Why is it ???????? - Page 1

Why is it that there are no qualified buyers????
People spend more time researching there next vehicle then they do researching there own medical doctor or there next living breathing canine companiion....

It might have something to do with actual intelligence, or the lack of.

I just had my first litter, an oops breeding in fact, but was bound determined to make sure that they all had good homes. Several went to sport homes and several went to experienced GSD family homes. But I can not tell you how many people I had to vet in the process, and found that several who wanted a pup either tried to haggle you down like a used car or already had more puppies in the house than humans. What posesses someone to want to have 3 or more dogs in the house under a year old? Then you have those people that keep stringing you on and on, telling you they are interested and then they're not. Ask your questions, be prepared to do some research, ask yourself if this fits you and your lifestyle right now. Then know what you want and be prepared for rejection if the breeder doesn't have the "top pick" or maybe doesn't feel that the Alpha puppy is right for a family home. The "top pick" for one person is not the best for you sometimes. And a super high drive, tough headed alpha usually is not the best for a non- working family type... I don't care how experienced you are. Then the final type those who ask questions, you answer, and then never hear from again.... ghost!
I don't mind people asking questions. I spent several hours on the phone with one buyer talking about bloodlines. I even had someone ask me questions about where I imported my dog from, with no intention to buy from me. That is okay, I don't mind questions.
I swear I never knew that having 8 puppies would turn into a 60 hour per week job. If I wasn't so impressed with the litter, I would contemplate spaying my girl.

Michael

you would be surprised the questions i get asked...
but then if there local i cut to the chase and tell them...
come on down to a training session were you can see maybe the parents & 4 and 5 generations of dogs we have trained and bred, also talk to the people who already have purchased, dealt with or know us...
i couldnt give a better lay out to potential clients...
i wish i had that oppertunity when i was buying pups.....

Harley,

I love the question of what are my dogs mixed with.  I tell them miniture poodle! rofl

 A lab owner said of my sable, that you could really see the wolf ancestry!

I have a question, as a buyer:  I understand how it can be frustrating to have someone asking questions and then have them not buy after all.  So what exactly is the proper etiquette?  For example, I can't say for sure that I would buy your puppy before I ask all those questions.  So, what is the right thing for the buyer to do when they decide against buying a particular dog they were looking at?

For me, getting another dog was a long process and a major commitment not to be taken lightly.  I have to admit I passed on more than one dog before finding my girl; and those breeders could be complaining now about me not being serious.  But I was serious about getting a dog, I simply decided that another was a better fit for me.  How should I have handled that?