Purebred and partly White??

[Midge5353]

Originally Posted by Midge5353

I sent a puppy inquiry to the site. I asked if she was purebred, registered, to see pictures of her parents, etc. I'll post whatever they send me. I am almost positive this breeder is a broker because if you go to the website, there is a bar on the side to pick what type of dog you are looking for and there are 27 different breeds of dogs plus mixed breeds, "special price pups", and rescued pups. This is insane!

This is the e-mail they sent me: (it's an automated response)

"We have received your inquiry. We make every attempt to keep our puppy pages updated on a regular basis. If the puppy is marked as available, most likely the puppy is still available but the best way to determine availability is to call our toll free number below.

I would be more than happy to answer any more specific question you may have in relation to these puppies or DivaPup in general and most questions are answered on the following webpage:

www.divapup.com/faq.asp <http://www.divapup.com/faq.asp>
Any questions not answered on these pages will be answered via return email.
If you provided a phone number on your inquiry, a DivaPup Representative will be getting back to you shortly to answer any of your questions in regard to DivaPup or our puppies. Of course, you are more than welcome to call our toll free number at any time and speak to one of our representatives.

I also can fax you a puppy package in relation to one of the puppies if you provide a fax number. In order to hold a puppy, you would need to complete it and return fax it to the number below.

We also have a mailing list your email address can be added to if you request so via email. You would receive all new puppies posted to the site. You can specify by breed which listings you would like to receive or you can receive all postings. You would also receive emails on monthly DivaPup specials.

Thank you for your interest in DivaPups.

Please do not respond to this email as this is an automated mail account and will only result in additional autoresponses. Please email further correspondence to elizabeth@divapup.com <mailto:elizabeth@divapup.com>.

Elizabeth Mandarino
www.divapup.com <http://www.divapup.com>
"Specializing in Tinies and Teacups"
www.divashop.com <http://www.divashop.com>
"Unique accessories for Tinies and Teacups"
www.divaequestrian.com <http://www.divaequestrian.com>
"Ecclectic Choices for the Unconventional Equestrian"
1-800-209-5174 Toll free
973-244-0360 Direct Dial
973-244-0463 Facsimile "

[MaggieMae]

I am purchasing my first Yorkie in a few weeks. A precious little girl! Her name is going to be Maggie. My question for you knowledgable Yorkie owners........ Maggie's Mom is blue/black, tan, and silver. The sire is almost all tan with a bit of silver. No black! I definitely want my Maggie to LOOK like a Yorkie in her coloring! What are the chances that she will look like her Daddy??? Anyone have any ideas?

[browniesmom622]

what do you guys think of divapup i saw a puppy i like on there has anyone had any bad experiences im sorry if someone posted it before i just done remember so what ya think ????

[aimee]

Some interesting posts about Diva Pup:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...15&postcount=3

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...light=diva+pup

Looks like a broker to me

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

I have never purchased a dog from DivaPups but they are a broker and they state that on the site. I do not know how well they screen their breeders, to eliminate "puppy millers", but I have called a couple of times to inquire about a specific puppy and either I didn't the answers I was looking for, or I just did't find what I was looking for. They will let you talk directly with the breeder in most cases and they will send you pictures if you ask. I was troubled that they never asked me what type of home I could provide.

I have also seen puppies advertised on Puppyfind by the breeder directly that are also on DivaPups, and the price was different in several instances, usually cheaper in the breeder's ad or on their website.I am sure DivaPups marks them up and takes a percentage when they use their website to market the puppy. That's how business works. Advertising is not free.

I cannot recommend DivaPups because I do not know enough about them, but if you are considering getting a puppy from them, I would ask all the right questions and a lot of them, and even speak to the puppy's vet. This I would recommend no matter what breeder you are dealing with.

Good luck in your search to find your new family member!

[browniesmom622]

thanks will not be shipping esp. since there so close to me i want to see the pup before i bring it home anybody else have rock solid info ??

[feminvstr]

I put Diva pup complaints into google and found this

Answer by Divapup
Submitted on 1/18/2004
Rating: Rate this answer: N/A Worst Weak OK Good Great
My name is Elizabeth Mandarino and I am the owner of Divapup com. Divapup is a network of breeders around the US. All breeders within the Divapup network MUST breed to the same standards that I follow....any breeder which does not breed to my standard is disallowed within the network. We are so proud of our breeders and their puppies that Divapup guarantees each and every one of them for 3 years genetically and 14 days for any health problem. Our reputation supersedes us and we can provide as many references as you would need along with the name of the attending veterinarian of the puppy you wish to purchase. These puppies are our passion. Please visit us at www.divapup.com. We would be glad to answer any questions or misconceptions you may have. Yours truly, Elizabeth Mandarino

there also was two complaint websites but couldnt access
Buyer Please Beware | The Complaint Station - Consumer Opinion and ...... posted by Unregistered Take one look at the the poor dogs on divapup.com and you ... Please do not send complaints to the email address below because they will not ...
www.thecomplaintstation.com/cgi-bin/datacgi/ database.cgi?


STOP PUPPY MILLS!!! | The Complaint Station - Consumer Opinion and ...... Originally posted by Unregistered Please stay away from Diva Pup AKA divapup.com! ... Please do not send complaints to the email address below because they will ...
www.thecomplaintstation.com/cgi-bin/datacgi/ database.cgi?

[browniesmom622]

i couldnt look at the site it has virusis my brother put a program in the comp. where i cant get viruses!! can you post the complaint cause if there about someone buying a teacup i dont wanna hear that its there own fault if somethings wrong this is my own opinion


never mind went to google heres one

Divapup - I purchased a maltese puppy on 1/24/04 from Divapup. The contract that I signed stated that this puppy was AKC and that I would receive the papers within 6 months for a cost of $1950.00



Diva Pup
Puppy Breeder/Broker

I purchased a maltese puppy on 1/24/04 from Divapup. The contract that I signed stated that this puppy was AKC and that I would receive the papers within 6 months for a cost of $1950.00.

As of this date and after MANY frustrating telephone calls, I have nothing.

Also, my friends purchased a bichon puppy on 7/26/03 for $1200.00, signing the same type of contract. They have not recieved their papers as well.

If you wish to purchase a puppy from this inviting website, BE WARNED! You will fall in love with your puppy but no way to prove their heritage and therefore cannot breed the dog.

Georgia D

[browniesmom622]

thats the only one i could find

[Midge5353]

The people from Divapups e-mailed me back about Opal:

"Opal is still available and is 3/4 maltese and 1/4 yorkie. Her one parent is AKC but the 1/2 yorkie and 1/2 maltese mother is not registered. I can get pics of the parents if you are indeed interested.

Elizabeth
www.divapup.com
www.divashop.com
1-800-209-5174
973-618-0030"

Shes not even purebred!

[PinkMartini]

Originally Posted by Midge5353

The people from Divapups e-mailed me back about Opal:

"Opal is still available and is 3/4 maltese and 1/4 yorkie.

I figured as much. She looks pure maltese to me

[SoCalyorkiLvr]

It's an interesting subject obviously because a new thread was just started by someone interested in purchasing a "morkie" or a "yorktease" and she has a breeder who does it on purpose because the puppies are so adorable and she posted pics. This woman loves the colors but can't afford a Biewer. I think this is a nice alternative for someone who wants an adorable puppy and doesn't care if it's purebred or not. All the pictures I have seen are adorable.

[Midge5353]

That would be me! LOL

[Itspuppyluv]

At one point I was considering buying a Yorktese and while trying to find as much as I could about them I came across the Divapup site. Very cute puppies but then I also found the complaint websites. This was about 9 months ago. I don't remember anything horrible like puppies dying but it was enough that I decided to keep looking. I remember people calling it a puppymill and one person complaining there pup ended up being much larger than they were told it would be. This is just what these people were writing. I have no idea if it is true but I would be careful.

[YorkieRose]

JMO..JMO...when it comes to parti's or biewers, I would only buy from Germans. Too many USA breeders are mixing breeds to get "rare" colors..and asking insane prices.