Beware of Yorkiecouture.com

[gtcartel]

Originally Posted by diva pup

I am so sorry for your troubles. There is no such thing as a good broker, they are the middleman that makes a profit buying cheap puppies. The last time I looked at that particular website I believe she was importing puppies from another country to sell here at an enormous profit.
As I recall she had a pretty good sales pitch in saying that these brazilian puppies were better bred than the american yorkies.For those that do not know better and have no idea that there are mills in Brazil too it worked pretty well.

I hope your puppy recovers from all of those issues and goes on to lead a healthy life..

That was her pitch exactly. She claimed that she had close personal relations with the breeder in Brazil (yet she could not get a hold of the breeder to have the pedigree pepers sent to me ?) and she also claimed that yorkies bred in America were often inbred. Now I have a dog that for all i know could be imbred since I don't have the papers to prove otherwise. I fell for it, but hopefully my mistake won't be repreted by others if I get the word out. Dante Carbajal's itentions are simply to make money; she even tried to sell one of her "precious and loved" dogs on another thread (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...041#post542041) for $3,000.00. What a joke.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by gtcartel

That was her pitch exactly. She claimed that she had close personal relations with the breeder in Brazil (yet she could not get a hold of the breeder to have the pedigree pepers sent to me ?) and she also claimed that yorkies bred in America were often inbred. Now I have a dog that for all i know could be imbred since I don't have the papers to prove otherwise. I fell for it, but hopefully my mistake won't be repreted by others if I get the word out. Dante Carbajal's itentions are simply to make money; she even tried to sell one of her "precious and loved" dogs on another thread (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...041#post542041) for $3,000.00. What a joke.

Papers are not always proof of good breeding either. Many disreptuable breeders claim their puppies are from a different sire or even dam for that matter. It is more important to research the breeder than the pedigree. And when you buy from a broker or a pet store, there is no way to do that.

[DanteCarbajal]

GT, I have had enough of your libelous statements. What you are saying is simply not true.

1) I CAN get ahold of the breeder, we are firends, but I had my computer crash and had lost all email addresses!
2) AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!! You never provided me with the contractual, required proof of spay so I would have to release the papers top you!! That was in the contract and you never sent them; I finally go them last month form you cc company, so please tell the TRUTH!! Until I got those papers last month, that is when I am required to issue the papers- not a moment sooner!!

3) You never told me anything about the puppy having giarrdia; it was not my fault that the puppy had coccidia, as I explained to you, my vet told me I did not need to seperate out the puppy that had coocidia, so I was uinaware that the others had been exposed; my vet (Which I no longer use) told me that it was not necessary when I asked specifically if it was contagious. I apologized profusely to you and the only reason it could have taken so long to clear is if you were slacking on giving the meds properly or if your very did not give astong enough prescription/dosage; I asked btoh vets that I use; you did something wrong there. It was not your fault the puppy had it, I know, but it was out of my hands, out of my control.

By the way, it would do you well to speak the truth about me. I do NOT make tremendous profits, it is very expensive to keep yorkie puppies and I about break even, in fact, i did not profit at all last year.

i do love what I do, and I love my babies. I was having to sell one of my puppies, yes, she was one of the ones from Brazil hat i wanted to keep, but I couldn't.. I didn't buy her as a pet and since I was moving to an apartment, I could only have one puppy. FYI, sometimes Ikeep a puppy for a while before selling them; I had hopes to keeo that one forever, but I she was originally for sale, anyway. $3,000 is what I though she was worth, for a well-trained, well behaved yorkie @ 3lbs. She was well worth that price, but my biggest qualification for the buyer was that they loved her- and she went to an awesome home that loves her and send me photos. It is not all about the money.

GT, you have a beautiful, healthy dog, you paid $2400, not $2500, I am sorry about the coccidia, I did not know, and some thing are out of my control. i have been trying to satisfy you, but you have been unforgiving and relentless with your demands and now slandering me. I have paid a lot of money to have your papers reissued; I cannot get them any faster than the kennel club can issue the export pedigree, but, as I said, we have proof that your puppy is registered and soon you will have the 3 generation pedigree. Please stop judging me and making trumped up charges against me on Yt and any other forum, becasue I will be forced to call my attorney. No one likes to see their good name smeared with by exxagerrated claims and malicious opinions of others.

You do not know me, so do not say that I don't care about my puppies- are you in my head? You can say what you think, but do not state such things as if they are facts, becasue they are not. I have far more satisfied clients than unhappy clients.

[jbarile]

Originally Posted by gtcartel

Stay away from Yorkiecouture.com! Do not purchase a dog from this website. Owner’s name is Dante Carbajal. I purchased a dog from her and sent over $2,500.00 for what was described as a healthy and pedigree puppy. Pedigree papers were promised over 10 months ago and after several calls, Dante Carbajal has refused to send them. Also, puppy was very sick when purchased and seller did not tell me. Dante Carbajal is not a reputable breeder with a genuine love for Yorkies; she is simply trying to make a quick buck by selling third party dogs. She is a “middle man” who makes claims about these puppies, yet she has never met/seen the parents! She is a total fraud!!!!!

I noticed she takes paypal, did you pay her through paypal? If you did you can file a complaint, report the site to SPCA or AKC and the BBB add this breeder to the list, email her letting them know that you are seeking legal advice or are filing a complaint! sorry to here this.. how is your baby doing now?

[gtcartel]

Originally Posted by DanteCarbajal

GT, I have had enough of your libelous statements. What you are saying is simply not true.

1) I CAN get ahold of the breeder, we are firends, but I had my computer crash and had lost all email addresses!
2) AND MOST IMPORTANTLY!! You never provided me with the contractual, required proof of spay so I would have to release the papers top you!! That was in the contract and you never sent them; I finally go them last month form you cc company, so please tell the TRUTH!! Until I got those papers last month, that is when I am required to issue the papers- not a moment sooner!!

3) You never told me anything about the puppy having giarrdia; it was not my fault that the puppy had coccidia, as I explained to you, my vet told me I did not need to seperate out the puppy that had coocidia, so I was uinaware that the others had been exposed; my vet (Which I no longer use) told me that it was not necessary when I asked specifically if it was contagious. I apologized profusely to you and the only reason it could have taken so long to clear is if you were slacking on giving the meds properly or if your very did not give astong enough prescription/dosage; I asked btoh vets that I use; you did something wrong there. It was not your fault the puppy had it, I know, but it was out of my hands, out of my control.

By the way, it would do you well to speak the truth about me. I do NOT make tremendous profits, it is very expensive to keep yorkie puppies and I about break even, in fact, i did not profit at all last year.

i do love what I do, and I love my babies. I was having to sell one of my puppies, yes, she was one of the ones from Brazil hat i wanted to keep, but I couldn't.. I didn't buy her as a pet and since I was moving to an apartment, I could only have one puppy. FYI, sometimes Ikeep a puppy for a while before selling them; I had hopes to keeo that one forever, but I she was originally for sale, anyway. $3,000 is what I though she was worth, for a well-trained, well behaved yorkie @ 3lbs. She was well worth that price, but my biggest qualification for the buyer was that they loved her- and she went to an awesome home that loves her and send me photos. It is not all about the money.

GT, you have a beautiful, healthy dog, you paid $2400, not $2500, I am sorry about the coccidia, I did not know, and some thing are out of my control. i have been trying to satisfy you, but you have been unforgiving and relentless with your demands and now slandering me. I have paid a lot of money to have your papers reissued; I cannot get them any faster than the kennel club can issue the export pedigree, but, as I said, we have proof that your puppy is registered and soon you will have the 3 generation pedigree. Please stop judging me and making trumped up charges against me on Yt and any other forum, becasue I will be forced to call my attorney. No one likes to see their good name smeared with by exxagerrated claims and malicious opinions of others.

You do not know me, so do not say that I don't care about my puppies- are you in my head? You can say what you think, but do not state such things as if they are facts, becasue they are not. I have far more satisfied clients than unhappy clients.

Since you have been completely dishonest with me up untill this point, I should not have expected your explanation to be truthful either. A spay cert was provided, but like my papers, the documents must have also been lost by you. By the way, before you waste money you obviously don't have on a lawyer, look up the defintion of slander. Everything I have posted is true and can be proven with documents (your own contract and emails form you). I have been very patient with you and have tried for 6 motnhs to resolve the problem. You have handled this problem horribly and deserve any negative attention that comes your way. I am a fair person and only post the truth. My repeated attempts to work this problem out with you were unsuccessful. Unfortunately, you are only motivated to do the right thing by drastic measures. If/when authentic papers are provided, I will be sure to post it on this forum. I would not wish this nightmare you have created on anyone.

[gtcartel]

Originally Posted by jbarile

I noticed she takes paypal, did you pay her through paypal? If you did you can file a complaint, report the site to SPCA or AKC and the BBB add this breeder to the list, email her letting them know that you are seeking legal advice or are filing a complaint! sorry to here this.. how is your baby doing now?

Thanks for the advice. I will look into this. She seems to be motivated by money, so maybe if I threaten monitary compensation she will provide the promissed paper work. My dog is healthy now, but the first 4 months were tough (not to mention expensive).

[jbarile]

Originally Posted by gtcartel

Thanks for the advice. I will look into this. She seems to be motivated by money, so maybe if I threaten monitary compensation she will provide the promissed paper work. My dog is healthy now, but the first 4 months were tough (not to mention expensive).

Sorry I didn't realize that both parties are members of YT, My apologies
I retrack my statement without Prejudice.

[red98vett]

I'm sorry - but ANY BREEDER who knows what they're doing knows Coccidia is contagious. I learned THAT the first week I had my first yorkie....Trying to BLAME THE CUSTOMER IS WRONG !

and a Broker is just that - A MIDDLEMAN who buys low and sells high.
Anyone that has shopping carts on their website is not looking out for the breed. The first time I saw that site with ADD TO CART ...I was pretty appalled. It was the 1st website I had ever seen with shopping carts for LIVE ANIMALS.

Sorry but that's MY OPINION...and funny how when someone doesn't fulfill their end of a bargain ALWAYS has a 'computer' problem. What happened to picking up a phone you if and the breeder are so tight ?

gtcartel ...I'm sorry your yorkie was so sick. I went thru that with Chanel and it's highly stressful ...you are SO SCARED and feel so bad for that tiny body struggling. I was by Chanels side night and day when she had coccidia....it may happen & some people think its common....but it is VERY Dangerous and can easily kill a tiny puppy.

Buying a yorkie should be a GOOD EXPERIENCE...I always feel so bad hearing about problems that shouldn't happen. When we get a brand new puppy it SHOULD BE A HAPPY TIME.

[Jaspermom]

I commend Dante for coming here to tell her side of the story. It was an interesting read. Likewise GT's rebuttal.

I hope that this becomes resolved to the satisfaction of both parties.

[red98vett]

Dante...I know I came across stong in my post....but really - you ARE a puppy BROKER not a breeder.... and to make light of a puppy that you sold with with Coccidia AND Girardia in Advanced stages....just blows my mind.

THAT WAS one sick little puppy and is very lucky to be alive. You SAY she has a beautiful healthy dog - but if she does - it's no thanks to you. SHE Saved the puppy. 4 MONTHS of medical treatment is nothing to sneeze at. That's just awful for both the puppy AND the new owner....

I would think you would be bending over backwards to help her not making this worse.

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by Jaspermom

I commend Dante for coming here to tell her side of the story. It was an interesting read. Likewise GT's rebuttal.

I hope that this becomes resolved to the satisfaction of both parties.

I do agree with you Glad. There are 2 sides...I do apologise for coming on strong - but when we see these puppies selling for UPWARDS of 2 GRAND...the people selling are making a good profit - especially a broker. there's no reason for any puppies to be sold sick...proper treatment and care before the sale care can prevent this....

[txshopper73]

Maybe this is an issue to be discussed in front of a judge. If the broker does not come through on their end of the deal, then look into filing with small claims courts. It costs under $100 and is worth considering. JMO

[gtcartel]

Well this forum can definitely suck you in; I have spent a lot of time making my point. Every single claim I have made on this forum has been factual can be proven with numerous documents (Dante's own conract, her emails, and vet records). My intentions for these treads/post were to simply make others aware that this broker has not handled my situation with integrity, nor is she equipped with the knowledge or expereince to broker puppies (especially if she was unaware that coccida is contagious). It has been ten months since I purchased the puppy and still no papers! I am at a loss and I don't know what else to do but "publicly" discuss this issue. The sad thing is that even after numerous attempts to privately resolve this issue with Dante for 6 months, I have heard more from her (though much of her explanations are questionable at best) on this forum in last two days. I am sorry that she only feels complelled to be proactive and communicate with me when her puppy brokerage is rightfully questioned here on YT. But, if this motivates her to do the right thing and provide the promissed papers, then my efforts were successful, and if she continues to broker puppies, hopefully this expereince will also motivate her to be more educated and communicate with her customers post-sale. This has been a very interesting experience and I appreciate all the feedback. I will post again when/if I get paperwork from Dante Carbajal.

[red98vett]

I do think 10 MONTHS is plenty of time for you to receive your papers....and considering you did try very hard to resolve this issue - I don't blame you for posting.

It seems you did get her attention and maybe now things can be worked out ?

It's a shame to have to do this - but when we share our GOOD experiences - it also helps others when we share our bad experiences too.

I did see the broker claiming to be unaware of what coccidia really is on one post ....and that alone made me suspicious.

A broker does NOT incur the costs a breeder does....so I would think they would want to make an unhappy client a happy one....and from what I can tell - this hasn't happened at all. I do hope this gets resolved and I'm glad your puppy is now healthy - It sounds like a long road you had.... and I really do hope this works out.

[txshopper73]

You're right, Vee. I hope that it all gets worked out. Remember when I had problems getting Rebel's papers? Mentioned legal action and I had them within 48 hours. Now, grant it, this broker has to get the papers from a different country so 30 days is enough time for her to get the papers.

It isn't right to spend so much money on a dog and then the breeder/broker doesn't live up to their end of the bargain but hopefully, with these threads, the broker will make good her part.