Shipping a new puppy? Please Help!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm not sure I said someone was a bad breeder for using those words, I usually advise puppy buyers to avoid such breeders though. I personally do not think you need to speak to a breeder, know them "personally" or see their puppies to believe that they are a bad breeder, perhaps you need to do all of this and more, to know if someone is a "good" breeder, but in my opinion, someone can qualify as a bad breeder if they only have one strike against them. For example, breeders who sell directly from the website, this is such a gross vialotion of what I believe is in the best interest of the pups, that nothing else they could do, would make me think they were a good breeder. A dog being sold, without intensive interviews of the puppy buyer, is never in the best interest of the dog. Again, not saying anyone here does this, my point is that it takes much more information to know if someone is a good breeder than it does to know that they are a bad breeder. To many bad breeders have learned to "talk the talk."

I think the reverse is true. As a breeder I'd prefer to interview my potential new families face to face, know where my pup is going to go and how they'll be treated. I prefer to place my pups locally, since I offer free grooming for the rest of their lives, it affords me the ability to see them first hand.

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

There are a couple of people that work for the airlines that are very experienced in transporting dogs in cabin. They are a bit pricey though, but well worth it as they hand deliver the pups.

Sounds like a good deal thanks

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Pet Air would be ideal, but it only has a few locations on where they'll fly into.

I had the option of Chicago-Atlanta or Cincinatti

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by kjcmsw

Good to know my pups are probably more valuable than I originally thought. I still don't think one can -- or should --- say negative things "as a fact" or even "imply" by underhanded little comments that someone couldn't produce an exceptional dog per the way they have chosen to describe that dog, or that their pups may not be of high quality because they don't support non-factual statements being thrown out willy-nilly.

And yeah, back to the original post, shipping cargo seems very risky to me also.

The last sentence makes this look directed at me, since I hd just posted "to get back to the original posters subject. Which would have been nice. I was not surprised that you did not answer ANY of my questions but I am surprised at you insinuating or is it coming right out and accusing me of saying negative things "as a fact" or "implying underhanded comments!" Why don't you say what you mean instead of this vague accusation style? I have no idea what you are trying to get at. I have not made any comments about a particular person other than what I suggested you MIGHT want to re-evaluate. I have not said any particular breeder could or could not produce anything -- exceptional or otherwise. I have given my experience and my opinions on things to check into further. Why is that so threatening to you?

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I think the reverse is true. As a breeder I'd prefer to interview my potential new families face to face, know where my pup is going to go and how they'll be treated. I prefer to place my pups locally, since I offer free grooming for the rest of their lives, it affords me the ability to see them first hand.

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

I was just thinking the same thing!

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

Originally Posted by 107barney

I was just thinking the same thing!

I think we could make a nice little itinerary for Mary to schlep around the US and groom all of our new pups -- hope she plans several litters in the near future. Here is a breeder that definately DOES NOT breed to sell puppies.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

Now, now......don't take it personally........we've already talked and we know there will be a face to face.......

Heck! Now talk about a spoiled pup...having it's only personal groomer flown in monthly.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

I think we could make a nice little itinerary for Mary to schlep around the US and groom all of our new pups -- hope she plans several litters in the near future. Here is a breeder that definately DOES NOT breed to sell puppies.

Debra,

You know how reluctant I am when it comes to breeding even one litter a year, now you're talking several litters. Yikes!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

She does free boarding too!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

She does free boarding too!

I can keep nothing secret.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I can keep nothing secret.

Not with me you can't!

[shodanusmc]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

She does free boarding too!

When I fly Mary out for the free grooming, I will just plan a vacation around that, and she can stay here and watch the pups!

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Free Grooming forever? I will just fly you out here every month.

What is this locally? Chicago is not that far, and we have an open door policy. You can come and check on them anytime.

Maybe this is why someone is taking flying lessons Sneaky~sneaky

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

When I fly Mary out for the free grooming, I will just plan a vacation around that, and she can stay here and watch the pups!

See I knew it! Steve you are good.