Has anyone out there bought a puppy from buypuppiesdirect.com? I fell in love with a little sweetheart and spoke with the woman who works with the breeder. She guarenteed that they are not a puppy mill nor a broker that works with puppy mills. Before I move forward, I was just wondering if anyone has used them, and what their experience has been? Thanks in advance for your time!
2006-11-09 11:39:50 · 5 answers · asked by audbox 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Good breeders would NEVER, NEVER, EVER sell their puppies through a third party. They want to meet the prospective owner and make sure that the puppy is going to a good home. They will refuse to sell to someone who is not suited to their breed (or to own a dog period). If someone's only requirement for buying a pup is that you pay them the money, run.
And you know what? You could buy a quality puppy from a truly reputable, caring breeder, with Champion parents, for less than they're charging on that site for their crappy-commercially bred pups.
2006-11-09 13:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Here are some VERY important counter-claims. First of all, I am a very reputable breeder and I do sell approx. 1 puppy per litter using Purebred Breeders. Problem is, I can not state my name, so no one knows who they are buying the puppy from. I can only hope that the people who come into my home to buy my puppies are telling me the truth about their situations. I'm certain that not everyone does. So, I feel that a pup sold through their site has just a good chance of finding a loving home as the home I can find for it by meeting the prospective owners. I figure that if someone is going to pay $1500+ then they are going to take exceptional care of the puppy. I socialize, train, and work with our puppies daily, right now, we are averaging 2 litters per year. Our puppies also practice housebreaking skills because they are raised in our home in a puppy nursery. Now, last litter was the only litter I mostly raised in our laundry room because of space constraints, but the current litter, like previous litters had a puppy nursery (a bedroom with Pooh Bear border, etc). They are in a large caged area and I put vinyl down so it can be removed once the pups have found loving homes. It is the closest room to the backyard so it makes housebreak training easier on me. I can not speak for what other breeders do or do not do, but I'm sure there is a mix - some good / some bad. Some puppies may come from Puppy Mills, some from bad breeders, and others from breeders such as myself.
Second, the reason why there are so many pound dogs IS because of PUPPY MILLS. They breed puppies that have poor characteristics or temperaments or people get a breed that they are unfamiliar with, not ready for, etc. By buying POUND animals, YOU ARE, in fact, supporting Puppy Mills. Think about it for a minute. It costs me about $3,000 per litter to breed, raise, and take care of my adult dogs, possibly more. If everyone stopped buying from a good breeder, and purchased pound animals, then I wouldn't have the money to continue to do what I'm doing. The people raising and breeding animals for under $300 - $400 are the true Puppy Millers because they would not be able to provide for the proper care and treatment of their animals. They are able to produce more litters because they cut corners. The Humane Society and other "rescue" groups advertise to "stop" them, yet their money, especially rescue groups derives (mostly) from the unwanted pets created by the Puppy Mills, etc.
Problem is, most people do not want to pay for what something is really worth. I sell my Labs between $900-$1500 (depending on breeding fees, etc). Since I do so much with my animals, I would have to go back to work full-time if I sold them for even a little less, which means I'm not spending my time with the puppies (as all of you want). The actual cost, if I would include all of my expenses, would make the puppies $2000-$3000 each. This is why you have Puppy Mills, because there is a large percentage of the population that does not want to pay the true value of properly raising animals. So, if you want to stop puppy mills, target the people who grab a pet for under $300, whether it is from breeders, rescue groups, or shelter animals. I would imagine someone paying $1500+ for a pet, is doing so because they can afford to take good care of it.
2013-11-14 02:47:46 · answer #2 · answered by J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been such a popular excuse through the years for many students. The teacher would automatically believe that you were lying. I have been accused of not drawing a picture of a mouse back in the day. The teacher gave me an 'F' because she felt I was not being truthful. I challenged the teacher to watch me draw the mouse and to give me an 'A' if she believed me. Well, I did and she gave me my 'A.' You might get your parents or roommates to write out something about the fact that this really happened. It still will be up to the teacher to show acceptance. I wish you much success. What shall we then say to these things? If GOD be for us, WHO can be against us? - Romans 8:31 The Lord daily loadeth us with BENEFITS, even the GOD of our salvation. Selah. - Psalm 68:19 Peace!
2016-03-22 13:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one EVER admits to being a puppy mill. Stop & think: why would a breeder who truly cares about their pups welfare sell over the internet to anyone who has the cash? Any reputable breeder wants to meet any potential owner & make sure they are a good match for the breed & their pups. Go to www.akc.org, find the closest chapter of the breed club of the breed you are interested in, and get in touch with some members. Buy from a breeder that tests & certifies their breeding dogs free from genetic defects known to the breed. This is the best way to ensure a healthy pet for life, and the breeder will be happy to help you with questions any time.
Puppy mills are getting sneakier, and the internet is making them even greedier. Now they can get the money directly for themselves that only the mall pet stores got for their pups before! Buyers beware.
2006-11-09 13:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Yes it IS a puppy mill. Of course they are going to say that they're not a puppy mill - that would be stupid if they said it were a mill.
They just clean the pups up a bit... dress them up with fancy bow-ties in their fur and stick them in a basket ready for a photo shoot.
Not only is it a puppy mill... their prices for those poor little pups are ridiculous.
Chihuahuas - $1200 - $3500
Boxers - $1150 - $2200
Golden Retrievers - $995 - $1400
Toy Poodles - $995 - $1700
So many other breeds - all ridiculous prices - all from PUPPY MILLS - all with at least one serious hereditary health problem.
If you want a cute PUPPY, go online and look up breeder websites (ie. www.lucystoypoodles.com)... not a website with 'breeders' ADVERTISING their pups.
If you just want a dog (regardless of age, size, breed etc.), go to your local rescue shelter/pound and adopt a beautiful, older dog.
You won't have to worry about getting up every 2 hours during your sleeping time to take your pup out to go potty.
2006-11-09 12:20:06 · answer #5 · answered by Elena 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
DUH!! Of course it is a puppy mill. You NEVER buy a dog over the internet. There is a REASON they have to sell them that way!
LOL!! I just looked at the Chihuahuas!!!! $2,000!!!!! What a freaking joke!!!!
And what guarantee do you have that the puppy you are getting is the one you see?????
Can you say scam!!!!!! And if it is a LEMON, you have to take them to court....in the state where is came from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gonna fly to who knows where to file that claim!!!!!!!
NOT all breeders are bad. There are good ones that do it for the love and betterment of a breed. That is where you need to go if you do not get one from a shelter.
Do some homework and learn how to spot a good one.
Choose a breed and visit the parent club website. They will tell you what to look for in that breed.
2006-11-09 11:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Buypuppiesdirect.com
2016-11-07 09:07:49 · answer #7 · answered by masri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Puppy mills are cruel, and this IS one. Seriously, get a puppy from an animal shelter... don't support breeders! There are so many puppies in shelters that are there because people buy from breeders instead. Poor little dears. So yeah, there are thousands of puppies to choose from in shelters.
And another thing I've found is that they KNOW that you saved them from their worse situation, so they're grateful! Bred dogs and cats can be very spoiled. of course, there are exceptions to the rule.
2006-11-09 11:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Eve 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'm sorry, but it IS a puppy mill. The fact that they sell their puppies over the internet is just confirming the fact. Please don't buy from them, save a life, and adopt a dog from a shelter/rescue/sanctuary instead. You're just as likely to fall in love with another little sweetheart, and you'll be doing a good deed.
2006-11-09 11:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by Eloise 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Ugh. Poking around on that site made me sick to my stomach.
Having puppies that are nearly full grown, selling mixed breeds for 2000+ dollars, having to advertise like that? I am pretty sure those are puppy mill puppies. At the very least, they are the result of irresponsible dog ownership.
They are so sweet and I can totally understand wanting to get one, but if we ever want to stop idiots like those people from doing that to innocent animals, we have to stop supporting them.
2006-11-09 12:29:44 · answer #10 · answered by jaxchick23 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋