Irish wolfhound?

Question

Ok so i was searching for irish wolfhounds in florida, and came across a 4 month old puppy. Hes gorgeuos. Hes only $600. I found him on www.puppyfind.com i was wondering if its worth it. Like do you think i should have him shipped to me in florida. If anyone has ever orderd or know someone who did could you please tell me if there trustworthy. I REALLY WANT THIS PUPPY.

Answer 1

Reputable breeders will not ship a puppy sight unseen.

Answer 2

If this is a breeder selling the dog for $600.00 it doesn't sound like a decent breeder. I just bought a wolfhound on Saturday and I paid $1,800.00. Reputable IW breeders have ALOT of expenses they incur with liver shunt testing, vaccinations, the cost of the delivery of the litter because they have a machine hooked up to the mother to make sure all is well with the birth, the pregnancy is done through a medical procedure, the quality food they are fed, etc. I don't claim to know alot about it but it is all info I've been reading up on since I started talking with the breeder 3 months ago. She told me the average price from a good breeder is $1,500.00 - $2,200.00 to get a purebred, healthy pup. Just be careful of puppy mill dogs and I have heard several times that these places like Next Day Pets,etc. can be scams. It's really important to see the place the dog is being kept and the other puppies in the litter and to meet the breeder to make sure they all look healthy and make sure they're in a good environment. A good breeder would want to interview you and make sure you are worthy and will be good to the life they brought into this world.

Answer 3

First off I am a reputable breeder but not of Wolfhounds. A puppymill WH might be $600.00 but why would you or anyone buy from a puppymill? By doing that you keep the cruelty to those poor animals going because you give them what they want, money! Yes, dogs from reputable breeders are much more expensive but there are several reasons for that. The first is that we cull out genetic defects in our dogs by very expensive genetic testing. If dogs are found to have bad genes, we spay or neuter them immediately so they cannot reproduce and pass it on. Another reason is that we always look for the right home for the DOG, not the family. We may have to keep a pup for six months or longer to ensure they get the finest. That costs money, too. A lot! Most all reputable breeders always include in their sale contract the clause that if the dog does not work out with the family for ANY reason it must, legally, be returned to the breeder. Many breeders will even return the purchase price to ensure getting the dog back to be placed in a loving home if possible or kept by the breeder for it's natural life. Again, huge money to the breeder. We do not breed for the money! If you are reputable there is no profit in dog breeding. We do it for the love of the breed and to ensure the healthiest, happiest standard of that breed. Please, please reconsider your desire for this dog until you investigate it further, much further. There is no status of having the largest breed in the world if it leaves you heartbroken when it dies unexpectedly from inherent illness or genetic defect. You might keep in mind that a reputable Wolfhound breeder would be charging several thousand dollars for a puppy from a tried and true line. The other thing to keep in mind is that the average WH only lives for five to seven years. The bigger the breed the faster they go and again, you are left with a broken heart. Think about this very carefully before you do anything. I sincerely hope you find a dog to fit your lifestyle and become forever friends.

Answer 4

A: do you have enough time and property?.. Wolfhounds need LOTS of attention.. and lots of time to exercise.. (they will chew EVERYTHING as puppies)..

B: Do you have money for vet bills.. Wolfhounds have lots of genetic predispositions for illness.. They have to be monitored as they grow.. (If they grow too fast their bones become weak and they tend to get injured, to slow and it shows the possibility for another problem)_
They need HIGH quality food.. this also is for the bones. They have issues with bloat.. and many more problems..

C: They have shorter lifespans than most breeds.. (most large dogs do.. but these ones are some of the shortest)

D: NO reputable breeder will ship to someone without meeting them.

E: I would recommend taking a trip to Gentle Giants in California.. (they have to meet the family before they okay an adoption..)http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/
http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/flash_movies/family_2/gentle_giants_home_videos_page_1.htm#home_videos

I found another company called Gentle Giants that is not affiliated with that one .. this one is in New Jersey.. but I don't know much about them...

Answer 5

First off beautiful dog Ive always wanted one but could never find one in the area in which I lived. Yes I have known someone to buy a dog offline, pick it out via photo of the pup (and parents) and have it flown same day air to them(it was my cousin in Louisiana). Anyhow the dog is a black boxer and just as boxers go gorgeous as can be. However, and there is a however the pups temperment SUCKS! She bought it as a family dog and planned to breed her just once with her other boxer. The dog is now 3 yrs old and she is still a *itch of an animal and my cousin said she'd never do it again. I wish you luck. Personally if you can not meet the dog prior to purchase and its parents are not on site for you to interact with I wouldnt risk it. You say you found one for 600 dollars ive never heard of one under 1000, if its not a puppymill thats a great price however his price might be dropped for quicker sale if he's the last of a litter and at 4 months I'd assume he is or they are not registured (why get papers unless you plan on showing or breeding for profit). There is always the opition of asking if you can have some referances from ppl that have purchased pups from them

Answer 6

i have myself had dogs shipped to me.
it can be absolutly safe.

what i would suggest is firslty do a search on this breders name, see what comes up, secondly i would ask for email adresses of others who have purchased from her, tlak to them see what they thought, and ask for a veterinary reference.

due to the higher risk of knee and hip problems as well as heart and bloat problems in the breed you want to know WHAT these dogs have been genetically tested for (and by that i mean OFA not "oh my dog was seen by the vet hes healthy") and ask how many dogs in that puppies genetic line have bloated.

if after all these questions everything seems ok, you want a picture of the puppy with something specific in it, mabe a peice of paper with your name on it, or a specific colored bow in the dogs fur or something, that way you know this person HAS the puppy.
Ask to see pictures of the parents too.

GOOD breeders will be willing to do all of this for you.

next you want to ask about payment.
when buying online i refuse to send anything cash like, no checks, no cash and NO money orders, if im paying for a pup online i use PAYPAL, i offer to pay the 3% extra paypal fee.
most good breders, if they dont already have paypal are more than willing to get one as long as you offer to pay that extra fee.
Pay pal protects BOTH parties. with paypal the money you sent is good, no matter what the breeder doesnt have to worry about a bounced check.
and you dont have to worry the breeder wont send you the puppy because if something happens where you never recive the puppy in questin you can dispute through paypal and get every penny back.

if you send cash or other "as good as cash" things if there scam artists you never see the puppy OR the cash.

good luck.