A BAD Yorkie reseller

[Mominct]

Although I dont know this person... someone mentioned that a breeder would never ship a dog.

We had our maltese, when I lived at home, shipped to CT from TN. The breeder was excellent and he is a 9 year old healthy dog today! Some good breeders do ship... they just make sure they know who they are shipping to!

[cbrecht]

Does anyone know if she really was featured on Animal Planet Dogs 101?

[pebstheyorkie]

I don't think so. I watched the episode and she was NOT on it. I've noticed on her website she is still claiming she was featured.

[Tae1107]

I don't think she was on either...I did not see the show but my friend did and did not recall her on there...I hope she was not on....I know a few people wrote to the show about her and asking them to look into her further than they had.....

[kendyla]

I am so glad that she was not on animal planet... I have posted about her before... I got suckered in while mourning the loss of a fur baby and eventhough I absolutely adore my Emmie... I am still so angry that I fell for the lie! Emmie has kidney damage that we found when she was young but so far she has not had any issues... She will be 3 this summer... I wish there was more I could do to keep people from falling for Denise's lies!!!

[swill]

I too was first intrigued by the ads I saw for this -at first look- lovely place in the "best of Boston Mag."
But...then I read all the reviews here and luckily did not pursue her. She seems simply out to make $$ and a very decietful woman at best.
All of you that did get dogs from her and are happy w/ your dog...you lucked out..and i'm happy you had a good outcome. however, i have heard just as many horror stories.
Also...a VERY reputable breeder and woman who shows dogs warned me about her- the new breeder was not trying at all to sell me solely on herself- just letting me know to aware of her and stay away!!!
- and yes...sadly they do sell multiple breeds of dogs- most likely shipped from puppy mills!!!
so sad- no one go to her and maybe she will be forced out of business!!! "business" being the operative word!
(sorry or the mispellings- spell check does not seem to be working)
Sarah and Chloe

[magicgenie]

I like to check Steve Glass' web site--glassyorkies.com--every once in a while and always look at the bottom of the Massachusetts breeder listing section for the latest complaints against Country Home Yorkies/Doxies/Chis, whatever else she's peddling. There is a new complaint from a woman who just purchased a 4 year old female Yorkie for $2700 that needed to be spayed and extensive dental work. I'm a very hard working hobby breeder/exhibitor (sometimes wannabe exhibitor) ,trying to do things correctly, but I have to say it dents my spirit to have people begrudge me $1500- $2000 for my champion sired puppies when this woman is pulling in that kind of money for dogs she won't even back up with any kind of paperwork. I'm not usually a jealous, envious person, but this is really bothering me today.

ps. decent breeders take very little money for their retiring adult dogs, I take no money at all and am grateful to have lovely homes to send them to.

[kendyla]

Gosh I wish there was a way to shut her down!!! Everytime I get a message that another person replied to this thread it just infuriates me!! I spread the word to everyone I talk to about breeders but it's just not enough!!!

[jeanm1963]

Originally Posted by magicgenie

I like to check Steve Glass' web site--glassyorkies.com--every once in a while and always look at the bottom of the Massachusetts breeder listing section for the latest complaints against Country Home Yorkies/Doxies/Chis, whatever else she's peddling. There is a new complaint from a woman who just purchased a 4 year old female Yorkie for $2700 that needed to be spayed and extensive dental work. I'm a very hard working hobby breeder/exhibitor (sometimes wannabe exhibitor) ,trying to do things correctly, but I have to say it dents my spirit to have people begrudge me $1500- $2000 for my champion sired puppies when this woman is pulling in that kind of money for dogs she won't even back up with any kind of paperwork. I'm not usually a jealous, envious person, but this is really bothering me today.

ps. decent breeders take very little money for their retiring adult dogs, I take no money at all and am grateful to have lovely homes to send them to.

Honestly I will tell you, when I googled Yorkies Massachusetts to find my puppy her site was one of the first ones I called , her site looked great , I was uneducated as to what to look for, I think its a matter of supply and demand!! If you decide on a yorkie and her site appears it looks great , sounds great, she has a wondeful tone when you call so people in Massachusetts keep her in business....
I emailed her a couple times because I didnt want a puppy , I was looking for a retired breeder or a dog that needed to be rehomed and I was willing to pay whatever fee was associated, I looked high and low and could not find one, I met all the critera too, I have older children a good income I can afford the vet , I am home all day but still I could not find one!! When you really want a puppy and she has so many to offer thats how people get taken in!!! I see people EVERYDAY and they said OMG I have been looking for a yorkie, where did you get her and tell them they want the number, ( she wont be breeding for another year) but I wish I knew a reputable breeder because my friend wants one so badly with OUT the 2000.00 price tag. It seems in Mass that 1800.00 -2500.00 is what is out there! I took Laci with out papers from a SO SO breeder for 950.00 , I am lucky she is healthy with no problems but I probally would have gone to a few more places if they had been available!! If you can PM me your info I have a very good friend who could provide a GREAT life to a puppy, she owns a home, works part time, has no children and is very well off, she just cant seem to find one LOCAL

[magicgenie]

Denise advertises heavily and caters to the impulse buyers or those who are too busy to look around, either way not good candidates for my puppies. She doesn't appear to be acting illegally, so we probably shouldn't be bothering her. I have to establish a rapport before letting someone leave with my puppy, and my clients appreciate that. My moderate, but not cheap, pricing assures me a good number of people willing to wait to see my puppies. I'm not here to drum up business, got enough, it just creeped me out that she could sell a 4 year old dog at all, let alone at a very high price. I have to take money for my puppies, this is a very expensive hobby, but my adult dogs have been with me for years as pets, it's like selling a family member. eeeeek

[jeanm1963]

Originally Posted by magicgenie

Denise advertises heavily and caters to the impulse buyers or those who are too busy to look around, either way not good candidates for my puppies. She doesn't appear to be acting illegally, so we probably shouldn't be bothering her. I have to establish a rapport before letting someone leave with my puppy, and my clients appreciate that. My moderate, but not cheap, pricing assures me a good number of people willing to wait to see my puppies. I'm not here to drum up business, got enough, it just creeped me out that she could sell a 4 year old dog at all, let alone at a very high price. I have to take money for my puppies, this is a very expensive hobby, but my adult dogs have been with me for years as pets, it's like selling a family member. eeeeek

Its nice to know that there is someone in our area like you because trust me when I tell you I looked , its just really sad that she is a liar and sneaky and rude...Kudo's to you for being a caring loving breeder!!

[tracylynn]

Wow, I should have read this thread over 1 month ago as I just bought my Maddie from Denise. However, (fingers crossed) she's in good health and has a wonderful dispostion and is just the sweetest puppy! I couldn't imagine not having her in our home now! She's been checked out by my vet and all is well (knock on wood). However, admittedly, buying her was bit impulsive as I wanted a puppy that day (without doing further research ) so, I guess, pretty dumb on my part . I did get lured in by the website but I did have that voice in my head telling me this women was creepy when I chatted with her on the phone and when I met with her (however I choose to ignore it)! She definitely is a saleswomen through and through. Nevertheless, the minute Maddie jumped into my lap, I was hooked. What everyone said (on this thread) is very accurate in how she goes about the whole process. She did bring out 3 female puppies for showing and took a long time in doing so.....The first she brought out, did look a bit sickly to me as I recall. She does carry on about the puppies not being registered giving her orchestrated speach as everyone on her has talked about. For me, I guess it didn't matter but I truly understand how this is important. I did sign an Agreement that includes a 1 year warranty period (from the date of birth). She does overcharge!! Maddie was $3,000k However, my husband and I make a good living so this for us wasn't that big of deal. We love Maddie and we're so glad she came into our lives....be it by way of reseller who makes it off like she's a breeder . I'm saddened that this women does this, however, I do take responsibility for not doing my homework and being too impulsive. I read this thread last night and went and gave Maddie extra hugs & kisses as I truly don't know what she went through. This saddens me the most! My poor baby!!

[magicgenie]

Well, it is very lucky indeed for the dogs that most people do not make quite such a good living that dropping $3000 on an impulsive purchase is not a big deal. Impulse buyers can't get my dogs because I worry if they will discard the dog just as easily when they tire of it.

[tracylynn]

Well, that was blanketstatement if ever I've heard one. Your certainly entitled to your opinion, as am I...and I'm sure since you're in the business you've seen/heard of your fair share. Thankfully, I have the means to hire a nanny for Maddie, if the event I tire so easily of her .

[Coco and Riley]

I have been reading the threads and I am so sick to my stomach. I guess I fell into the trap as well. I bought my baby girl Riley in December and she came home with me in January. I would agree with the other postings regarding Denise and her smooth talking ways. It all clicks now...not getting AKC papers and her getting angry when I pressed her on this issue, saying that she wouldn't let me take the puppy if I had such a "issue" with it. Also, she would have me sit for hours in her living room while she dissappeared to get the puppies one by one for me to look at, saying that her husband liked to have the puppies with him. There was also an incident where I had picked out the girl I wanted then went back to pick her up and she brought down 2 girls and told me that I would have to pick again bc she couldn't remember bc the puppies change in appearance so much week to week!! She then almost didn't let me take the puppy I had paid in full for in December bc she said another woman had put a deposit down after me and she needed to get a chance to look at both females in the litter. She then asked me if I had a camera phone and had been taking pix of the the puppy I wanted...I said yes bc I thought it was odd she was asking, and figured she was probably going to switch puppies on me. Another thing she does is that she gives her own injections to the pups instead of a vet, she said she was trained appropriately but now I wonder if she even gave the vaccinations!! Looking back now, I see all the red flags and am so mad at myself!!
My puppy unfortunately had a parasitic infection, coccidia, which she actually had no symptoms of and her stools have been bug-free since. I had left several messages with Denise to inform her of the infection but she never returned my calls!
But now I am freaking out about the liver shunt disease. Riley is known to easily vomit, also she salivates like crazy; and I had actually had her urine checked bc I noted that she drinks water like crazy and pees like crazy!! I am going to the vet tomorrow!! I am utterly disgusted with Denise and feel very betrayed!!