puppy find?
 

How safe is it to purchase a yorkie from puppy find? I came across some reasonably priced yorkies and I wanted to see if you all knew how safe it was to purchase a dog from that website. Some are AKC registered. Please help!

here ya go
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...ight=puppyfind

was austin very expensive and did they ship him to you? I find it hard to beleive that someone would sell an AKC yorkie puppy for $400 including shipping.

wow that is cheap for a yorkie i would be very weary about that
do you have the link ??

austin is a chihuahua so there alot cheaper then yorkies

Cheap dogs can be expensive.
 

:warning:
A puppy is a very important purchase. Take your time and only buy from someone that you can visit and see how they are around their dogs.

All puppies are cute, do not get caught up in the moment. This animal will become one of the family and will be around for many years. I was advised to call on people that show dogs and go to dog shows. I did and ended up will a wonderful smart, cute and healthy puppy. Why people that show dogs? Because they care about the breed and can advice you where to find good sound puppies.

I also have a bichon ( white ball of fur) and he is a wonderful dog. But I did not do my homework and purchased the first puppy I saw. Well, we have spend a ton of money in vets bills. He has skin problems and must wear a see thru collar to protect him against himself. He pulls out his hair and will make himself bleed if left to his own devices. Yes we have had him allergy tested, put him on prozec, tried every home remedy, he get regular shots of cortisone (yes I know the dangers/ only thing that helps) and have used every special shampoo made for itchey skin in dogs.

Bottom line, I think he was a "puppy mill " dog. A perfect little creature except for a large problem. I would have put him out of his misery a long time ago, but my husband believes that he still is a happy dog. You can not short-cut on price or patience,as you will probably end up paying more in the long run in if you do not do you homework.

When I purchased my Yorkie, I took my time and interviewed many people on the phone before I when to see the puppies. All Yorkie are not created equal and I am not talking only about money. One thing I learned by talking to many breeders was that I would never purchase a puppies from pictures on the internet. Yes, all those pictures are so cute, but do not tell you about the breeding habits of the parents or owners. And with all that work you can still get a puppy with problems. My vet said if you do your homework and have patience you can improve your odds, but it's a crap shot.

That is where prayer come in. I now have a beautiful, healthy, smart and fun loving 8 months/ 3lbs5ozs little female puppy named Coco. Priscilla

I Would Not Buy Anything From Puppyfind!!!!!!! Read My Post Called I Have Aquestion..please Read!

Puppy Find review
 

Like anything else on the net you have to use your best judgement. I searched on puppyfind for about three weeks before I made an adoption. The first lady I tried to work with was from Mexico and she offered a little female for $460 shipped. The more we emailed back and forth I was trying to determine her sincerity. Once I asked for a contact number things changed. She wanted a money order to a different city. She tried to hurry up the process. She insisted that she did not have a phone but she did have internet (so go figure). Anyways I decided that the percentages were against me. The reason I pick her is I am from deep south Texas so she was pretty close to where I live. And as always price is a factor.

I kept searching and came across a lady by the name of Cheryl from Nebraska. We emailed for about a week before my wife and I decided that Cheryl seemed legit. We exchanged numbers, spoke on the phone many times, and she was a pleasure to work with. "Vinnie" came with all vet records, his AKC registration papers ready to send in, and he was flown safe and sound. All in all it's really on a case by case basis. Ask for contact info. Don't be afraid to request any info that you deem necessary. If you'd like I can provide you with Chreyl's email address. It has been over a month since we adopted Vinnie and Cheryl has still kept in contact just to see how everything is going. I hope this helps you out.

thanks for your help
 

thank you so much for your help. I would really appreciate it, if you could give me Cheryl's e-mail address. Did you spend alot of money on your puppy, cause I noticed it is quite pricey when a puppy is shipped. You see, I had a similar situation with someone from Africa, she told me that she would sell me an AKC female for $550 shipped but when i kept communicating with her through e-mail I felt that something just wasn't right. She even said that she was at the airport ready to ship the puppy and that all she needed was for us to send her a moneygram, yet i had never told her that I was going to buy the puppy.

that's the way i felt on the first one. you just have to trust your instinct. sometimes we tend to overlook reason when all we are focused on is the price or the puppy. i paid a total of $850 ($650 plus $200 for airfare). Vinnie arrived with vet papers, pet crate, tags, and AKC papers. He flew from Nebraska to Corpus. Vinnie was so shy the first day he came home with us. He weighs 2.6 lbs at 15 weeks. She provided a one year health guarantee as well. Contact her and hopefully you can work something out. Below is her email:

Cheryl Boettger
rboettger@charter.net

Do Not But From Cheryl Boettger!!!!!
 

Cheryl boettger is not a breeder she is a puppy broker! She brokes for a woman named kathy scott who is a puppy mill!!! I purchased a puppy from her who died 4 days after picking him up from the airport! please be carefull! I payed her 600$ plus for a pom puppy,and she refused to send him out for 5 months!!!! Then after I threatened her she sent me another puppy(not the puppy from ther picture she showed me!), who was much larger then i payed for and then he started vomiting and havin runny stool 2 days after we picked him up from the airport! Then he died 2 days later at about 1 am at an emergency vet! She then refused to talk to me after i told her what happened and made me talk to her husband, she refuses to refund me or take responsiblity for the puppies death.i later found out she is a puppy broker. I am in contact with 3 other ppl who have had problems with her. this woman named susan bought 2 pom puppies from her, and they are both VERY sick, and have almost died several times! and cheryl sent her 2 different dogs from the pictures she showed susan. AND cheryl says the only way she will consider refunding her would be to ship the puppies back to her, which the vet said would kill them! when susan told cheryl this she basically said o well! I fhave filed complaints with the BBB and so has susan and am looking to sue her. DO NOT BUY A PUPPY FROM THIS WOMAn! she comes across as sweet and she makes you trust her, i ahve been through heck and back! I am writing this with tears streaming down my face,please be carefull i don't want anyone else to get hurt by her. I can give you the other peoples contact info if you'd like.

This woman seems so sweet! i thought so also,but i should of known better.What she is doing to these animals is sick. She is also a liar! she had someone put up a fake review on puppyfind.com bashing susan! You were VERY fortunate to get a helathy baby,and I thank God for that. The stress from her made my ahir fall out at one point.I lost thousands in vet bills,and many nights of sleep.Susan has also lost thousands and is evry distressed over the situation. I talked to her about 2 days ago,and both puppies are still very sick,and they are not sure if they are goign to make it.

PLEASE DO NOT BUY A PUPPY FROM THIS WOMAN!!!! SHE IS A PUPPY BROKER!!!!!
this is another woman who i can't find who also had issues with cheryl boettger!


go to www.google.com
and type in: cheryl boettger puppies into the tool bar,and hit search.
The second site down says: DISCUSS ALL THINGS ABOUT DOGS CATS AND PETS

then hit the Cached button at the bottom of the listing

there were 2 other peolpe on there before, but they were removed because they put there email address at the bottom(which isn;t allowed) i have spoken to one of them. this is what is says:

I purchased a *claimed* to be healthy pomeranian puppy from www.puppyfind.com from Cheryl Boettger from North Platte, Nebraska, otherwise known as CB Poms Kennels. I emailed Cheryl several times concering the health certificate and the patella's being looked at by her vet before she sent the pup. She told me her vet check the pup and cleared it of any problems. Well, I took the pup to my vet (within the 48 hours she said I had due to her contract) and she found a yeast ear infection in both the pup's ears and 4/4grade patella luxation for both of her knees! I told this to Cheryl and she said no refunds only replacement dogs. I told her that I do not want any of her pups she is breeding, because the patella problem is genetic. She is breeding trash and not telling the potential buyers of the genetic problems with her dogs. I hope that you do not allow her to sell on your website or if she currently is remove her at once. I am not happy with what this woman is trying to do and I am trying to stop her, please join me.

I always feel it's best for you to meet the Breeder,
see the puppies, and ask lots of questions.
If you find one out of State, I would have someone
do the checking for you. There are so many stories
about on-line puppy buying, Some good, some bad.
It's better to be safe than sorry.

I agree with you! i now have my yorkie Tucker and he is starting to help heal my wounds from what this woman cheryl boettger did to my family and the sick puppies she brokers to people. He's actually right beside me,say hi Tuck!!! :p

I post on puppy find. My theory is if only bad breeders post on those sites we are encouraging them to hurt people. By posting on the site people who care and try and breed with love and devotion to the breed can show that there are good breeders and people have a choice.

I do have to say that shipping is hard on babies- you never know how they are going to react to the stress of the situation- sometimes no problems other times it is a fiasco.


Kathy

thank you for your comment, even though it's hard to believe, good breeders like you are sometimes rare on puppyfind.I know from experience, thanks for being one of the good ones.And hopefully sometime soon only reputable good breeders will be allowed to sell/adopt out there puppies on puppyfind

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If responsible breeders do not advertise in such places as "puppy find" the public is the one who suffers. When folks contact you you try and educate them I have found that my prices are often cheaper then many of the not so desirable breeders they may find on the site- and that often I can refer them to people who can help them find a yorkie. If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem.

Yes, I agree with these posts. Take your time! Learn and talk to as many Yorkie people as you can. DON'T buy anything from Nigeria. This is a scam. You can always go to your local vets or groomers for some advice on good breeders. They may have someone they know who has Yorkies and can help you. Good luck finding your baby.

I don't think there is anything wrong with Puppyfind. Try to find a breeder close to you so you can look at the puppy and also at least one of the parents. Ask lots of questions. Maybe then you can get back on YT and see if anyone has bought a dog from this breeder before.

Please Read Cheryl Boettger is still at it
 

I too purchased a pup (pom) from Cheryl Boettger on the nextday pup site. I experienced most of the negative things with the exception my baby is still with me but she has moderate to severe pulmonary stenosis. Her lifespan most probable is 2 - 3 yrs. I really need anybody who had a bad transaction w/this woman and her daughter Carrie, to get in touch with me so whe can do something to shut her down. Please let me know if anyone has had any success already in making her own up to her heartless actions.

mistake in website
 

My previous posting indicated I bought my pup from Cheryl Boettger on nextdaypets. This is an error. I purchased her on Terrificpets.com

ABSOLUTELY NO NO and again NO.

Puppyfind :thumbdown is well known as not reputable source to buy a puppy from. Most of sellers there are backyard breeders and puppy millers.

Please, read this topic WHY you should never ever buy online, especially from sites like that.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...g-right-2.html

and

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...buy-puppy.html

read more

PUPPYFIND.COM AND THEIR AFFILIATES ARE AWARE THAT THE MAJORITY OF THERE PUPPY SELLERS ARE OVERSEAS PUPPY MILLS

Puppyfind.com FRAUD SCAM PUPPY MILL AT PUPPYFIND.COM Teacup poodles

PuppyFind Complaints - Scam site!

Puppy e-Mills Churn Out Sick Dogs, Big Profits

Is puppy find a puppy mill site or it it real breeders.? - Yahoo! Answers

and many more...


Just do not support misery, please :animal-pa

Cheryl Boettger My Precious Poms
 

I have been busy. I have really made some progress in getting the news out the Cheryl Boettger is selling sick dogs from her hotel. If you get a chance, please check out ripoffreport.com to see other people that have had some issues. I also posted there. I found someone who is taking legal action against her. I plan to do the same. I just can't believe someone could do this with animals and then to get away with it for years. Hope everyone's babies are doing fine. I am considering a yorkie for my baby.:animal36

you can find a puppy on there but find one that you can go see for yourself. Don't every have a puppy ship. Go see the puppy and parents and how they are raised.

I sell and buy from puppyFind. The key is to be an educated consumer. i am amazed that people don't take the time to educate themselves then cry, buyer beware when the fault is usually their own . I have never, ever had a bad experience with doing either. I list all my puppies there and I am neither a backyard breeder or puppymill. if you think we all are, you would be very surprised to know some people that post puppies for sale there.

my precious poms GOT ME TOO!!!
 

I bought a puppy from this place, a cream,8 oz dog for $1500. I recieved a SICK 3 lb puppy the wrong size and color!! I am now stuck with the worst looking pom I have ever seen,with no recourse. Any advice would be appreciated!!!:lol tears:lol tears:mad:

Be careful of scams!
 

good comment, there are many scams going on. Never send money first check things out, get addresses and insist on seeing the home before buying a puppy.

:yeahthat:
I too have purchased and sold on puppyfind. And, have had wonderful experiences! To bad mouth everyone on the sight is just plain wrong... :mad: I am neither a broker, BRB or puppymiller!!! Neither are any of my breeder friends that post there. Remember, purchasing an animal is a long term commitment. Therefore, it is up to the consumer to research and research some more BEFORE making a purchase. And, be willing to go visit the place/person that you are making your purchase from. Take the time to get to know your Breeder, develop a rapport, be willing to be placed on a waiting list and wait for a puppy if necessary, check references, etc.! Otherwise...I've never been one to sound harsh but - SHAME ON YOU!!!

This is the site my hubby found our dog on. He searched and searched their names and everything and found nothing bad about them, had gotten some references, all their information, spoke by email and phone several times and even had them send pictures with his name and info on them and the dog that was shipped WAS the exact dog in the pictures and she is 100% healthy and exactly what they said she was. It was a good experience, but of course you get what you pay for. He didn't go for the first cheap dog he found, we paid a fair amount for her and it was an average price that this kind of dog goes for. They only bred one type of dog too.