Almost every dog breeder's website has the option to ship by plane. They usually look quite reputable, but then I hear a lot of people saying that NO good breeder would ship.
So, what are your opinions?
2007-12-12 11:34:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
For the record, I'm not a fan of shipping animals. I've heard a lot of bad stories.
2007-12-12 11:40:09 · update #1
Dogperson - I agree. I know most of the usual warning signs of backyard breeders. I see plenty that have five + different breeds, and boast all colors!
2007-12-12 11:45:44 · update #2
Yes. When I was breeding, I did ship pups - not often and one of them was to an AKC breeder judge. The others were people who were already experienced exhibitors in the breed. I wouldn't be quite as willing to ship a puppy to someone inexperienced, at least not without a lot of phone conversations, e-mails and references from a vet and friends.
2007-12-12 11:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Breeders may ro may not ship they puppies it is pretty much a matter of personal choice. Personally I've shipped puppies in even from Europe and I ship my puppies to people when they are to far away to reasonably be expected to come and pick their puppies up. I've got a waiting list of well over a year for my puppies. During that time I've had plenty of time to talk with the people and learn about them. Often I also have friends in the person's area that I know do a home check and report back to me.
Honestly shipping isn't traumatic to the pup as long as the puppy has as sound temperament to begin with and they get used to the crate before hand. The real key is to make sure that the pup is in the proper size crate rather than one that is too big. If the first time they are in a crate is whne they are shipped yes it may scare them. If the crate is too big then the pup get bounced around and that can be scary to them. You also need to try do everything possible to get the pup on a direct non-stop flight since this eliminates the chance of them missing a connection. For me most of the time this means a 4-5 hr drive to get them to a major airport and it means that the person on the other end is going to have to drive to a major airport. It is also important to make sure that you give the a blanket with the smell of their mom and littermates on it. As long as you do these things normally the pup arrives at the other end ready to bounce out of the crate and play. Of course there are always exceptions but the majority of the time the trip is much more stressful for the people involved than the pup.
2007-12-12 12:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally don't think it's a good idea for a breeder to ship a puppy. However, many reuputable breeders do ship puppies all the time. So, it's not a given that when you see a breeder will ship, that they are bad. A bigger hint at a puppy mill type breeder are the websites where they say they have all colors and have 3 or 4 litters at a time. Run from those!
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2007-12-12 11:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - if you've never met the new owner, how do you know who's waiting at the other end of the flight to pick up the puppy? A puppy farmer? A naive kid who wants a cute little puppy? A dog fighter? I'd never give a pup to someone who'd contacted me by email and sent me a cheque or money order.
Some breeders will ship dogs if it's to a fellow breeder with whom they're seeking to expand bloodlines, or to a new owner with whom they've had a great deal of contact. Plenty of eminent show dogs are flown/driven long distances to compete in classes, and people who emigrate fly their dogs as well. The long journey may be stressful for some dogs, though that's not always the main reason a breeder won't ship.
Edit: 'Shipped puppies' is also one of the most wide-ranging scams at the moment. A 'breeder' advertises their pups in a paper or on the internet, and then waits for interested buyers to contact them. They take all the buyer's contact details and say they've arranged for the flight and that the puppy will be dispatched as soon as the buyer wires/transfers the appropriate amount of money - usually far less than a puppy of that pedigree would be worth, which is what reels so many people in. Buyer sends their money, thinking they've just got a great deal. Seller is never heard from again - the money is lost and there won't have been any dogs in the first place. It's a modern variant on the 1980s Nigerian 491 scam, though many of the con artists are still located in parts of Africa.
2007-12-12 11:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by La Comtesse DeSpair 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I would ship to fellow breed fanciers form outta state that I had either meet and midpoint events or came highly recomended by others I know, but to someone I never met and exchanged 3 emails with - No or at least not without one heck of a reference!!!
In the back of my mind answering this is the obligation of a breeder to go get any pup of theirs that ends up homeless and if I can't afford the cost or time to go get a pup on the other side of the country, the only way i'm gonna place one there is if the person isn't likely of "bail" on the dog AND has the safty net provided by being a member of a kennel club in thier area (usually such clubs will provide for a member dogs should disaster strike)
2007-12-12 12:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a breeder, but I don't think it sounds like a good idea. I don't see how people have to buy from that particular place...there has to be about 20 shelters and at least a few good breeders within a driving distance of a person's home.
I asked a q about this the other day. I get nervous sending inanimate objects in the mail. I would give myself ulcers if I knew a living dog was being shipped...
2007-12-12 11:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by KS 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not a breeder, but I will not ship my pups. A 10 week old pup on a plane?!! Oh please! Also, who knows who you're shipping it to? I will have to look at the owner's house and family first. It's like letting your puppy run away for $800.
2007-12-12 11:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I will never ship I must meet the new owner in person and shipping is to much stress on a baby also you have no way of knowing what might happen to it or what it might come in contact with
2007-12-12 12:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a truly repuatable breeder wants to meet you in person before they wil sell you one of their "BABIES"
remember, no matter how professional, fancy, nice, respectable a website looks unless you can inspect the facilities in person you never know if they are repuatable or not...and TRULY repuatable breeders do not ship unless they have met you in the past (ie through dog shows) or you can go there and pick the puppy up in person and fly home with the puppy in the cabin.
shipping can be safe (i only trust continental and delta (british airways for overseas import) however as a breeder, i would never ship a puppy unless i have met the person and know them...i dont sell to anyone i havent met and run a bg check on.
2007-12-12 11:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by Gems 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have had ALL my babies shipped to me. I would talk to handlers and great breeders to get info on where to buy specific breeds. I contacted them and after several emails and phone calls, one would be shipped. I have 4 babies that were flown to me only because where I live....PUPPY MILLS are everywhere and you cannot find true breeding.
I have been very happy with shipping. I would recommend it if both parties do their research.
2007-12-12 11:46:17 · answer #10 · answered by aDORAble 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋