Question about visiting a breeder

[newfy987]

I been researching EM breeders looking to get a EM puppy. I called one breeder to see about coming out and talking about their breeding. I was informed they don't let people come to their house. I would not consider getting a puppy from a breeder that I don't see the location. So what I'm asking is I'm I off base?

Thanks

 

[ruthcatrin]

Did they state why? Some won't let outsiders on the property when theres a new litter on the ground for the safety/health of the new pups. But ifit was a flat no, period. Then no, I'd not be willing to buy either.

 

[newfy987]

She said she was concerned about vandalism and thief since they live in rural area. She didn't have puppies at the time.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Is her address on her site? You could do a driveby without telling her.....but I find that most, if not all, good breeders understand that puppy buyers wantto see where the pup is coming from to be sure its not a puppy mill......

 

[Iymala]

I would not be comfortable with said breeder. I could understand if she had puppies on the the ground and was concerned with disease, but not someone who doesn't want you to see their breeding property.

 

[ruthcatrin]

I would not be comfortable with said breeder. I could understand if she had puppies on the the ground and was concerned with disease, but not someone who doesn't want you to see their breeding property.

Or if a bitch was in heat right then, or something like that, but a flat out no comes across as fishy frankly....

 

[newfy987]

Thanks, my concern is making sure it isn't a puppy mill type. You say anything online and put pictures up that s not accurate, I just want to make sure we get a healthy puppy.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Don't blame you.

Have you tried doing an online search to see what you can find? You do have to take negetive reviews with a grain of salt, but it might give you an idea. Assuming that the rest of what you're getting from her comes accross as ok of course.

 

[broccolini]

When I first started contacting breeders, every one of them encouraged me to visit and meet their dogs. And they all told me to visit as many different breeders as I could to get an idea of what the dogs would be like. I don't think I'd get a puppy from a breeder that didn't want me to visit. Actually, now I might find it odd if the breeder didn't expect me to visit before selling me a puppy. They should want to meet you as much as you should want to meet them.

 

[DennasMom]

I wonder if she's had dogs stolen before?
I'd want to see the place before I put any money down, for sure.

 

[newfy987]

Thanks, contacted another breeder and she was very informative and offered for us to come out to see her place and dogs.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Good!

 

[marti1357]

Skip the place they would't let you visit, whatever their reasons are. Focus on those who are welcoming. There are always others.

 

[newfy987]

Thankes everyone, after talking to several breeders I have found one that is very knowledgable.

 

[gamestaff]

hahaha i thought half the point of owning a mastiff breed was so you didn't need to worry about things like theft and vandalism????

 

[ruthcatrin]

Thankes everyone, after talking to several breeders I have found one that is very knowledgable.

Awesome!

hahaha i thought half the point of owning a mastiff breed was so you didn't need to worry about things like theft and vandalism????

You'd think so!

 

[Tunride]

Please make sure they have had testing done on adults, hips, etc. Please make sure the puppies are not 'barn' raised/adults kept in the barn, even though you are told they are inside dogs. Ask to talk with other people who bought their puppies. A life time ago when I had puppies (not mastiff) I would refer past buyers as reference. You are in KY, there is a breeder that talks the talk but hasn't followed thru and is real close to a puppy mill, 3 females and a lot of puppies since we got ours. We have had behavior problems with Snookums, our EM. She was left in a barn stall or cage most of her puppyhood, in litter mess. She was purchased in Elizabethtown, KY. Yes a professional trainer helped, White Fang Ventures or Matt Duffy out of Louisville is excellent. Most of all, visit with your eyes wide open.

 

[newfy987]

Thanks, I know both the female and male have been tested. We went and visited her, not in Elizabethtown two weeks ago.

 

[Primehns]

If I were you I'd find out if she was a puppy mill if she is, than give her some wake up calls...

 

[Cody]

LOL, my breeder will NOT sell a puppy to someone that won't come meet him. If you can't pick up your pup in person then it is not the right breeder for you. I drove 7000km's 2 x to get my dogs. Lol, he would ship me one now, but to be honest I like the trip, the visit and getting to hang with the dogs