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sb2003
03-31-2009, 10:01 AM
When you start requesting health records for the pup you want to purchase, or even the pups parents records. The next email you receive is "oh I just sold that pup to someone else". I find that interesting, tell me what you guys think.
MopTop Havanese
03-31-2009, 10:57 AM
yup- sounds a little fishy......
Julie
03-31-2009, 11:08 AM
Really? Well that is a clear sign to bolt!:bolt:

In the long run,you may have lost a cute pup,but gained a healthy pup from a different breeder. Everyone should have no problem supplying health records. Red flag for sure.
Leslie
03-31-2009, 11:25 AM
Find a different breeder.
Scooter's Family
03-31-2009, 01:15 PM
RUN!
Havtahava
03-31-2009, 02:06 PM
Did this happen with one puppy or more than one?

I know it is hard to do this, but when people ask my advice on finding a pup I recommend you (generic "you") start in this order:
- Find a breeder that you feel comfortable discussing everything you can about your potential puppy and their breeding program
- Look up the parents of the puppies and verify their health testing
- Look at the puppies last

Granted, sometimes we come across the puppy first (web sites especially), but do your homework now and you have a better chance of avoiding regrets later.
mellowbo
03-31-2009, 02:11 PM
Or maybe they just sold the pup???
Carole
sb2003
03-31-2009, 04:36 PM
This happened with two different breeders. I think its funny, because I am new to this and it seems like puppy purchasing is a competitive sport. Along with the occasional "I have your puppy here". The next day is sold.
Leslie
03-31-2009, 07:32 PM
Where are you located? If we know that, then perhaps someone here can help you find a good breeder.
Jill in Mich
03-31-2009, 08:10 PM
Kimberly, that's excellent advice. I don't think I've heard it quite so clearly and in such a rationale method. Of course, much harder to do.
Jane
03-31-2009, 09:30 PM
Finding a good, healthy puppy is harder than it looks! I've been trying to help a friend in her puppy search, and she said that it would probably be easier for her to find a good husband than a good puppy! LOL!

And the funny thing is, since I started helping her, she's met a fabulous new guy! And still no puppy....:suspicious:
sb2003
03-31-2009, 09:40 PM
Northern VA. Thanks everyone for your support.