Puppy waiting lists?

Question

How long before you want to get a puppy should you ask a breeder to put you on there waiting list?

thanx for the advice so far but all the breeders i have talked to in my state (maine) will not put me on a list yet casue i want one in a year (yorkshire terrier) but none have told me when i can go on a list.

Answer 1

Depends on the breeder. I know breeders who start lists as soon as they schedule a breeding. I know others who start when the dog is pregnant. I start when when I know the dog is pregnant unless someone asks to be put on earier. My one of my dogs is in breeding now and I have 3 people already waiting. I dont ask for deposits until the pups are born then its picking list based on 1st deposit in. Others want deposit before birth. Again it depends on the breeder. Speek to the breeder you want to use and see what his or her policy is.

Answer 2

You should try and get on any waiting list ASAP. As you would know, Yorkshire Terriers do not have large litters (between 1 and 5) and there would be many more people on the waiting list (of a REPUTABLE breeder) than 5. Be prepared to wait on the list for up to a year or longer. Before just rushing to be put on the shortest waiting list, check up on the breeder. Check references, their website, any information on their kennel, why they breed, do they show the dogs etc. The more information on the breeder that you have, the more confident you will feel about purchasing a puppy from them. You could also ask around to different breeders (even if they are out of your state) and ask to go on a few different waiting lists. Not a lot of breeders will have puppies available when you want the puppy. No good breeder should have more than 3 litters per year so it could take a long while until you get your Yorkie puppy. In the meantime, research as much as you possibly can, take a look at other breeders and most importantly, go and take a look at the home and/or kennel of the breeder(s) you are thinking about buying a puppy from.

I am currently on two waiting lists for a Dalmatian puppy and even though Dal's are known for having large litters (6 to 14 puppies), I still need to wait 2 months for the mating to go ahead, 2 months until they are born and an additional 2 months so the puppies are fully weaned.

Answer 3

Depends on the breed of puppy you are trying to buy. If a really common breed, there are usually more available from good breeders. If you are looking at a breed that is harder to find, it may take a while. A YEAR is common to get a puppy from a reputable breeder. Most puppies will be sold before they are born or sometimes well into future breedings. I personally spent a year and a half on a good breeders list for an Old English Mastiff and still didn't get it from her beacuse she wasn't having any luck producing the sex and color I paid for. I therefore ended up getting my puppy from another good breeder that had a litter due that hadn't even been advertised yet. I got that puppy only by direct refferal since I waited so long for my puppy. He is Gorgeous and worth the wait to get my exact dream dog, but it can take a long time to get what you want. So at least give yourself a year for rare breeds and 6-8 months for common breeds. Use that time to research the breed more and also the people you are buying from. You will get your puppy only in the order of how people placed thier deposits and depending on the sex etc chosen before you. Even if a puppy of the same sex and color you wanted is born, anyone that wanted the same who placed their deposit first will get the puppy. So that is another factor in your time line to consider. If you want a rare breed but the most common color and sex of that breed, you will have a LONG wait. Most times common breeds are quickly found since so many breeders specialize in the most popular pet breeds.Good luck with your puppy hunt and don't rush, it's better to get what you want than to settle and be slightly disappointed.

Answer 4

I think it depends. The breeder I got my Jack Russell from had pictures of the parents up ahead of time. I basically chose what litter I wanted based on the parents' history, look, and personility (with certain dog breed like jack russells--there are so many different looks and coats). I really wanted to have an idea of the look of the parents before just putting myself on some random list and not having any idea of what the puppies would look like). So I would say I probably put my name on the list about three months before I got the puppy. However, if you are picking a really popular breed right now such as labs, goldens, or yorkies....you might really have to do it a lot earlier.

Answer 5

It depends on the breeder. I have been on a waiting list for a puppy for 3 months now, and I will wait as long as I have to, to get a puppy from this specific breeder. I want a particular color, from champion lines.

If you just "want a puppy" then, any breeder will do. If you want one of the best, then you have to wait. Many breeders will tell you how long their list is, and when you might expect a pup.

Answer 6

At least a year. Any reputable/responsible breeder will have a waiting list, and probably a few names left from the last litter they had. So... if you're waiting for a particular breeding, get on their list as soon as possible. Ask them to contact when they consider having another litter, things change, and when they have another litter, it might not be the right time for you.

Answer 7

The breeder is the only one who can tell you how long the list is. If you insist on buying a dog from a breeder, make sure he/she is reputable. Get references and check them. Ask for a reference that has been unhappy with their services, then find out how the problems were resolved. A vet can be a good source of breeder information.

There are many dogs in rescue programs that need homes. I would suggest doing a websearch for the rescue organization for the breed you want. This, in my opinion, is a much more responsible move than buying a "puppy mill" pup.

Answer 8

I have people on my list and My dogs haven't been breed yet..they will be in a few months. They can put you on their list at any time. I even had a women come over to give me money for one of my puppies. She wanted to make sure she got one. So anytime will be fine. Just keep in touch with her. She will know when the next set of puppies will be born.

Answer 9

As soon as you find the breeder that you are interested in - contact them immediately. Depending upon the breed & the quality of the litter, there may be a long waiting list.

Answer 10

Right away. I'm on a reservation list for a working Malinois litter and they haven't even been ultrasounded yet.