Jacknic

Thanks everyone! I am here in Michigan and that breeder is NOT GOOD! Not just saying that because I have puppies. I had thought she quit breeding and was glad she is serious BYB and has dirty sickly pups.
I give discounts for Michigan residents and even extra for being a poodle forum member!!

Jacknic

P.S. Just went back and looked at her ad -- her dogs do NOT look like those
pretty pups in the ad!

Rowan

It would appear that civil action was dog related; I was worried about that. Poor pups.

Ladywolfe

I already sent a deposit in. I guess I should have asked a little sooner----I will try to address the issues.

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ArreauStandardPoodle

I would just ask for your deposit back, and if she refuses, tell her you will expose her here on the PoodleForum and that you will further expose her on the Squeakywheel.com I don't think any rational human being would want either. This is not judgmental, but can you tell me why someone would put a deposit on a pup, then ask questions? I am at a bit of a loss.

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Ladywolfe

Oh, I can certainly understand your question. I guess, I was, more or less, taking for granted that everything would be positive. I tend to be such an optimist about things and I have talked with her on the phone several times, and my husband and I both really like her. And, having wanted a red SPoo that I could afford and having lost out on her last litter (before finding this forum), and having found this forum on the very same day I sent in my deposit..........................I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

I had really wanted a SPoo, but I had held off because of my aging Dobie; who you all know passed on. I was hoping to add a new pup in Spring, and was very, very excited. I do want to address the issues to look at both sides.

I am so beyond confused now that I am thinking I shouldn't even consider ever owning a Standard.

If I didn't want to know; honestly, I would not have asked. Now, I know there is the potential for a bad situation; and I am going to have to deal with that one way or another.

I don't know what I am going to do. But, is it so bad to have the info to decide on? Maybe not.

I do apologize if I have bothered any of you by asking. I am simply a lady who adores the breed and has a home with a huge fenced yard and spoiles my animals, but certainly not a show person; just a pet owner.

I apologize.

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fjm

There is no need to apologise, Ladywolfe - we all have to make mistakes to learn from. Get your deposit back, and start looking for the perfect pup from a reliable breeder. It is not too late to get your name down for a spring puppy, and you can always wait a little longer to be certain if necessary. All good wishes for your puppy search - it will be a fortunate dog that finds his or her way to you!

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To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden,
where doing nothing was not boring- it was peace.

~ Milan Kundera

Rowan

Ladywolfe:

We've all made mistakes--nobody here is perfect, so no need to apologize. We just want what's best for you. Can you try and get your deposit back? Either way, you must do what's right for you and look at this as a learning process. Next time (when MPS or multiple poodle syndrome) strikes, you'll know how what to look for in a reputable/responsible/ethical breeder. And you'll know to do your research.

ArreauStandardPoodle

Maybe this thread needs to be resurrected, in light of what the OP is going through with this breeder.

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outwest

I feel soooo bad for her. I hope she is on her way to pick up her puppy and that all works out well.