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varietypack · 11-20-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kathy785

I contacted only breeders in Germany that I had gotten recommendations for. The puppies are generally 16 weeks or older when they are shipped from Germany. It was direct flights, so they did not have a chance to go to the wrong place or miss a connection. I was told by others that had imported from Germany that their dogs had arrived in good condition. I would have bought from someone in the US, but when I was getting started there just were not enough Biewers here. The waiting lists were longer for US breeders than for the German breeders. I was in contact with Petair in Germany and Lufthansa called me to confirm that I was going to be at the airport to pick up the dog before it was shipped. No one in the US does that. I am hoping to go to Germany this next spring to see other Biewers and meet other breeders. I am hoping to go to a dog show while I am there too.
There are many more Biewers available now in the US, so it will be easier to find what I need here. I have even talked to other breeders about trading puppies.

This is good information to know, thanks for sharing it. I suppose it all depends on how far the animal is being shipped, the reputation and reliability of the breeders (and the airlines) and, of course, the comfort and confidence level of the buyer.

I'd love to hear first hand accounts of people who do or have shipped. Pehaps if I heard enough positive experiences it would help offset all the negative ones I've heard about.

love_me_cody · 11-20-2007, 10:02 PM

thank you... but i understand what you mean. a few months ago i wouldn't have been able to go through something like importing from another country. but after researching everyday you learn alot and look around at all the different 'variety'...lol

varietypack · 11-21-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by love_me_cody

thank you... after researching everyday you learn alot and look around at all the different 'variety'...lol

Just out of curiosity - did anyone ever address the issue of possible disatisfaction with you? i.e. - what if the pup is sick upon arrival...or a visit to the vet reveals congenital issues etc. etc.?
An email friend of mine paid big bucks for a toy poodle pup that she bought as her foundation stud, and had him shipped. Turns out he was a monorchid. At the vets recommendation, she waited (and hoped and prayed) 5 mos. for that errant testicle to descend.
In the end, he had to be neutered, the owner lost not only the $ to purchase and ship him him but also the dreams of having a really spectacular little stud.
I felt badly for her because this was a no win situation. After 5 mos. it would have been devastating to ship him back as she'd become attached (naturally) and he was, in all other respects, in good health. The breeder didn't seem to think this was enough of an issue to warrant any restitution on their part, and it wasn't one of the things specifically mentioned in the health guaruntee.
ANother of those "sticky situations" and, I guess a bit of a warning that buyers have to be extremely careful about what is, and isn't, covered in the purchase contract (irregardless of wether the dog is shipped or not).

love_me_cody · 11-21-2007, 09:46 AM

(NO PUPPY!).. but in her contract it states that if she/he isn't to my satisfacion by one week then I can trade for equal value (with me paying shipping both ways)... But it is a risk I am willing to take. i would be as if someone got their baby across the US. The shipping is usually $250 and her shipping is $300 (almost the same)... If I buy in the US and want to trade then it would basically be the same price. And you have to trust that that person will be honest. And I do expecially now that I recieved a reply from their kennel club stating that they do show. would you like a pm with their website?

varietypack · 11-21-2007, 11:28 AM

Sure, I'd like to have a look at the site - thanks.
You're right, in essense it's much the same as shipping within the country - which I wouldn't do either. (laughing) O.K. - so I'm a little paranoid.. - actually, a LOT paranoid.
However, if it's something you'd be comfortable with and you've researched it, checked out the breeder etc.etc. than I'd say.... you go Girl!!!

11-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#62
love_me_cody YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 2	thank you... but i understand what you mean. a few months ago i wouldn't have been able to go through something like importing from another country. but after researching everyday you learn alot and look around at all the different 'variety'...lol

11-21-2007, 09:46 AM	#64
love_me_cody YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,747 Blog Entries: 2	(NO PUPPY!).. but in her contract it states that if she/he isn't to my satisfacion by one week then I can trade for equal value (with me paying shipping both ways)... But it is a risk I am willing to take. i would be as if someone got their baby across the US. The shipping is usually $250 and her shipping is $300 (almost the same)... If I buy in the US and want to trade then it would basically be the same price. And you have to trust that that person will be honest. And I do expecially now that I recieved a reply from their kennel club stating that they do show. would you like a pm with their website?

11-21-2007, 11:28 AM	#65
varietypack Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 52	Sure, I'd like to have a look at the site - thanks. You're right, in essense it's much the same as shipping within the country - which I wouldn't do either. (laughing) O.K. - so I'm a little paranoid.. - actually, a LOT paranoid. However, if it's something you'd be comfortable with and you've researched it, checked out the breeder etc.etc. than I'd say.... you go Girl!!!