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Question

I've always been curious about placing deposits for upcoming litters, maybe you could clear this up for me:

1. If a breeder takes deposits on pups before the birth, do they allow the buyer to request a gender? If so, then when the pups are born does the buyer then get to choose from the available pups of that gender? Or does the breeder choose?


2. If the breeder accepts 6 deposits and, for whatever reason, the mother dog only has 4 pups how does the breeder decide who gets a pup?


3. Assuming you did not get a pup, are deposits refundable?


Thanks so much!

Answer 1

A reputable breeder would answer all those questions prior to your placing a deposit.

My opinion is this:

1. A reputable breeder, first and foremost is breeding the litter for themselves, not to just produce puppies.

2. If a breeder takes a deposit prior to the birth of the litter, they should tell you whether or not the deposit is refundable and under what circumstances.

3. Usually, if the breeder accept 6 deposits and there are only 4 puppies, the breeder should place the puppies in the order of the deposits.

4. If you change your mind the deposit is generally not refundable. If no puppy is available from the litter for you, the deposit should be refunded.

The above information is my personal opinion and could vary from breeder to breeder.

My best advise is do you homework!

Answer 2

I do not accept deposits before the pups are born. I think it is very poor business to do so. I have a list of potential buyers and the ones at the top of the list have first choice of the pups. The reason I do not accept deposits before they are born, is that the litter may be lost, or maybe just one pup is born. It is not fair to buyers to accept deposits from numerous people and not have the pups to sell them. I wait until the pups are a couple of weeks old and let the buyers come and take their choice from the litter. I go down the list in order. When I take a deposit from a buyer, the only reason I would keep the deposit is if they waited until a couple of weeks before the pups is ready and then say well I don't have the money or I change my mind. Then I may have lost a sale on this pup because I had been holding the pup for them for weeks and then they decide not to get one. Even then I would take each case and look at it, such as has there been cicrcumstances like the loss of a job, or something like that where the people are in a hardship that was unforeseen and I would give the money back.

Answer 3

I have a list of people wanting a puppy. They are listed in the order I have gotten their info. They usually request gender, and in case of other than black puppies, they can request color.

When the litter is whelped and is 2 weeks, I go over the list and see who wanted what and what is available. THEN take deposits if people are REALLY interested. The deposit is NOT refundable once gotten. I take one deposit LESS for both sexes...in case of disaster, and the show placement problems.
At the 9 week mark, after the puppies have been to the cardiologist and graded by myself and another breeder, I decide who gets what puppy. The temperment and what the people want to do with the puppy is improtant and the Puppy Aptitude Test that was given at 7 weeks is helpful for that too.
Deposits would ONLY be refunded if I didn't end up having a puppy for a person due to some reason. If they back out, no refund. It can be complicated, and takes a LOT of time to get the puppies the right placement!!!!! The people are NEVER allowed to choose the puppy. They always go for the wrong one for them and often pet people focus on the show puppies, so it is easier for the breeder to pick for them.
If there are many people on the list, I may bypass someone because I feel that there are people better suited for that litter. There are no givens until they are called and told they can come and get the pup!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Yes you can choose the gender you want, and then if there are not enough of that gender the person can have the choice of waiting for a "repeat breeding" (higher position on the list) or have their deposit back.
The puppy pick would be in the order of receipt of deposits.
As a general rule the breeder or the owner of the sire will have first pick.

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"One note before I answer your questions...most responsible breeders don't require deposits, but they do have waiting lists."

That is absolutely not true,,,, to many people say "I want one" right up until the time to come up with some bucks. Then they just disappear leaving the breeder with puppy's that they don't have placed because they have turned people away thinking the litter was sold. If you are serious ALWAYS reserve your puppy with a deposit.
All our puppy's are sold / reserved on contract. Our next avalibly puppy will be in 2011

Answer 5

These are questions that you should ask the individual breeder. Any reputable breeder should give you back the deposit if there are not enough pups. However, they are usually x-rayed at the vet ahead of time to see how many pups are expected. As far as gender, that cannot be determined before the puppies are born, so I would question the breeder.

When it comes to breeders, there are many shady folks out there. Ask lots of questions, and make sure the breeder is willing to answer all of them. I would not leave a deposit on a puppy if the breeder has not had the mother x-rayed to make sure that there are enough pups to go around.

Go with you instincts. If you talk to a breeder and get a bad feeling or it seems like they are avoiding your questions, find a different breeder.

Good luck.

Answer 6

One note before I answer your questions...most responsible breeders don't require deposits, but they do have waiting lists.

1) usually they do allow a potential buyer to put in a request for a particualr gender and no they usually don't allow the buyer to choose the pick

2) Usually it is done on a first come first serve basis and also based on gender preference. They also may chose based on show/nonshow

3) if there are no pups or not enough pups a good breeder will give you the choice of getting your deposit back or having it held for the next litter in which case you will be moved up on the list if you decide to wait for another litter.

Answer 7

A BYB is someone who has little or no comprehend-how of the breed, does no formal evaluation of the dam or sire's characteristics (like exhibiting or performance activities) and breeds the dogs to make money. An acccidental clutter is a demonstration of both an twist of destiny by technique of an otherwise thoughtful human being or a difficulty-loose adventure for a non-wondering human being. in case you teach dogs as a thanks to judge them, and heavily tournament a sire and a dam in accordance to those checks and do well being checks then i does not call that a BYB. in the adventure that in addition they require spay/neuter on puppy dogs, promote domestic dogs with a constrained registration, take decrease back dogs at any aspect of their lives for any reason, socialize the domestic dogs wisely, and heavily tournament households with domestic dogs then i'd call that to blame breeding. You suggested "is a BYB someone who own round 4/5 dogs ALL registerd ALL have large bloodlines, and in basic terms breeds her dogs possibly once a year or a lot less? and cares for them, shall we the dogs stay interior her abode,and doesnt EVER mistreat thier dogs?" ands i'd call that human being a BYB besides. They have not been assessed for well being, genetic issues, temperment, and so on then the guy breeding them is a BYB. Bloodlines are a effective predictor of capacity---yet what concerns is the dogs itself. some astounding bloodlines produce dogs that should not be bred. My dogs's breeder is marvelous. She shows and competes with the dogs in numerous activities and averages a clutter each and every 2-3 years or so----even as she needs a puppy for her own breeding software. She checks references LOL and is quite strict about who receives a puppy from her. Her very last clutter became ordinarily spoken for till now they were born and they were all spoken for by technique of the time the domestic dogs were 4 weeks old. She takes dogs decrease back if the owners can't save them and is instantly ahead to get in contact with if I have any questions.

Answer 8

I am not a breeder, however I have worked closely with them and am starting to handle myself. Generally when breeders thake deposits, it is a first come, first serve. Of course, do not take too many deposits, but if there are six deposits and four pups, then you must give the client the option of receiving his deposit back, or applying it to your next availible litter. Again, FC, FS when it comes to selecting the pup......but yes, the clients should be selecting them.

Answer 9

Get it all in "writing" from the Breeder. You would be surprised how many dollars some unscrupulous breeders rack up this way. Sad to say there are to many of those. Let the breeder answer these questions and if they are not willing to put it all on paper then you know to move on.