mcchicken

I just wanted to update that the breeder still has not sent me any pictures of the puppies that were supposedly born at the beginning of last month and that I am meant to be collecting at the end of this month. I am getting a bit worried now, but since she is registered with Dogs NSW and seems to be elderly I am giving the benefit of the doubt that customer management is simply not her priority and everything is still on the up and up. 

What breed? My westie had what is known as alopaecia X or "black skin disease" which started out as black dots on her belly and turned into bald patches and black skin along her legs and back. Her fur eventually grew back though. Could be anything  

3 hours ago, Tassie said:

Don't forget that we do love to see puppy pics!   Exciting times for you.

Me too  I am still waiting for her to send pics. Part of the reason I was a bit suss! But if she's listed on DOL that reassures me.

28 minutes ago, Tassie said:

On the face of it, that sounds legit.     The first check I'd make is with Dogs NSW to check whether the breeder is ANKC registered.  In some ways .. absence of a flashy website is not a bad thing at all.

 

They aren't on the DogsNSW breeders list but to be fair only two breeders are listed there. They are listed on the DOL list.

Thank you everyone  Yes I have a senior Westie Ruby who has a lot of skin problems and I did a lot of research on other common health problems they may face so well equipped to handle them but will definitely ask after the health of their other Westie adults. 

Thanks for reassuring me. 

Hi all, 

We rescued a Westie last year and in recent months have been looking for a Westie puppy to raise. I was surprised that there weren't too many registered breeders online, compared to other breeds. And most either didn't respond to my email, or responded saying their waitlists were absolutely full. Not to mention in a one month period we only came across two litters on Gumtree (and both were 6-7k each which we were not prepared to pay). I didn't know they were so rare! Although obviously COVID has an impact this year. 

Anyways a breeder responded to me yesterday advising they have a new litter with available puppies. That I can come and look at the end of the month to pick and name "mine" and get its microchip number, and pick it up end of October. She doesn't take deposits (which is good) and the puppies are only 3k which is cheap for me considering the prices I saw online. I am just a bit worried as I can't find much information about the breeder online, so no reviews, etc. And I'm still waiting for her to send pictures. How do I know this is 100% legitimate?

I am total newbie at purchasing dogs so am just a little worried that I'm getting prepared for little Taco but that it will fall through or something. Is this normal?

Advice appreciated