Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2545886)

i found out later from someone that works at my vet's office that she has had several lawsuits because of mulitple dead horses found on her property. she DID show her yorkies. that is the odd thing. apparently both parent's were shown. maybe something else just got mixed in??? i don't know....but i doubt i will ever see my money again. i was stupid enough not to get a bill of sale so i don't think i have any legal standing.

Originally Posted by Pinehaven (Post 2547442)

Could you ask her if you could wait until the next yorkie litter is due, so you could get pick of that litter? If not, tell her you don't want to loose your money, and that the pup in the photo doesn't have the look you were looking for but you wanted to get more information about the puppy she says you have to take.

Verify that those were the right photos (maybe she sent you the wrong photos), ask to see photos of mom and dad and some better close up pics of the pup as well as a photo of the entire litter (including the red pups). Ask for parents full registered names and copy of pedigrees. Ask if she's applied for the pups AKC papers yet and get the pups litter registration number. Ask how many litters dad has sired (if he's sired more than 3 litters in one year or more than a total of 7 litters, he should have DNA on file already - it's required). Hopefully he does have DNA on file already and if so, get a copy of his DNA papers.

If you are still not happy with the pup after getting all this information (get all the info first, reg numbers, photos, dna papers), and she still insists that you have to take this pup or no pup at all, tell her that you hope she doesn't mind if you contact AKC just to verify that the information she's given you is correct (and be sure she's in good standing with AKC). If dad does have DNA on file, tell her that if you do take the pup, you intend on DNA'ing the pup to verify parentage because the pup doesn't look like a show quality yorkie; it looks like a mix of something.

Hopefully that will change her mind and she'll give you your money back just to get rid of you ;-) I'm sure she doesn't want AKC to see any red flags or question her reputation.

Otherwise, small claims court would be an option, if you have all the facts in writing via e-mails to back you up. You could also complain to the Better Business Bureau.

Good luck ... sorry this happend to you.

Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2545886)

i found out later from someone that works at my vet's office that she has had several lawsuits because of mulitple dead horses found on her property. she DID show her yorkies. that is the odd thing. apparently both parent's were shown. maybe something else just got mixed in??? i don't know....but i doubt i will ever see my money again. i was stupid enough not to get a bill of sale so i don't think i have any legal standing.

Originally Posted by 4doggiemama (Post 2547630)

Just because someone shows dogs doesn't make them ethical or honest or decent. About 7 miles from us we have an Australian Shepherd breeder who shows dogs. They have been busted multiple times for dead dogs, emaciated dogs, starved horses, dead horses. They've been busted twice in our country and they keep getting more dogs. I see the training equipment on their yard. It is horrible. The dogs were in over a foot feces and were eating the dead dogs. You can look into the barn when they have the side doors open and see cages clear to the top where the roof starts. And they have horses again. This time when they were busted I heard that they will be able to get the dogs back if they can prove that they will take care of them. What is that???????:eek::eek::eek: And they are show people.....show their Australian Shepherds. I cringe every time someone generalizes and says show people are good breeders. Our small community know different.:( You have to go see what is going on.

Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2545940)

okay. thanks for the advice. i just don't want to be sued for slanderous statements...but everything i said is true!!!! besides i don't think she would want to go to court...and have them investigate her thoroughly. :)
thanks for all the advice...i LOVE yorkietalk!!!

Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2548532)

GOOD NEWS!!!
We did not back down and threatened to contact an attorney. the lady gave all of my money back. i still don't believe her pups are purebred and i am guessing she will sell them as akc...
she said she has dogs in the ring right now...but...
well..thanks for your help!!!

Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2548532)

GOOD NEWS!!!
We did not back down and threatened to contact an attorney. the lady gave all of my money back. i still don't believe her pups are purebred and i am guessing she will sell them as akc...
she said she has dogs in the ring right now...but...
well..thanks for your help!!!

Originally Posted by Mitzis Mom (Post 2547624)

This sounds like a common scam to me! It's called 'bait and switch'.

IMO you still have a legal standing. Just keep all the emails or maybe tape a conversation with her where she admits that the puppy you wanted died and you have to take another one and she doesn't want to give all your money back.

I'm so sad to hear the same thing over and over again and all on the innocent backs of animals and trusting people...:mad:

Originally Posted by YorkieMom90 (Post 2548532)

GOOD NEWS!!!
We did not back down and threatened to contact an attorney. the lady gave all of my money back. i still don't believe her pups are purebred and i am guessing she will sell them as akc...
she said she has dogs in the ring right now...but...
well..thanks for your help!!!