Reworded: I Am Adopting 2 Puppies From Someone On CraigsList With A $75 Rehoming Fee each....?

Question

They are now 3 weeks old. I will not get them until Dec. 20th. They are a mix mommy is 1/2 Chihuahua and 1/2 Mini Pincher, Daddy Is Pomeranian. Home has 5 dogs. last litter was from different dogs, 8 months ago, pure Pomeranians. this litter was on accident. we can visit as much as we would like till we get them. do not need to pay now. we can take them to the vet to get checked out if we would like. QUESTION: What are some more questions I should ask about them? What should I have before I bring them home?

Answer 1

The sort of questions you need to ask any breeder include: what sort of food should I be feeding them on, have the parents been health tested etc(this is a BIGGY - unfortunately, backyard breeders seldom focus on breeding healthy, sound dogs -they tend to focus more so on producing lots of puppies.....)

If you really want a healthy dog, you're best bet would be to purchase one from a breeder. Most reputable breeders breed for the benefit of the breed (that is, they breed to improve the breed), and health test their dogs against hereditary diseases.

As for bringing home new puppies, you want to have toys (soft and chewable), bowls, food, bedding, lots of newspaper and a bed - I recommend a cardboard box, for the first few months, as puppies like to CHEW things.... use old blankets and towels for the bedding. It's also handy to invest in a small clock, to put under the blankets - the ticking of the clock resembles the mothers heart beat...

New puppies are exciting!

By the way, most breeders don't have 'rehoming fee' if they breed the litter. Most probably you are PAYING for the puppies......

Answer 2

For a mutt like that I hope for $75 they're at least going to have their first set of shots and be wormed. If not, that's kind of a rip off. You can find the same dog in a shelter for that price with it's shots and already spayed or neutered. If that's not part of the deal I'd walk away from this one. As for other questions, ask which vet the parents, and pups have been seen at. What type of food has the mom and pups been eating? Have they worked with potty training the pups at all? Which pup has what kind of personality? etc

For things to have at home- A good crate to aide in house training and just training in general. Whatever type of food they've been weaned onto, toys, food and water dishes, collar with ID tags, leash, lots of cleaning supplies since they are puppies and you'll need them.....

Answer 3

What you need to have before bringing them home
Food, ask what kind they are being fed when they start eating
A kennel, helps with house training and gives them a space to go. Also good when you have to leave them at home while you go out.
Toys,
bowls for food and water. one for each puppy for food and a bigger one for water.
collars and leashes. These you can get a little later but you will still need them. Maybe harnesses too.
grooming supplies, ask the breeder what you will need. what kind of brushes and shampoo.


Questions to Ask
What kind of food are they being fed? buy this kind and if you want to switch do it gradually
What vet are they seeing for the puppies? they should have their first shots and have seen a vet before you bring them home.
Who do they recommend as a vet?
Can you stay in contact if you have any questions?

Answer 4

I never heard of the term "rehoming fee".
I'd ask the breeder to explain that one.

I'd also try to encourage the breeder to spay / neuter, and to stop bringing more accidents into this world.

Answer 5

Congratulations for patronizing an irresponsible breeder and putting money in the pockets of people who shouldn't be churning out puppies.

You're giving them exactly what they want so they can continue to add to the overpopulation problem.

Personally, I'd recommend telling them to get stuffed and going to a shelter and adopting a dog that is at risk of being killed, instead of rewarding backyard breeders.