I don't have tons of cash lying around and would like to pay with a credit card. I know all breeders are different, but just in general do they take credit cards?
2007-02-20 07:51:44 · 11 answers · asked by Animal Lover 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Generally if they are taking credit cards then they are commercial breeders, not breeders looking to improve the breed. Places like commercial resellers and other individuals who take in dogs from mills and backyard breeders will accept credit cards. They look slick and classy but the places these dogs come from are disgusting.
Try doing research on breeders who are caring and conscientous. usually these are small breeders who only have a litter or two a year and don't have the money to invest in accepting credit cards. They put all their money into ensuring their puppies are well conformed, come from tested parents and are well socialized.
2007-02-20 07:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by SC 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most good breeders DO NOT take credit cards, because breeding is not a business for them it is a hobby. For example, I have at MOST one litter a year (usually less) so it simply would not be worth it for me to take credit cards to sell less than 8 puppies a year. Unless they happen to take credit cards for another business I would avoid breeders that take them.
Anyways, if you are short of cash then perhaps a dog is not a good idea at this time. Don't forget you need to shell out for accessories, checkups at the vet (2 or 3 in the first year) and what if your pup gets sick or injured? Big $$$$$. The purchase price of a dog is nothing compared to the cost of maintenance.
2007-02-20 08:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My personal recommendation is that you break down all of your 1099 forms and then add your cash and other payments as well. Here's why: when the IRS runs your partnership tax return through its computer, the computer is going to look for certain numbers--those numbers are on the 1099s that they have received for you. As long as there's something that matches, the computer will chug along just fine and be happy--no audit. Where you get into trouble is when the computer doesn't see a match. Then it kicks out your return and a human has to take a look. Much of the time, the human sees what the computer missed and your return finishes processing and you'll never know there was a problem. But you want to make it easy on the computer--think of it as the village idiot, it can't think for itself. If you make your numbers so that the computer is happy, you'll never have to deal with the human taking a look. A human is a different story. You might get the person who knows a lot about your type of business, takes one look at your return and goes, "Oh--of course. Pass." Or, you might get the exact opposite reaction. You don't know how the human will react. My advice: anything with a 1099 gets a line item.
2016-05-23 23:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because most of them are backyard breeders contributing to the pet overpopulation problem, causing more dogs ad cats to end up in the pound on death row.
As far as reputable breeders, I don't think they generally accept credit cards. However, if you pay cash, you will need a recipt and a signature in case something is wrong with the pup.
2007-02-20 07:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend anyplace that would take a credit card, such as a pet store, for getting a dog. Save up your cash and go to a reputable breeder. (If you save just $20 a month, in 10 months, you'll have $200!--plenty for a nice pet-quality pup!)
Of course, here's another thought....how will you pay for the vet bills? You can't put everything on your credit card, you'd go broke paying it off!
2007-02-20 07:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my 20 plus years of breeding Goldens I never took a credit card. Cash or Bank Check that's it!
2007-02-20 08:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best solution here is to find a couple you're interested in and ask them directly.
If you don't have a lot of cash..couple of questions for YOU...why not adopt a pet from the shelters? It's much cheaper and you'd be doing a good deed. Also, are you certain you can afford a dog, if you don't have much money? The vet bills can be staggering. Just food for thought.
Good luck!
2007-02-20 07:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by Erika B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Small breeders usually wont take credit cards, they just don't have that facility.
Some large puppy mill type breeders may.
2007-02-20 07:55:55 · answer #8 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you buy dogs off the internet they will often takes credit cards or a pet store. if you go to someones home to purchase a dog they will most likely not take that form of payment
2007-02-20 07:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That would depend entirely on the breeder.
2007-02-20 07:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋