One sign of a good breeder is that they are interviewing you! Not the other way around. Also, you should try to meet the parents, or at least one of them, of your puppy and of course puppies should be kept in the house and handled many times a day.
Originally Posted by Clarity. The first dog we bought from our breeder I did not negotiate the price. The second time I did. Our breeder basically offered us a "family discount" since we stayed in touch after we bought our first dog and then she probably offered as an appreciative thing for taking good care of our first dog and also giving her repeat business.
So I would say, yes it's negotiable. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last Jump to page:. Places to Go: Carriers! Diaper Bags, etc. Bitching post Suggestion Box! Kid Crafts Co-ops Announcements, Rules! Baby Sleep! A dog person can tell the difference instantly, but most potential pet buyers cannot. Not all of any type of breeder will have all the characteristics below all of the time, which is what makes identifying them tricky for the pet buyer. Dog breeding is a science and an art form, and it takes a large measure of both to produce a really fine specimen of any breed.
The single identifying factor that makes a good breeder standout, therefore, is the quality and condition of the adult dogs in the kennel. Regardless of the age of dog the buyer is seeking at the moment, it is the adult dog which will be part of the family for many years. For these reasons, the adult dogs in a kennel should be evaluated carefully before the buyer even begins to look at puppies. The Puppy Mill adults, if you see them at all, are of inferior quality.
Puppy Mill Websites focus on puppies often with minimal or no reference to adult dogs at all. Responsible breeders concentrate on the accomplishments of adult dogs, often in multiple venues, such as the show ring, performance, and therapy. Commercial Breeders are running a business and are driven by profit. To me, the number and degree of the shortcuts help identify the differences between a good breeder, a professional commercial breeder and a puppy mill. A puppy worth a couple of thousand dollars is presented online by a puppy mill sparkly clean and cute to enhance its value.
Also be wary of a breeder with multiple breeds or puppies born at multiple locations, especially if other for-profit elements are present. Volume is only one factor and not always possible to identify with only one or two visits to a website. Numbers by themselves do not tell the buyer what is excessive. Look beyond volume for other characteristics to be sure. It is up to the buyer to know what a fair price for a puppy is.
Puppy prices and information on deposits are prominently featured on Puppy Mill websites. The sale of a puppy for them involves personal contact.
Joined: Feb 17, Messages: 13, Likes Received: 3, No I couldnt. Somehow it doesnt seem right bargaining over a life If I couldnt afford it, I would probably walk away rather than imply that they werent worth the money.
To me they become priceless anyhow, no matter how much they cost:lol:. Joined: Aug 11, Messages: 6, Likes Received: I would never negotiate price. Joined: Jun 17, Messages: 3, Likes Received: I'd tell someone where to go if they tried to haggle on the price of a pup. And I probaly wouldn't be too nice about it either. PoisonGirl Banned. Joined: Oct 24, Messages: 19, Likes Received: Nope I would never do it and would be offended if someone did it to me too! So expect to be quizzed on what you expect and can offer to their treasured baby.
If there are no questions from the breeder, run the other way. Ask if the breeder has ever turned down a sale. Local newspapers may post advertisements for much less. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.
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