i was trying to decide between a toy poodle and a maltese for my next pet choice. i could care for it well and give it a lovely life but was wondering what you thought of this dog here!
please give me feedback
http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/5a420df9-e7a1.aspx#
Description: This little girl is so little! She is very sweet too! She should mature at about 4 pounds. She is paper trained, and can be shipped for only $170. She is $799. She comes with a health guarantee, a new puppy crate, lots of puppy care information and her shots and wormings are up to date. She comes with a health certificate from the vet also. I have great references. Please see my website for more puppies, references and pictures. You can also purchase your puppy directly on my website with your credit card or you can pay on this website with "Feel Safe, Pet Pay"
2007-08-06 15:41:37 · 15 answers · asked by live for today 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is super cute! But I don't recommend buying from the breeder. Any breeder who sells her pups online without any prescreening of the potential homes they are going to may not be doing this for the right reasons. Also, buying locally means that you can go to the breeders homes, meet the puppies parents and see how the animals are treated. Too many dogs bought long distance are "puppy mill" dogs who often end up with health problems and socialization issues.
Contact the American or Canadian Kennel Club for reputable breeders in your area :)
Good Luck!
2007-08-06 17:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jodi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, only $799 + $170 shipping for a mutt! What a deal!
Yeah, puppy mills/backyard breeder are great scammers...they can pull in some ignorant dog buyer from 3000 miles away.
Go to your shelter or humane society and adopt a needy mutt, don't support the puppy mills trying to make a quick buck on a mixed breed mutt. If you want a purebred dog, find a reputable breeder from www.akc.org or your local dog clubs.
2007-08-06 22:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by tbjumper0514 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The ad says nothing about the puppy coming with a health guarantee. I would not buy from someone who sells mix breeds for a big price tag because you are only encouraging them to create more mixed breed dogs that they will sell for big money. Do you realize that with shipping you will be paying $1000 for a mutt?
If you do not care about breed than go rescue a mixed breed dog from a shelter but do not pay that kind of money for a mixed breed dog from a breeder. The price you are paying for that mixed breed pup is the same or maybe more than you will pay for a quality purebred puppy that will be AKC registered, from a responsible breeder.
2007-08-06 22:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Paying almost $1,000 for a mutt is just plain crazy. You could get the same dog from a shelter for about $100 or less with all shots and spayed or neutered. People who sell these dogs are nothing better than crooks. Would you buy a Timex watch but pay the same price for it as a Rolex, just because you like the timex? Same thing with buying a mutt. Don't pay purebred proce for a mutt.
2007-08-06 23:03:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, a maltipoo is a good in between. May I suggest that instead of buying your pup from a online breeder, I would suggest looking up your local humane society or animal shelters. Most "dog mills" are inhumane and you don't know the conditions before they send you your pet. Theres alot of animals out here that need alot of love and with the money you would save going that route, you would have plenty to get everything they need. Best of luck to you and your new pet. ^_^
2007-08-06 22:49:41 · answer #5 · answered by *~*Mary*~* 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
#1 - Please don't give your money to these people. The people who advertise on nextdaypets are back yard breeders who don't care at all for a puppy's health. No health guarantee = a very big, expensive problem for you. Look around and do your homework - you'll find horror stories on the net about the products of these careless people. They will lie to you to get your $ and sell you a sick dog. Do not get a puppy from them.
2007-08-06 22:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by Misa M 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She sounds GREAT for you! But, puppies take extra care, and are hardier to take care of then older dogs. I would recommend that you read a book or two about puppies, and what to expect from them, before getting this VERY cute puppy. Also, I would recommend that you get a puppy/dog in your area. Shipping isn't the best for a dog, and can VERY easily scare the puppy. If the breeder/owner of the puppy has to ship the puppy over to get to you, then, I would recommend that you look at another dog. It really can be scary for a dog to go on an airplane. But, if you can drive to where the puppy is, then, I think that you should get her! Thanks, and good luck,
~ Future Vet
2007-08-06 22:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Future Vet 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The dog is adorable however I wuold like to caution you on where you are looking to get your pet from. It says she has no papers and is not registered. You do not know the temperment or conditions of the parents. This sounds like a puppy mill puppy.
2007-08-07 00:08:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say run far and fast from this place.
Find a reputable breeder in your area. Or if you really want a mix go to the shelter and look. You won't pay $1000 for a mutt at a shelter, and chance are you can find the same mix too.
2007-08-06 22:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
A great companion is priceless.
Before you spend $800. on a pup the size of a pop can, consider stopping by your local pound or humane society to visit dogs who need a forever home the most.
2007-08-06 22:56:03 · answer #10 · answered by apinkfreak 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋