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[RDB911]

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The website is very confusing..not sure what he's selling...dogs...training...??

[Cerise]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

The original big Bill Board sign was taken down. But, there is another sign there. My girlfriend too pics with her phone and will be e-mailing them to me.

I did get the website. Bobsdogs.com - Phone 866-999-0901

Went to the website and it appears that he does dog training. But if you go down to the bottom of the page it has a section where you can click for puppies..Multiple Breeds, it tells you to click on a puppy to enlarge pics, it doesn't.

Will call in the morning to see what info I can gather.

hmmm, I'm wondering if this will be a new trend for puppymills? To list and try to disguise themselves as dog trainers. Disgraceful!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cerise

hmmm, I'm wondering if this will be a new trend for puppymills? To list and try to disguise themselves as dog trainers. Disgraceful!

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.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cerise

hmmm, I'm wondering if this will be a new trend for puppymills? To list and try to disguise themselves as dog trainers. Disgraceful!

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.

[jackson25]

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.

How about starting with a little about "yourself", persay, like telling him a story and having him to refer what dog may be your best fit, then go into what is "that" breed like? Play the 100 question game!

[Mardelin]

Am I looking for a purebred or mix?

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Am I looking for a purebred or mix?

A purebreed because your aunt has a yorkie, but maybe a mix if it is a better fit, like teacup size!

[BonBon]

You definitely want to ask for a teacup. I think you should stick to yorkies since you are so familiar with them. Act like you want a really young baby - see how young they let them go home. Ask about seeing visiting to see their selection of puppies, and ask if you'll get to see the parents. Will they already have all the shots they need. Stuff the average person would probably know about, but not know TOO MUCH about.

I'll keep thinking. There's so many things I used to think were terribly important.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by bonbon

You definitely want to ask for a teacup. I think you should stick to yorkies since you are so familiar with them. Act like you want a really young baby - see how young they let them go home. Ask about seeing visiting to see their selection of puppies, and ask if you'll get to see the parents. Will they already have all the shots they need. Stuff the average person would probably know about, but not know TOO MUCH about.

I'll keep thinking. There's so many things I used to think were terribly important.

Another good reason to say your aunt who you visit quite a bit has a yorkie so that you are a bit familiar with them but not too much. The age thing Bonny is a good one!

[jackson25]

Thought of a good one.....ask if you could breed them since your aunt has one!

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by jackson25

Another good reason to say your aunt who you visit quite a bit has a yorkie so that you are a bit familiar with them but not too much. The age thing Bonny is a good one!

Oooh, I like the aunt w/a yorkie idea.

[jackson25]

Originally Posted by bonbon

Oooh, I like the aunt w/a yorkie idea.

I think that is a good cover due to the fact we all know Mary can't act too dumb when it comes to the yorkie breed, plus gives her a way to ask more questions since Aunt has one!

[Nancy1999]

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.

1. How much are puppies?
2. Do you have any yorkiepoos?
3. Do you have any teacup yorkies?

I really think this guy is a puppy broker, he lists so many breeds and he probably breeds a few, and then sells for others as well. I'm not sure we can really do anything about these people, appealing to them to get another job doesn't work. As pet lovers we can try to get responsible legislation passed that improves the conditions of dogs living in commercial facilities, and we should always encourage others to visit the premises before they purchase a pet. From his website, it looks as though that Bob is some type of trainer, and is selling dogs for home protection, as they seem to be the larger breeds, that's the best case scenario, the worst is that he's involved in the dog fighting scene.

[suz]

Do all of you think it's wrong to have a sign somewhere (like on your car) saying that you sell AKC Yorkshire Terrier Puppies?? If so, I'm in BIG trouble!!! I live about 45 miles from Lancaster, CA and do NOT HAVE A PUPPY MILL, but I do sell puppies. Yorkie puppies ONLY!!! Am I wrong in having a sign on my car that says that?? It is not a home made sign. It is one that I designed, but had a sign company make it.

(P.S. Hi to Villette!!!! Miss yaking at ya girl!!)

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by suz

Do all of you think it's wrong to have a sign somewhere (like on your car) saying that you sell AKC Yorkshire Terrier Puppies?? If so, I'm in BIG trouble!!! I live about 45 miles from Lancaster, CA and do NOT HAVE A PUPPY MILL, but I do sell puppies. Yorkie puppies ONLY!!! Am I wrong in having a sign on my car that says that?? It is not a home made sign. It is one that I designed, but had a sign company make it.

(P.S. Hi to Villette!!!! Miss yaking at ya girl!!)

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.