Newfoundland Forum:
Heartbroken!

Hi! I was just heartbroken this morning when I found out that the black male pup I have been waiting 6 weeks for is no longer available to me!! How can I avoid this happening again, especially when dealing with breeders that don't keep waiting lists? Thanx Shawna

Shawna did you put a deposit down? Did you keep in close contact with the breeder? I would be upset also. Is this a reputable breeder?

She said she didn't take deposits. My husband told me to tell her I had "cash on hand" but I didn't think a choosey breeder would find me to be a good prospective owner if I waived money at them. Should I have notified her about having the money available? She seemed to be well known in the "Newf. Society" and promised all the OFA certification I had been advised to ask for. It was a real let down and I don't want to cry again over the loss of a dog I don't even have yet.

all I can say Shawna is when I found my breeder I was in contact with her so much she knew my voice as soon as she heard it. I talked with her before her dog was even mated , I called when the mating was to take place, I called a month after the mating to see if it produced and pups. Then when the pups were born I talked to her all the time. You have to understand alot of people say they want a pup but then the breeders never hear from them again. So next time you find a breeder make sure you keep in close contact. There are alot of test that should be done on the dogs ,so do your homework and know as much as you can.

I called every 2 weeks and felt like I was being a nuisance. I guess I'll just have to be a little more aggressive next time. It's just awfully frustrating having to wait unlike the more common breeds i.e. German Shepherds that you can usually get almost immediately. Well, Thanx for your help.