Chickentrain's Dog Q&A

[JacinLarkwell]

Just can’t compare buying a fish with a puppy. Lots of breeders do sell this way, highly un reputable. They even have a SKU code, pay online and they will ship it right out

I wasn't comparing. I just was saying what I knew. I don't do the whole dog thing like most people here apparently.

 

[NatJ]

what I had experienced when it comes to buying individual animals online

I've seen it with sheep, too: photos of each individual lamb. Especially with rare breeds that come in many colors and with many kinds of markings.

And I definitely see it with horses.

And with some kinds of pigs.

So I would say that photographing each individual animal is fairly common, for quite a few kinds of animals.

Of course I would not want anyone to get a puppy that does not have the right temperament for them, but I can easily understand wanting a dog that has attractive color/markings AND the right temperament. And what color & markings are attractive varies depending on the person, so photos are helpful.

 

[chickentrains]

this is the best blog ever

https://rufflyspeaking.net/puppy-buyer-ettiquette/

 

[JacinLarkwell]

this is the best blog ever

https://rufflyspeaking.net/puppy-buyer-ettiquette/

That was super useful to read

 

[h2oratt]

I've seen it with sheep, too: photos of each individual lamb. Especially with rare breeds that come in many colors and with many kinds of markings.

And I definitely see it with horses.

And with some kinds of pigs.

So I would say that photographing each individual animal is fairly common, for quite a few kinds of animals.

Of course I would not want anyone to get a puppy that does not have the right temperament for them, but I can easily understand wanting a dog that has attractive color/markings AND the right temperament. And what color & markings are attractive varies depending on the person, so photos are helpful.

I make people come to my home with their whole family. I have to see the kids in actions. You can tell a lot about the family by how well behaved the kids are.

 

[chickentrains]

I make people come to my home with their whole family. I have to see the kids in actions. You can tell a lot about the family by how well behaved the kids are.

Do you have a website, H20?

 

[h2oratt]

this is the best blog ever

https://rufflyspeaking.net/puppy-buyer-ettiquette/

Yes, this lady writes a very good blog. Lots of good info.

 

[h2oratt]

Do you have a website, H20?

Www.rustycopwds.com

 

[chickentrains]

Www.rustycopwds.com

o.m.g. cuteness overload

 

[h2oratt]

I have a difficult breed. Lots of families ar3 not prepared for a mouthy, high drive working dog. Lots of times the pup is smarter than the people.