Originally Posted by Yorkie3

Hi everyone, I wanted to share & get opinions on if I did the right thing concerning a potential buyer of one of my puppies. First, back in 2000 when I started my research (books, internet & more) I had contacted a few breeders in Indiana and other states to hear what they had to say and learn. I talked with one here in Indiana and was totally turned off by what she had to say. Two years went by and I started checking for the right puppies to purchase. Just so happened I mistakenly called this breeder (I should have kept her number and some notes). Well I remembered talking with her and definitely decided not to puchase from her. Well, yesterday she called me, wanting to purchase one of my babies for breeding. I am selling them with limited registration, but when I heard her voice, my mind was in overdrive trying to remember where I heard her voice. Then, I remembered. During the phone call yesterday, I told her my puppies would be quite small. She said she had 5 years experience (like that is a long time). She then told me she bred her 3 lb female and everything turned out great. I know people do this, but I am not one who agrees with this practice. I told her I don't let the puppies go until 12 weeks of age, maybe 10 weeks, at the very earliest, but would rather wait at least 12, she said she would rather have it at 5-6 weeks so she could bond with it better. Now, come on, you can purchase, rescue or whatever an adult/senior dog and be able to bond.

I wrote back the following email, please let me know if you think it was too judgemental, I really don't want to hurt her feeling, but I don't want her to purchase one of my puppies either with the beliefs that she has. If you think I should apologize to her I will. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Her email to me:
SO, HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND ABOUT SELLING ME THE LARGEST AS A POSSIBLE BREEDER? I THOUGHT YOUR CONCERN WAS WAITING UNTIL THEY WERE 12 WKS OLD.

My reply:
My intent was to sell with limited registration all along, But when you called, my mind was started racing because your voice sounded so familiar. When you said you were from Urbana, then I remembered. I had called you a couple years ago in search of puppies. I don't want to sound cruel, but after our long conversation a couple of years ago, I was not impressed enough to purchase one of your puppies. Although they may be excellent quality. Then when we talked Saturday and you told me you bred a 3 1/2 lb female, I'm sorry, but with only 5 years experience like you told me you had, that is not a very responsible thing to do. I know you said she did fine, but you were lucky. If I can help it, I want my babies to go to loving, forever homes, not to breeders that think they know what they are doing. Any responsible breeders know that you have healthier (mind and body) puppies if they are kept with the mother and littermates as long as possible and 12 weeks should be the minimum. You also said that you can bond with them better, sorry, but you can purchase an adult dog and bond just as easily. You sounded on the phone like you thought 5 years experience was a long time, it's not. I did two years research before I purchased my Yorkies, and I continue researching by talking with responsible breeders and visiting their homes to learn as much as I can, knowing that I will always be learning. I'm sorry, but I would rather you purchase a puppy from some one else. Thank you for inquiring and good luck in finding the right puppy.

Best wishes
Janet

Originally Posted by Yorkie3

Okay, the other day I posted about a lady wanting to purchase one of my puppies for breeding, now I get an email from some guy. Sounds like a full scam to me. What d'ya think?

Here is the first email:

I am interested in buying your advertised Yorkshire Terrier kindly get back to me with your mode of payment and the pics. I will look forward to urgent response. Fred.

Here is my reply:

I have two females Yorkies left. They will be 7 weeks old on Wed. March 22nd. I will let them go at 12 weeks (April 26). The largest will grow to about 5-6 lbs and the smallest 3-4 lbs according to the growth chart. I am selling the puppies for $1200.00 and with a limited AKC registration. Thanks for inquiring.

Here is his response:

Hello,
Thanks for the response, I would have loved to pay in cash but due to some circumstances beyond my control i wouldn't be able to do that.I am on a business trip though i will arrange as regards the payment my mode of payment will be through check or money order .
Kindly send me these details where to send the check or money order such as your full names(how it should appear on check or morney order ),postal address and a valid home/cell number so that it can be sent to you ASAP.I await your swift response so that we can further discuss.
warmest regards
Fred.

My final response:

I am sorry Mr. Williams, but first, no one will be allowed to purchase one of my puppies without me checking them out first. Second, I only accept a cash payment, with a $200.00 non-refundable cash deposit. Since you are not able to pay cash, it looks like we will not be able to accommodate your needs at this time. Good luck in your search for a puppy.

Does everyone have these type of people calling or contacting them?