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to want my pups to go to 'naice' people only ?

46 replies

noDogfightPlease · 20/06/2012 16:39

I will probably get a pasting and am too afraid of the doghouse mafia so have nc.

We have bred our beloved pet dog after much time, effort and money spent on the procedure (hip scoring, etc etc) and we have homes waiting for most of the pups but we have 2 pups that I need to find homes for.

I have had a few phonecalls and am finding myself only wanting them to go to 'naice' families and realise I am being a terrible judgemental person. The pups are only a week old so we have plenty of time to screen potential owners.

I am sure a lot of families / people can offer a pup a very good home and I need to just think of that. How can I get over myself ?

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Noqontrol · 20/06/2012 16:48

Depends what you mean by nice. What do you mean?

Callisto · 20/06/2012 16:51

I would never, ever sell an animal without making sure that the home I was selling it to was as good as possible so on that YANBU.

But, there are thousands of dogs (including pedigree ones) in rescues that need homes so I think that YABVU to have indulged in some back yard breeding using your family pooch.

ComposHat · 20/06/2012 16:51

If you mean someone who will love them and take care of them properly YANBU

If you mean someone with a Range Rover and a double-barrelled surname then YABU

MrsVamos · 20/06/2012 16:52

I think you are being perfectly reasonable in wanting them to go to naice homes.

We recently became proud owners of a pup, and although we are already dog owners, a different breed to ones we have had previously. I had been in touch with the breeder for 2 months before pups were even conceived, and was in regular touch with the breeder once the pups arrived.

She, quite rightly, heavily vetted us, via phone, email and by meeting in person. I had gotten to know her quite well via phone and email, and I think she was 'impressed' by the fact that I got in touch once a week to see how the pups were. She was an absolute gem and sent weekly pics of the pups, and at 5 weeks we were invited to choose a pup, although I knew it was also her chance to tell me that for whatever reason she would not be offering us a pup.

I don't think you are being judgemental at all. Owning a dog is at least a decades worth of commitment, and you have to be sure that potential owners have done their homework and know as much about the breed as possible. I read every breed book I could get my hands on, and scoured the net for as much info as I could. I also knew that I could contact my breeder with any questions I had, so it works both ways.

I would go so far as to say our breeder became a friend, and she sent me a lovely email once we had pup saying that if we ever wanted another one, to contact her. I know that if pup ever became ill, or we couldn't keep her, she would have her back, and she is always an email or phone call away, for any reason.

We keep in regular contact and I send her pics of pup as she grows, she has admitted to me that she loves people that stay in touch, I am in awe of her to be honest as our pup is an absolute gem and delight, and she started life under the breeder's care, so credit where it's due !

From her point of view she said she knew as soon as she spoke to me that I was the 'right' sort of person to adopt one of her pups, don't ask me why, I don't know ! I guess you get a 'feel' for people. I do know that she turned a couple of people down because they messed her about with visiting and wouldn't commit to seeing pups etc, and some rang with some strange requests/demands and clearly had no knowledge of the breed.

I think at the end of the day it is a personal thing, and you either have a good feeling about people or you don't, really, trust your instincts, I suppose.

Having waffled on for far to long I'll end now......Blush Hope this helps in some way. Smile

drawthecurtains · 20/06/2012 16:53

To screen potential owners and make sure that the pups go to fab homes YANBU. To breed from the family dog when you don't even have prospective homes lined up you are being thoroughly irresponsible.
HTH

PedanticPanda · 20/06/2012 16:54

Yanbu. We've bought pedigree dogs and cats and the breeders have always been interested in who the animals are going to. One of our cats DP had to go and meet before and have a sort of interview before he was considered, and our other two cats the breeders went to the houses before-hand to inspect before selling any cats.

kilmuir · 20/06/2012 16:55

Very responsible when the country has rescue centres full of unwanted dogs

Paiviaso · 20/06/2012 16:56

They are your pups, you can sell them to whomever you chose. Be as judgy as you want!

ChickensHaveNoLips · 20/06/2012 16:56

YANBU to secure the best homes you can for your pups.

Paiviaso · 20/06/2012 17:01

"Very responsible when the country has rescue centres full of unwanted dogs"

I don't see anything wrong with breeding health-screened animals of a breed for which there is a demand. All these lovely breeds would die out if no one bred.

The problem is people who breed random cross breeds no one is interested in, and ignorant buyers who pay lots of money to unethical breeders who overbreed their unhealth-screened dogs, fueling the breeding of dogs for some easy cash.

WorraLiberty · 20/06/2012 17:08

Please tell me it's not a Staffie?

noDogfightPlease · 20/06/2012 17:10

good lord no not a staffie !

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OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos · 20/06/2012 17:11

You have a responsibility to ensure that your puppies go to nice people, I'm not sure why you would want to get over yourself on that? Confused

When we got our puppy we went round to visit three times before we took him home, there was plenty of time for his then owner to check us out. Im glad she did, because it helped us know we were buying from a good breeder too.

EasilyBored · 20/06/2012 17:15

When we adopted our cat the crazy houses full of cats ladies from the rescue centre insisted on coming round to see our house and meeting us a couple of times. So no, I don't think you are being U at all.

noDogfightPlease · 20/06/2012 17:17

I would rather keep the 2 pups than let them go to homes I am not sure about.

I guess I am just being a snob and want to make sure the pups go to people that understand the lifelong responsibility of a dog not just the cute fluffy puppy stage. Although at 1 week with closed eyes they are not very cute or fluffy yet.

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JumpingThroughHoops · 20/06/2012 17:18

Only people with 'naice' affected accents can have dogs?

OutragedAtThePriceOfFreddos · 20/06/2012 17:21

Ok, maybe I misunderstood. By 'naice', did you mean upper middle class?

MrsVamos · 20/06/2012 17:22

There's no time limit on when a pup/dog goes to a new home !

You're not being a snob at all in wanting the best for the pups.

Warms my heart to hear you say you would rather keep the pups than let them go if you aren't sure.

That's why I couldn't breed. I'd keep them all. Grin

Have you considered getting yourself known to the breed club etc, and letting them know you have pups ? Depending on the breed I'm sure they will have a list of potential owners who will be aware of vetting 'procedures' etc ?

noDogfightPlease · 20/06/2012 17:25

well I had a couple of phonecalls from people who knew nothing about the breed who happened to not have 'naice' accents so I discounted them. BTW I discounted them on their attirude not their accents.

However one new owner has a very regional accent and is very lovely altogether so I am just being a dick I suppose.

I just really want the pups to be loved and cared for as our dogs are.

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noDogfightPlease · 20/06/2012 17:28

I agree MrsVamos it is hard this breeding lark. This will be our 1st and last time.

We are not making any money either so it is not done for profit but for the love of the breed.

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Birdsgottafly · 20/06/2012 17:29

Are they GSD's?

If so, we need responsible breeders who are doing hip scoring etc.

People want these breeds, i have one and am looking for another.

I don't care how many dogs are in the rescue centre, they aren't the breed that i want.

You are right to screen the people who you are selling to. Just don't pick on postcodes/income, they should be aware of what the breed needs and what the downfalls are of owing a dog.

hairylemon · 20/06/2012 17:40
Hmm

I live in a shithole area where the postcode alone puts £1k on the price of any car insurance quote, I sound like Vera off Coronation Street, and am not head to toe in Boden so you would probably turn me away.

Shame, my dog is looked after like a queen and I have had her for 6 years and she will grow old with us. She is loyal to us and we to her. She is family.

IME (admittedly I dont have any solid facts to back this next statement up, its just what I have garnered from many threads on MN) its usually 'naice' MC people who are the first to get rid of Rover when he so much as farts in the general direction of Tarquin Junior Esquire the Third.

"good lord no not a staffie !" - Biscuit

Ruudiluca · 20/06/2012 17:59

I know that there are loads of unwanted dogs in rescue homes and I would love to adopt one of them. BUT when I wanted a new dog I visited all the dog homes in the area that would let me adopt (some wont let you if you live out of the area) and nearly every dog was a staffie. I dont trust this breed as it is in their nature to be unpredictable and I was also nipped by one as a teenager (even before they became a fashionable "fighting" dog). They other breeds were snapped up straight away. So in the end I bought from a breeder. Buying from a breeder also has the up side of knowing the dog's past and instilling dominance from a young age which makes them easier to train.

YANBU to check out those who want your pups, if my dog had puppies I would want the same.

fuzzypicklehead · 20/06/2012 17:59

God yes, you need to be as particular as possible about who takes these dogs. That includes charging a sufficient amount that they aren't sought by labs for animal testing, dog fighters or bastards who will breed them to death. You can do home visits, interviews, etc. to make sure they're accomodation is adequate (secure garden, enough space in the home for the size of breet) and that they'll have the time to meet the dog's needs. When the time comes to hand those pups over, you need to be thrilled about the wonderful home they are going to. Anything less is not good enough.

If more breeders did the job properly, there wouldn't be so many dogs in shelters now.

hairylemon · 20/06/2012 18:10

It is not in a staffies nature to be unpredictable

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