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[Mardelin]

Thanks guys keep the questions and ideas coming....I'm trying to gather up enough courage to do this, so, I have a bit of time.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Thanks guys keep the questions and ideas coming....I'm trying to gather up enough courage to do this, so, I have a bit of time.

Don't forget to ask if you can see the parents!

[BonBon]

I've been trying to come up with a good way to word this, but I'm stumped. It has to do with asking about their guarantee, or what happens if the puppy is sick or what if the vet says something's wrong.

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Mmmmm, wasn't there someone on YT that was obtaining a 7 week old pup from a breeder that identified themselves as a trainer? Spouting that the pups should go home at that age to bond with the new owners.

Yes there was!

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Before I make the call, I need to obtain the help of YTers.......help me with questions to ask....make me sound like an uneducated puppy buyer....
I'm afraid I'll begin the drill and it'll give me away.

My girlfriend that took the pics....is going to take me for another run up that way....through the backroads....she informs me that there are so many wooden signs selling puppies......a puppymill haven this area is.

Ask if they are ACK, ACA or CKC registered. Ask can you breed them Ask for a teacup

[yorkiejunkie]

Ask for a purebred Morkie, or Yorkiepoo.
Ask how old they have to be to breed.

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Cerise

Ask if they are ACK, ACA or CKC registered. Ask can you breed them Ask for a teacup

No don't ask about all those registries.. most folks don't even know the acroynm for one never mind three. lol

I would say I saw your sign, and I've been thinking about getting a puppy. I just want a small dog, my hubby and I are not too active and don't want to have a big dog that needs lot of exercise. My aunt has a Yorky that she loves so I was wondering about Yorky for us? Do you have any Yorky's?... How much does a purebred Yorky cost. My aunt got a purebred one and it cost her $xxxx... I like yorky's I think, but my aunt's is kindof yappy. Gosh I don't know maybe I should get a mix. Do you have something like a Yorky mix? I m thinking about a male because my aunt's yorky is a female, and it would be sweet to have some puppies of our own.

Can I come out and see the puppies and their moms and dads? do they have all their shots? How about their health? Are they well? What shots do they need before they come home?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by jackson25

Don't forget to ask if you can see the parents!

LOL, this sounds like something I would say. Remember it's mom and dad, not dam and sire!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by yorkiejunkie

Ask for a purebred Morkie, or Yorkiepoo.
Ask how old they have to be to breed.

Good One.......

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by gemy

No don't ask about all those registries.. most folks don't even know the acroynm for one never mind three. lol

I would say I saw your sign, and I've been thinking about getting a puppy. I just want a small dog, my hubby and I are not too active and don't want to have a big dog that needs lot of exercise. My aunt has a Yorky that she loves so I was wondering about Yorky for us? Do you have any Yorky's?... How much does a purebred Yorky cost. My aunt got a purebred one and it cost her ... I like yorky's I think, but my aunt's is kindof yappy. Gosh I don't know maybe I should get a mix. Do you have something like a Yorky mix? I m thinking about a male because my aunt's yorky is a female, and it would be sweet to have some puppies of our own.

Can I come out and see the puppies and their moms and dads? do they have all their shots? How about their health? Are they well? What shots do they need before they come home?

Yes that is too many but I'd would surely ask about either the ACA or CKC..because both of these are signs of puppymills and BYB's and they would think you are clueless when it comes to buying a puppy by thinking these are good registries. The CKC in America is not the same as the one in Canada. The shots are the only health question I would ask about. I wouldn't want them to become too suspicious.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cerise

Yes that is too many but I'd would surely ask about either the ACA or CKC..because both of these are signs of puppymills and BYB's and they would think you are clueless when it comes to buying a puppy by thinking these are good registries. The CKC in America is not the same as the one in Canada. The shots are the only health question I would ask about. I wouldn't want them to become too suspicious.

You know come to think of it over the last 2 years I've had 2 puppy buyers, that have never owned a dog. These two ladies were amazing, they had done their homework and came armed. The grilled me to no end, and were prepared to answer any question I put to them. Needless to say 2 of my pups ended up in their homes. One came back the following year for another.

What I guess I'm saying is that there are people out there that are very educated on how to go about getting a puppy.....But, I guess those wouldn't be going to those kind of people to obtain a puppy.

[suz]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

This is my opinion and my opinion only. When you advetise as you do, it appears that (and please don't take this the wrong way) you are running a business..selling puppies.

I know nothing about your breeding practices, so there is no way I'm judging you. I can only offer my opinion based on my beliefs.....It just shouldn't be done.

Well, my husband is on disability, and I work part time at a retail company, and selling the puppies does suppliment my income somewhat. But as far as a "business" goes, no. I don't have a business, per se. I know the whereabouts of all my puppies from the time they're born until they no longer exist. I babysit, and care for them at no cost or at a substantial reduction so people can afford to go places or do things without having to worry about their kids. I am not taking this the wrong way, I am only stating how I operate. Thanks for your imput,

Suz

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

You know come to think of it over the last 2 years I've had 2 puppy buyers, that have never owned a dog. These two ladies were amazing, they had done their homework and came armed. The grilled me to no end, and were prepared to answer any question I put to them. Needless to say 2 of my pups ended up in their homes. One came back the following year for another.

What I guess I'm saying is that there are people out there that are very educated on how to go about getting a puppy.....But, I guess those wouldn't be going to those kind of people to obtain a puppy.

I agree. They were serious about where they got their puppy from. That is great and I wish their were more people like them.

[Fantastic49]

Originally Posted by gemy

No don't ask about all those registries.. most folks don't even know the acroynm for one never mind three. lol

I would say I saw your sign, and I've been thinking about getting a puppy. I just want a small dog, my hubby and I are not too active and don't want to have a big dog that needs lot of exercise. My aunt has a Yorky that she loves so I was wondering about Yorky for us? Do you have any Yorky's?... How much does a purebred Yorky cost. My aunt got a purebred one and it cost her ... I like yorky's I think, but my aunt's is kindof yappy. Gosh I don't know maybe I should get a mix. Do you have something like a Yorky mix? I m thinking about a male because my aunt's yorky is a female, and it would be sweet to have some puppies of our own.

Can I come out and see the puppies and their moms and dads? do they have all their shots? How about their health? Are they well? What shots do they need before they come home?

i agree, i wouldn't start naming registries, maybe you can ask is it a purebred and does she have "papers" on it.

love the question about getting a female b/c you could have puppies of your own

i wouldn't ask anything about shots, maybe only ask when can you bring it home, tell them you want to get it as soon as possible (non dog owners have no idea it's important to stay with the mother for a certain period of time)

also i would ask to see the puppies, but not necessarily ask about their moms and dads until you got there (that's not something people who've never owned dogs think of)

i also wouldn't ask anything about their health, the assumption of someone who's never owned a dog is that the dog being sold is healthy, unless some indication is given it's not

i would also say i had been in another town and i almost bought the cutest TEACUP puppy like it from a puppy store, but my S.O. wouldn't let me and i've had to talk him into it, so i'm calling you now.

you could also mention you saw someone with a little dog in their purse and you want that -- i would also ask how far you have to walk a dog that small

these are the things i came up with thinking back to before i started doing so much research (which, as you might be able to tell is relatively recently ) it's hard to "unknow" things you know so well good luck!!!

[joeyandtanksmom]

I know that all these are probably on there already, but here are the questions I could think of:

How young will you let me take them home? (possibly push for like 8 wks?)
I want a teacup for a purse - those are SOOOO cute! I totally want one!
How young can I breed them? (maybe even specifically ask for a girl?)
Do they need any more shots when I get them?
What will they weigh when they're grown up?


Good luck - I'm sure you'll be able to pull it off! Maybe mention not being able to find what you want in a pet store, so you went to them...