from the OPs original question but it appears some people question their previous actions and that is great...we can learn from that.. I hope the OP learns from this thread, too. Good luck.