11/12/2023
SHARED INFO 🧐
I am seeing so many scammer/adopters these days and know there are honest people in the group looking for their fur baby and price of pups can be a huge sticker shock. Which means scammers offer cheap prices to reel people in to scams. Please remember that today's cost has risen for vet care, food and whelping supplies. Reputable breeders aren’t going to skip important care to give a cheaper price.
But we understand that everyone has a budget. So I wanted to give some helpful tips to avoid being scammed. Even if you don’t get a pup from me feel free to message if you aren’t sure the person is legit. Here are some helpful tips
🚩 red flags
1. Links under other people posts, I bought my pup here links, links to Instagram and people randomly sending you messages without you asking for more info.
2. Profile is new, less than a year only thing you can see is profile pic. Updates are usually fake events or shared posts.
3. If pup is less than 7 0 0. Feel free to them ask what’s included in price. As a buyer you should be able to ask any questions related to the pup, upbringing, patents and care. Do know some could be cheaper because they are an older pup, mixed breed, one that has a flaw (hernia which can be fixed when neutered) or a rehoming pup. If the pup is cheap request to see mom and dad (unless a rehome) Cheap pups could mean puppy mill/puppy flipper. Don’t be a buyer who supports bad living condition, moms only used for breeding, stuck in wire cages stacked. You aren’t saving the pups you are condemning the parents.
4. Ask for pictures of the puppies and parents. Then Reverse image them! Most of these idiots use Pinterest photos. Also remember pictures can be years old. **Sometime the stud dad may belong to another breeder just FYI
6. Free delivery to your door. First do you want a stranger at your house? Second nothing is ever free. Gas and flights cost money. Saying they need 150 up front to fly the dog to you. I don’t know where your airport is but tickets aren’t that cheap.
8. We need the money to switch over owner ship. Most puppies come with are application papers for your to pay get their papers. You need the breeder's signature and the new buyer's signature. Hard to do if you aren’t there. Also, papers are usually 75 bucks.
10. Avoiding answering questions. If you have to ask numerous times the same questions that’s a red flag.
11. Ask for video chat. Just videos can be old or stolen. Video chat allows you to see parents, pups and the breeder. If they refused because they Don't know how (older breeders) then request references and vet info.
12. Run if they are pressuring you to send money, gift card or other strange money requests or make it sound like someone else is wanting the pup next. Good breeders won’t rush you; they want a successful adoption. On the flip side breeders can’t hold a pup till you decide.
13. Possibly but not always their location on fb doesn’t match where they say they are.
14. They don’t allow pick ups or meet where they are located at. However it’s not always a red flag, for breeders who don’t let you in their house should still do a video chat. Why they say no to house visits:
1. New strain of parvo killing quicker, and they don’t want to risk it
2. Covid and other germs
3. They don’t know you and you don’t know them safer for both to meet in a public area. False adopters can scam or harm Breeder by acting like they want “pick out” their pup but actually are scoping out the place to come back and steal mom and litter.
4. 5. Sexual predators, some breeders are female no one wants strangers to know where they live.
5. There is nothing wrong for both parties wanting to be safe.
15. Last and only after you have done or discussed all the above info. Some breeders require deposit. Breeders get at least 5 people a day who say, “oh I want the pup” and never get back with them. I have actually driven to puppy drop off and they were a no show. I was out gas and a pup's home. So, once you vetted them and you have no questions then send the deposit.
Chasing cheap prices will only you scammed and people with ridiculous prices with no papers, no vet checks .Do your homework and don’t fall for just a cute pic.
