My feed
Premium

Please
or
to access all these features

If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

The doghouse

would this gumtree advert worry you?

5 replies

GetStuffezd · 31/08/2013 17:47

I don't know a lot about dog breeding but a friend sent me this link as she's looking for a puppy. Something about the ad makes me uncomfortable - there seem to be a lot of pups in a small cage and the price seems very steep.
Thoughts from anyone more knowledgeable?
Thanks
www.gumtree.com/p/pets/giant-schnoodle-puppies/1030235977#photo-content

OP posts:
Report
everlong · 31/08/2013 18:02

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Whoknowswhocares · 31/08/2013 18:16

Any dog advertised on Gumtree would worry me.
It's SCREAMS puppy farm

Report
GetStuffezd · 31/08/2013 18:19

Thanks both.
As I said, I know bugger all about what to look for when buying a dog but will relay your responses. I would hate her to fork out a ton of money which ends up financing disreputable breeders.

OP posts:
Report
mrslaughan · 31/08/2013 18:23

Yes - it is not so much the pen, but advertised on Gumtree, a designer mix.......
Also does she realize how big these dogs could be?
There are plenty of mixes available from rescues without supporting puppy farmers

Report
PersonalClown · 31/08/2013 18:28

Big red flag on non shedding too. You can't guarantee a dog will be non shedding unless you pay a fortune for DNA testing and even that may not be accurate.
Just because a breed is crossed with a non shedding breed doesn't not mean all the pups will inherit that gene.

Report
Please create an account

To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.