Advice on issue with breeder... - Page 2

Not assuming more than the other posts imply.  The OP has two puppies now (both males) about 13 weeks old and now is getting dog #3 and looking for a LSC dog #4.... and has asked about training and trainers saying they know nothing. 

Now this post. 

Leaves me with questions and so I asked.  Maybe be all good (or not). 

Here is a link:
http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/bulletins.read?mnr=511187

"have purchased a FEW pups....." sort of raises my eyebrows when I also read:
"I am a young widow with two young boys and a budget. I told her initially that I could not afford the additional $500.00."

Anyway, the OP has answered the question.  Time will tell and I wish her luck...

I still think that the person who took her money should give a refund and be done with it.  I also still believe that if you want to get a dog you need to do so in person. 

SSDD.

And before anyone asks yes I am particularly interested in the long coats. A lot of the long coat breeders in the US are breeding merely for size and coat with no consideration to confirmation or working ability. I would like to change that and I am spending a small fortune on training to be sure I do it right.

lol (not that this situation is funny at all) But I was just about to say it sure sounds an awful lot like Peggy Sue Walker! AND it IS!! There have been MANY threads on here about her and none of them have been good.
If I were you I would contact the State Police anyway as well as the court system and file a small claim. Not all of them own dogs from her or are associated with her and the court system should not be biased.

"have purchased a FEW pups....." sort of raises my eyebrows when I also read:
"I am a young widow with two young boys and a budget. I told her initially that I could not afford the additional $500.00."

If you must know along with being a young widow came a lump sum of insurance money. I spent what I was willing to on my home, kennel, and dogs and the remainder is put a way for a "rainy day". Just because it's there doesn't mean I don't have a budget and a specific amount I am willing to spend. I wasn't willing to transfer more money from my insurance account so the additional $500.00 would have had to come from my monthly money as I already had a birthday party and presents to contend with this month with my son.

Really I understand the suspicion but I am not looking to be a backyard breeder. I'm trying to find my specific niche in the shepherds and apply each dog's abilities where they are best suited. I am a huge fan of service dogs and while it may not be the norm for shepherds I find they bond incredibly and can be a huge asset.

I did not mean to start an entire debate on whether I will be an ethical breeder or not. I just wanted to be advised on whether I was reasonable to expect that a breeder would not spend my funds before delivery and that I am not unreasonable in expecting to be refunded as quickly as I had paid.

You have been given advice.
No, it is not ethical in any way.

After trying to get in touch with her for days she just called me for the first time and told me the shipping money would be refunded tonight and that the balance will be coming shortly. Not sure whether she saw this thread or not but it is quite the coincidence. Thank you for the advice.

Make her state that in an email and have a set date for the remainder or it will go on forever.