Anyone done business with Bridges Creek Kennels

[Suze225]

I am looking at a few different breeders right now. Has anyone gotten a pupppy from them?? Or know of them? (I have not talked to them personally yet, am still trying to break down my list.)

I am almost getting sick of looking for just the right puppy. Wish he would just come to my front door and say here I am.

Thanks all!!

Sue

[jencar98]

Hi Sue, Is this the kennel?

Bridges Creek Kennels

If so, before I even look the site over could tell you I wouldn't buy a puppy from them. They have paypal, to me that usually doesn't mean good things when it comes to breeders.

Taken from their site:

We have a small family farm. We raise a few horses as well as our dogs. We bring each litter into our home and hand raise them. They are loved and pampered. Once they are ready to leave home, they are well socialized and very healthy and happy pups. We will not ship a pup before it is ready to travel. Some smaller dogs are not ready till 10 to 12 weeks of age. The welfare of the dog is always our concern


Each litter is brought into their home? Where were they before...a barn? In the girl"s pictures most of them look frightened, and sad.

[Suze225]

Jen,

Yes that is the one. I am wondering, since I have never purchased a puppy online, how in the world do you pay for a shipped puppy?? If you don't take credit cards? I would REALLY feel uncomfortable to send money orders or western union money to someone I have never met. (Maybe I am just weird.) Or maybe that is how it is done, guess I am just not sure.

I also caught the line 'brought into our home'.....and did too wonder, hmmmm. I still have not talked to them to ask what she means by that, but then again, maybe I don't really want to know.

It is just not easy to find a good quality puppy from a reputable breeder. I have talked to several, most are very nice, and know what they are talking about, but......I am too skeptical of most. Or their websites show some iffy things.

Guess I am about back to square one. (If anyone can recommend a breeder I would HIGHLY appreciate it!!!) My hubby is a pilot, so I could go pick a puppy up too, wouldn't necessarily need to have it shipped.

Thanks for the info Jen!! I so appreciate it!!!

Sue

[jencar98]

I know many breeders accept paypal, but just don't have the BIG blazing yellow Paypal button....it just smacks of commercialism to me, and I don't think that is what puppies should be about.

Don't get discouraged....that puppy is out there...and sometimes, when it is right, it seems they almost do just walk up to your door or fall in your lap (or so, it seems that easy)

You'll probably get private messages from some offering pups. Please be careful with those offers too. I would suggest asking someone you've come to trust and like the looks of their dog about who their breeder is - someone that is happy with their dog and that has had them a few years (being happy with a puppy is one thing, some problems don't show up for awhile). Nancy1999 is in AZ too and I know her Joey is a wonderful yorkie, maybe ask her in private message who his breeder is.

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by Suze225

Jen,

Yes that is the one. I am wondering, since I have never purchased a puppy online, how in the world do you pay for a shipped puppy?? If you don't take credit cards? I would REALLY feel uncomfortable to send money orders or western union money to someone I have never met. (Maybe I am just weird.) Or maybe that is how it is done, guess I am just not sure.

I also caught the line 'brought into our home'.....and did too wonder, hmmmm. I still have not talked to them to ask what she means by that, but then again, maybe I don't really want to know.

It is just not easy to find a good quality puppy from a reputable breeder. I have talked to several, most are very nice, and know what they are talking about, but......I am too skeptical of most. Or their websites show some iffy things.

Guess I am about back to square one. (If anyone can recommend a breeder I would HIGHLY appreciate it!!!) My hubby is a pilot, so I could go pick a puppy up too, wouldn't necessarily need to have it shipped.

Thanks for the info Jen!! I so appreciate it!!!

Sue

I would just say becareful of buying online. It's easy for someone to post a beautiful website and say all the right things. There are a lot of con people out there and even the most educated can be taken by their words. Maybe, because they believe what they say. I guess that's what makes good liars IDK. I would also INVESTIGATE your breeder. I don't care what club/s they belong to or what reccomendations you get. INVESTIGATE. There are good and bad in ever group or club. PLEASE if you do nothing at all check them out througourly. I have a 16 week old that has been sick since we brought her home. $523 later she's still still sick. I didn't do what I often reccomend to people and trusted too easily and I listened to my heart rather then my head.

If possible I would try to buy where you can actually go visit your breeder's home and see the dogs and parents. This way you know who you are dealing with.

Good Luck
Elaine

[bchgirl]

That breeder is an USDA licensed breeder which means they are commerical breeders. Commerical breeders supply pet stores.

Look for the name Ronald Tackitt in Missouri.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_wel...rt_holders.txt

Not to offend people in Missouri but be very very careful about purchasing a puppy...Missouri is the capital of commerical breeders.

[FlDebra]

I would not use the breeder. Look at the adult dogs -- dams and sires on the site. Are those really what you will want your Yorkie to look like? Very out-of-standard dogs -- not even close to the quality I would look for in a breeding pair! All puppies can look cute so look to the dam & sire and don't let a fresh little puppy face fool you. Not one of those adult dogs looked like one that I would go looking for. Not to say they aren't wonderful pets, but when you buy a registered purebred, you usually want them to look like one. For me, the look of the dogs would make the decision instantly, but looking further I will add ....................

I agree about the commercial breeder aspect. This site appears to be in this for quantity over quality. When they say they are USDA licensed, they like to make it sound like a good thing. Truth is only those selling to pet shops & brokers or those selling great quantities of pups are required to be licensed and no one wants to get a USDA license unless they are commercial. It does sound like they are only bringing dogs to the house when a litter is born, so they must be keeping the others in a kennel building or barn. There are so many dams & sires listed, that I imagine keeping them all in the home would be impossible. I prefer my pups to come from dogs raised as pets inside the home. I just feel buying from a commercial enterprise that treats the breeding dogs like livestock is contributing to their mistreatment. No $$$ goes from my pocket to a greeder!!

The AKC Certificate of Achievement she touts on her site is NOT in special recognition at all, but only a certificate of passing inspection on that date. You only have to be providing the minimum of care and paperwork looking in order, to pass -- there can still be discrepancies or problems. She does not post prices but say "after agreeing on a price" ...... then you can pay on the site by paypal/credit card.

[FlDebra]

I forgot one thing I had meant to mention in my post and that is the Heath Guarantee -- or in this case I almost should say Lack of Health Guarantee!
It says:
"Puppies are sold with a guarantee against 10 days, no death from the date of shipping, and against life threatening congenital defect for one year from date of shipping. No other conditions are covered.

All veterinarian expenses are the purchaser’s responsibility not the breeders.

The owner is responsible for the cost of any test or diagnostics performed in case of sudden death or illness. We will not issue any cash refunds. In case of death requiring replacement, such replacement will be provided as an exchange if an autopsy is performed by a licensed Vet and all paperwork from this Vet is forwarded to our Vet. Our Vet will ask to speak to this Vet if this happens to occur. The puppy’s microchip number must be a part of this report. Exchange will be for puppy of same value when available. All shipping costs are at the customer’s expense. ................All sales are final."

The first 10 days basically only death is covered and then the buyer must pay for vet fees, cost of test and diagnostics, and autopsy!! Can you imagine having to pay for all those costs to prove the breeder sold you an unhealthy pup? And then you can't even get your money back because there are -- No refunds ever. Only life-threatening congenital defects are covered up to a year. Many horrible defects and diseases can make a dog's life miserable and daily care super costly without being completely life-threatening. Do you realize what a host of diseases, injuries, and congenital defects this guarantee does NOT cover? Wow!

Only replacement is ever offered in the rare cases of death in the first 10 days and life-threatening congenital defects in the first year. Would anyone want a replacement after going through this breeder's "guarantee requirements?" No payment of vet fees if the buyer decides to retain the puppy due to forming a loving, caring bond with the puppy! This is the WORST written Health Guarantee I have ever read!! She is absolving herself from virtually all responsibility! Think of all the things that could happen -- puppy arrives with advanced case of parvo, buyer gets it immediate vet care racking up a couple thousand dollars in vet costs. Puppy dies on day 11 -- this breeder doesn't have to pay a penny! No replacement, no reimbursement of vet fees, no nothing but the buyer being out a puppy, the cost of said puppy and all the vet fees! Another scenario, puppy arrives but has an open font, appears to have balance problems and does not thrive. Still buyer gets vet help and they try valiantly to keep the puppy alive. Puppy dies after a couple months care, including top neurologists and in animal hospital care for over a month. Turns out there was a brain injury due to open font. Breeder says not congenital and does not cover costs, replacement or anything other than sorry about that. Buyer is out tens of thousands of dollars! But worse, buyer still has no puppy. Too many horrible scenarios to even consider. This breeder should be ashamed of herself with a "Lack of Guarantee" like that. No guarantee would be better -- at least then it would not look quite so uncaring, unethical, and down right inhumane.

I think the health guarantee is almost the worst part of the website. Screams a very definite message that I can't type here.

[Suze225]

I see what everyone is saying. I did not notice the lack of guarantee 10 days is pretty ridiculous. I am glad I have the ability to come here and bounce things off of others, to see things I haven't myself noticed.

This forum has been great! I have learned so many things I didn't know. It is a relief to know that others out there are more informed and more knowledgeable than I am and are willing to share their expertise with me.

Thanks all!!! If anyone can recommend a breeder.....please feel free.

Sue