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Do dog breeders really accept Visa or Mastercard?
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My parents are trying to find a respectable dog breeder and they have found some that accept visa or mastercard. Is accepting credit for a puppy a major clue that it is a puppy mill?
Any good advice on how to find a respectable yet local dog breeder?
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July 26th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Generally not the good ones, no. Never trust a breeder who takes payments over the internet, and wants to ship a puppy to you. You need to meet the breeder and see their dogs in person.
One of the best ways to find a responsible breeder in your area is to google the National club for the breed (i.e. Siberian Husky Club of America, Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, etc.) – most national club websites have breeder listings, these days.
Breeders who are members of their national club are people actually involved in the welfare of the breed (as opposed to making money off it).
An alternate idea is to google breed clubs in your state (i.e. "Boxer Club, California) – local breed clubs can give you referrals, too.
ADD: Jen…I understand that, but Joe Puppy Buyer, looking for a Yorkie puppy, doesn’t need to make that kind of sacrifice. Are 90% of the people asking questions here looking for a rare breed?
And I maintain that you don’t buy a dog sight unseen from a breeder you’ve never met. Even if that means flying to Europe.