Should we pay deposit before Viewing?

[badgeralbert]

Please take all this advice, as recently purchasing a pup from a breeder who was only interested in lining her pocket, and now were paying the price.  Take your time and choose a good breeder pleeeeease.  We've had nothing but lies and health problems with Charley and the breeder is not one bit interested now she has the money in her pocket.  Lets put these people out of business!! 

Maria

How is Charley?

[KellyS]

I agree with all the above - I never take deposits for puppies even though a few have tried there best to give me one

[ludo]

absolutely not ... sounds iffy to me ... not unusual to be asked for a deposit after you have viewed and made up your mind to reserve the puppy (and get a receipt) ... is the breeder registered with the kennel club? 

[tiamaria]

Please take all this advice, as recently purchasing a pup from a breeder who was only interested in lining her pocket, and now were paying the price.  Take your time and choose a good breeder pleeeeease.  We've had nothing but lies and health problems with Charley and the breeder is not one bit interested now she has the money in her pocket.  Lets put these people out of business!! 

Maria

How is Charley?

Hes good so far, his ears have cleared up and back to the vets tuesday then he'l either come off his tablets then or do another week? I dont know how we'l cope when that day comes, il be so panic stricken with every wobble movement he makes!! Thanks for asking.