If a breeder knows someone wants and says that they are going to purchase a puppy from them,?

Question

is it wrong for them to sell the puppy without first consulting the original inquirer?

Answer 1

A good breeder would probably touch base with the original person who inquired to see if they still wanted the pup - unless a significant time has passed. If the person still wanted the pup, they would require a deposit of some sort.

However, it's not a breeder's job to chase down potential owners. Unless a deposit was put down initially, a breeder may have viewed the person as a lookie loo.

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Answer 2

Touchy subject :( Did the first inquirer put a deposit down? Did they state a definite date they would be back leaving their contact information? Many times, reputable breeders have a waiting list for their puppies only to find out that when the puppies arrive those on the waiting list are no longer waiting. However, it is only POLITE to at least contact them. The other types of breeders are frequently more interested in getting the puppy placed and out of their realm of responsibility. IF that is the type of person that you are talking about, there are probably more reasons you are better off not dealing with them at all.

Answer 3

Responsible breeders conduct extensive interviews with EVERY member of the prospective puppy owner's family, then they match up the family with a puppy whose temperament is a perfect "fit" for them. So, it's possible the breeder just felt the other home for some reason, was the best place for the puppy. If that is the case, call the breeder to let them know you are still interested in getting a puppy from them.
If the breeder did NOT do interviews with you & every member of your family, then they are a backyard breeder and simply out to make a buck, so they sold the pup to the first person who had their money ready.
RUN from that breeder and find a responsible one. You'll be very happy you did.

Answer 4

Whoever put the deposit down first gets the dog. I am guessing that you are looking at a puppy that you want, and the breeder has a friend that wants that same puppy? As long as you put down the deposit first you should get the puppy. And yes, I think that it is wrong for a breeder to turn around and sell a puppy to a friend instead of someone that already put a deposit on the puppy.

Answer 5

Depends on how long since you talked. When most people want puppies they want them now. So 90% of the numbers we saved when we got calls did not get a puppy. Near 40% of the people that said they were on thier way to look did not even show up. Sorry for them selling your puppy but this is why it happens. A deposit will hold a puppy. If someone says they are on the way I will not sell what they want to look at for a reasonable amount of time for them to get here. Waiting till tomorrow when you may come or not does not save you a puppy.

Answer 6

If the first person did not put down a deposit on the pup, the breeder has the right to accept a deposit from another party.

However, yes, the ethical thing to do would be to contact the first person that inquired. If they don't put down a deposit, then the breed can accept a deposit from the second person.

Some so called "breeders" are in it for profit, and will sell a pup to the first person that flashes the right money! So, you might want to do a little more homework on this breeder. A reputable/ responsible breeder of quality dogs/pups is lucky to break even on a litter.

Answer 7

Every breeder I have know requires a deposit to hold a pup. This is so you can't tell them, "gee, I really want that dog", and then back out after they have turned down other interested parties.

Are you the person who is buying it,or the original inquirer who didn't put down the deposit and lost out?

Answer 8

I had this happen to me a week ago, they got rid of a husky that they promised me. I called everyday to let them know what day and time i am coming to get it and they were fine with it. Then on the day i was to pick it up, they no longer had it. I wish they would have atleast had the courtesy to call me and tell me that they no longer had the dog, but theres nothing i could do but get a different one. The breeders are able to get rid of the pups on a first come first serve basis, the only way it is wrong is if you made a deposit on the dog and they still gave it to someone else.

Answer 9

if you placed a deposit it is totally wrong for them to sell the pup . but if you only asked about it the hes gotta sell pup to who's paying. i have had people in the past inquirer about a certain pup then and keep in contact i tell the next person that that dog is already taken and then they back out with out any lost because i didn't get a deposit . so unless you have put a deposit down then he gotta sale the dog when he can or he might get stuck with the pup. so people call about dogs look at dogs say there gonna get them but never return they are just lookers

Answer 10

the breeder gets to deside who the puppy goes to. Unless there was a deposite placed on the puppy, I'd say it isn't wrong, esspecialy if the new buyers will make a better home for the dog. Now is this 'nice' to the orriginal unquirer.. NO, but that's life.