whats a ligitimate website to purchase puppies?

Question

how do you know? any people from actual experience?

Answer 1

Be sure anyone you adopt from has a 501(3) c this also makes your adoption fee a tax deduction. If God forbid you are buying from a breeder be sure they have a tax id number or give you their social for tax purposes. Make sure they are reporting income to the irs as a legit business.

Anyone you purchase anything from should fill out this form for you:

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf?portlet=3

Answer 2

Try the AKC website. www.akc.org. They have a breeders classified section where they list puppies for sale. They also have a listing for breed specific rescues. The rescues are always looking for “forever” homes for their dogs! Also, you can try www.puppyfind.com. Be very, very careful about that site. There are too many puppy mills and backyard breeders that list on this site. However, if you know what you are looking for and the AKC standards for the breed, then you should do just find there, as long as you ask the right questions!.

Here are some of the questions that you need to ask the breeder:

1. Do you have both parents on site? -- This lets you see both parents and see how they behave. This is a good indicator on how the puppy will act.

2. Are the parents and puppies AKC?-- If not, run!!! AKC has some of the strictest guidelines of any of the registries. Most dogs that are not AKC (and even some that are) should never have been born because they are very poor quality.

3. Are the parents current on all shots and are currently on Heartworm preventative? -- Shows that the parents are well cared for.

4. Have all of the proper genetic tests been done on the parents before mating? -- Shows if there are any potential serious genetic defects in the lines.

5. What type of health guarantee does the puppy have? -- Most reputable breeders have a return or refund policy if the puppy has health issues.

6. What kind of contract must I sign to get the puppy? -- If there is no contract, RUN! This shows they really don't care who gets the puppy as long as they get money!

7. Will the puppy have its first shots and be wormed? -- This is a MUST!

8. How many litters has she had? How many litters do all of your dogs have per year? -- If she has had more than 4 litters, I would be concerned. If she has had more that 3 litters in two year, Backyard Breeder, RUN! If she has several litters a year out of very few dogs, STAY AWAY! Use some common sense. A dog really shouldn't have more than one litter a year. However, accidents happen, but more than three in two years means she was bred every time she went into heat.

9. Are the parents considered pets? Do they have free run of the house? -- If they are outside only, or contained to a small area of the house, they may not be well socialized. I would be very wary.

10. So you have references from your vet, neighbors, and people who purchased puppies from previous litters? -- References are so important, so that you know how others feel about the breeder. If the breeder refuses, then you should stay away!

Finally, make sure that you inspect the property where the breeder has the dogs. See how they interact with other animals, and yourself. You can tell by looking at them and interacting with them if they are well cared for.

Also, don't be surprised if the breeder asks you for some things too. I always ask for references, a letter from the landlord if they do not own their own home, if they have done their research, how they plan on house-breaking the dog, and who would be their primary vet.

Good luck! If you have any more questions, feel free to e-mail me! I have used both websites. I have listed on the AKC and purchased from puppyfind.

Answer 3

You should not buy puppies or any animal off the internet. You can check the local newspaper and find breeders or go to an animal store. But buying off the internet, you never know if the animal is sick, inbred or if it actually exists. Sometime people post ads for animals they don't have just to get money and then you can't find them again. And you would be out that money. The animals could be stolen. And shipping animals isn't always safe either. Find a breeder in your area, go meet with them, check out the place where the dog had the puppies, make sure they are clean and they have been checked by a vet.

Answer 4

There isn't one. Check out a few websites, make a list of the breeders and research them and their dogs thoroughly.
Get vet references as well as references from previous buyers, club affiliations.

I've had both wonderful results and disastrous results (slamming a breeder on here isn't allowed), so I would suggest unless you've done your homework thoroughly.... don't do it.

At www.nextdaypets.com, you have to sign up also, and their policy is "no misleading or fradulant information", but when a breeder advertises "AKC Champion Bred (insert breed)", umm doesn't that mean sire and dam are "CHAMPIONS"? Not one of her dobermans carries a CH title. So, I wouldn't exactly say just because they have to register means they are reputable or ethical breeders. On the AKC website, there are a few litters of Dobermans listed in the Breeder Classifieds where one or both parents are "WZ".. (white or carriers of the white gene for those unfamiliar with Dobermans). Just because it's the AKC website doesn't make them reputable either. THOROUGHLY do the homework!

Answer 5

The only website I trust when it comes to "purchasing" or better to say adopting a pet is petfinder. (www.petfinder.org). You can browse through photos and information about pets and contact shelters in your area. You can go visit the dog in person, spent time, fill out an application, and adopt the dog out.

I used Petfinder to find my dog and I adopted her out in person at a shelter.

If you must use a website to find a dog please go through AKC.org breeder referral or breeder classfieds. That is the only way to find a reputable breeder.

As to these other puppy buying sites they can be anythin puppy mills, a scam, etc. You don't know for sure what you are getting into. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Many reputable breeders have websites. You can't purchase a puppy from reputable breeders without at least first TALKING to the breeder. Anyone who is a good breeder cares too much about their puppies than to sell them on the internet! Just check the AKC or CKC websites for breeder listings. ONLY buy from a breeder who registers their puppies, has a health guarantee in a written contract, and who raises their pups in their home, not in kennels or in a barn.

Answer 7

Word of mouth from a reputable/trusted vet is a good place to start. Talk to anyone in your area who is AKC certified to raise any breed, and ask them for referals too. Once you contact a breeder, ask them to refer you to clients you can contact. If they refuse, move on. Any breeder worth their salt and the money they are going to charge you, won't have a problem handing out the contact information of a 'satisfied' customer.

Remember to visit your local humane society also. Many specialty breeds are given up by their owners all the time and need nothing but a 'good owner' and a decent home!

Answer 8

The following sites require that anyone listing dogs with them go through a VERY rigorous screening process which includes a demand for a reference letter from a veterinarian. The sites then contact the vet to make sure the reference is a legitimate one. The sites also pull the listings from any breeder or organization against which legitimate complaints are filed.

petfinder.com
pets911.com
1-800-save-a-pet.com

We know, because we're one of the agencies listed with these sites, and we appreciate how careful and thorough they've been at weeding out the "bad" folks.

Answer 9

I have a friend who has bought 2 dogs from on line. I personally would never do it because you don't know the temperament of the pup that will be sent to you, you basically pick a dog by their looks not their personality nor would you be able to meet the parents of the pup. Her boxer pup was honestly the most beautiful boxer I had ever seen {and i don't like boxers at all} but her temperament wasn't as pretty as she was. The bichon she bought was both beautiful and had a great temperament. Most on line sites don't offer refunds on temperaments.

Answer 10

Can't really think of any. A reputable breeder wants to meet any potential buyers of her puppies to make sure they will have good homes. You should meet the pups and at least one parent to better your chances of choosing a stable, healthy dog. A listing of breeders is one thing, but actually purchasing from a web site is not a good idea.

Answer 11

At puppyfind.com lists lots of dogs for sale. You have to sign up, and you can find a dog/puppy by it's breed. You can also get emails when dogs/puppies of your choice are listed for sale. It's a cool website. They list lots of owners/breeders. Have a great day!