Being passed by a breeder?

Gilly1331 · 07-03-2011, 10:07 PM

Has anyone had great conversations with a breeder they wanted to use and then been passed up for higher paying customers?

I spoke with a breeder back in Febuary about starting our search for another puppy to add to our family. Currently 2 dogs and a cat, my fiance and I. We told the breeder about our family and what we wanted in a puppy. We talked about everything and anything and we spoke on and off for weeks through phone and email. Two litters were already on the ground none of the puppies spoken for but then all were sold without the breeder contacting us about a puppy. Obviously several month have gone by and every time I comment on the breeders facebook about a puppy they say all are spoken for already.

There was just a litter born this past week and we asked for pictures and asked if any of the puppies would be a match but no response. I feel like because my co-worker(who set us up with this breeder) is neighbors and very close friends with the breeder and promised us a "friend deal" on a puppy **that we NEVER asked for a deal on a puppy** that we are being passed over to other families paying the breeders full price. I did tell the breeder we wanted a perfect match for our family and were willing to wait however long it took but I would at least like some responses back to my inquires.

Has anyone ever been passed over for higher payers on a puppy before?

Jax08 · 07-03-2011, 10:09 PM

Why don't you look for a different breeder? I would.

RazinKain · 07-03-2011, 10:18 PM

Did the breeder offer you the 'friend deal' or was it offered by your co-worker? Just curious. Maybe your co-worker spoke out of turn and wasn't in the position to offer you this deal. Maybe, I dunno, I'm just typing out loud.

gagsd · 07-03-2011, 10:21 PM

Maybe the breeder does not actually like your co-worker.

Lucy Dog · 07-03-2011, 10:25 PM

Sounds like the breeder is trying to avoid you for whatever reason. Maybe it's your friend or maybe it's something you said that turned them off. Either way, that's what it sounds like they're doing.

If I were you, I'd start researching other breeders. There are plenty of very good breeders out there.

robinhuerta · 07-03-2011, 10:29 PM

I've done actually ...just the opposite....
Potential buyer contacted me regarding puppy....*very good home*...he told me his price range....I offered a very nice puppy (lower than our normal asking price).
Buyer was interested....
Immediately received 2 other requests for the *same* puppy (at normal asking purchase price)....
First buyer received puppy, because I had spoken to them first...and they were a very good home option for my puppy.
Potential buyers 2 & 3...were also nice candidates...but "honoring one's word" and reputation means more to me than a few hundred dollars.....
*I'm a very bad sales person...*

RazinKain · 07-03-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinhuerta

I've done actually ...just the opposite....
Potential buyer contacted me regarding puppy....*very good home*...he told me his price range....I offered a very nice puppy (lower than our normal asking price).
Buyer was interested....
Immediately received 2 other requests for the *same* puppy (at normal asking purchase price)....
First buyer received puppy, because I had spoken to them first...and they were a very good home option for my puppy.
Potential buyers 2 & 3...were also nice candidates...but "honoring one's word" and reputation means more to me than a few hundred dollars.....
*I'm a very bad sales person...*

Maybe, but with your ethic you'll be in business for a long time (if you choose).

Lucy Dog · 07-03-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinhuerta

I've done actually ...just the opposite....
Potential buyer contacted me regarding puppy....*very good home*...he told me his price range....I offered a very nice puppy (lower than our normal asking price).
Buyer was interested....
Immediately received 2 other requests for the *same* puppy (at normal asking purchase price)....
First buyer received puppy, because I had spoken to them first...and they were a very good home option for my puppy.
Potential buyers 2 & 3...were also nice candidates...but "honoring one's word" and reputation means more to me than a few hundred dollars.....
*I'm a very bad sales person...*

Absolutely agree with that statement. More people should do business like this... it's basic business ethics. I think it says a lot about your character though.

KZoppa · 07-03-2011, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinhuerta

I've done actually ...just the opposite....
Potential buyer contacted me regarding puppy....*very good home*...he told me his price range....I offered a very nice puppy (lower than our normal asking price).
Buyer was interested....
Immediately received 2 other requests for the *same* puppy (at normal asking purchase price)....
First buyer received puppy, because I had spoken to them first...and they were a very good home option for my puppy.
Potential buyers 2 & 3...were also nice candidates...but "honoring one's word" and reputation means more to me than a few hundred dollars.....
*I'm a very bad sales person...*

i wouldnt say that. you've got me, a hard core sable lover, heavily considering a pup from you. my meanie hubby who says no more animals ever (he's full of it and he knows it) even says heck yeah so you must be doing something right!

OP ~ i've heard of it happening but never with reputable breeders. Seems to me, they'd have the guts to tell you why they keep passing you over at the very least. I agree with the suggestion to look elsewhere.

cliffson1 · 07-03-2011, 10:47 PM

Sometimes a breeder can tell or has vibes that a potential customer is not going to be a good fit with the breeder. Are you sure this is about the price??? I have had opportunities to sell pups and the buyer wants a perfect puppy to fit in a given situation. Or they may want want you to assure them that the dog will get along with the cat. I can't do that, and sometimes the bells just go off and say you don't want or need this sale.
Not saying what the reason is in your case but it is obvious they don't want to deal with you so move on. Plain and simple....there are thousands of breeders out there.JMO

07-03-2011, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gilly1331 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 391	Being passed by a breeder? Has anyone had great conversations with a breeder they wanted to use and then been passed up for higher paying customers? I spoke with a breeder back in Febuary about starting our search for another puppy to add to our family. Currently 2 dogs and a cat, my fiance and I. We told the breeder about our family and what we wanted in a puppy. We talked about everything and anything and we spoke on and off for weeks through phone and email. Two litters were already on the ground none of the puppies spoken for but then all were sold without the breeder contacting us about a puppy. Obviously several month have gone by and every time I comment on the breeders facebook about a puppy they say all are spoken for already. There was just a litter born this past week and we asked for pictures and asked if any of the puppies would be a match but no response. I feel like because my co-worker(who set us up with this breeder) is neighbors and very close friends with the breeder and promised us a "friend deal" on a puppy that we NEVER asked for a deal on a puppy that we are being passed over to other families paying the breeders full price. I did tell the breeder we wanted a perfect match for our family and were willing to wait however long it took but I would at least like some responses back to my inquires. Has anyone ever been passed over for higher payers on a puppy before?

07-03-2011, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	Maybe the breeder does not actually like your co-worker. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

07-03-2011, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Sounds like the breeder is trying to avoid you for whatever reason. Maybe it's your friend or maybe it's something you said that turned them off. Either way, that's what it sounds like they're doing. If I were you, I'd start researching other breeders. There are plenty of very good breeders out there. __________________ Paul

07-03-2011, 10:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
robinhuerta Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,224	I've done actually ...just the opposite.... Potential buyer contacted me regarding puppy....very good home...he told me his price range....I offered a very nice puppy (lower than our normal asking price). Buyer was interested.... Immediately received 2 other requests for the same puppy (at normal asking purchase price).... First buyer received puppy, because I had spoken to them first...and they were a very good home option for my puppy. Potential buyers 2 & 3...were also nice candidates...but "honoring one's word" and reputation means more to me than a few hundred dollars..... I'm a very bad sales person... __________________ Huerta Hof German Shepherds www.teamhuertahof.com ....where breeding is still considered an art....

07-03-2011, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	Why don't you look for a different breeder? I would.

07-03-2011, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
RazinKain Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 800	Did the breeder offer you the 'friend deal' or was it offered by your co-worker? Just curious. Maybe your co-worker spoke out of turn and wasn't in the position to offer you this deal. Maybe, I dunno, I'm just typing out loud.

07-03-2011, 10:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
cliffson1 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,929	Sometimes a breeder can tell or has vibes that a potential customer is not going to be a good fit with the breeder. Are you sure this is about the price??? I have had opportunities to sell pups and the buyer wants a perfect puppy to fit in a given situation. Or they may want want you to assure them that the dog will get along with the cat. I can't do that, and sometimes the bells just go off and say you don't want or need this sale. Not saying what the reason is in your case but it is obvious they don't want to deal with you so move on. Plain and simple....there are thousands of breeders out there.JMO

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