To drive a 2 hour drive to collect a new puppy?

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So have found a puppy. Much awaited family pet to replace my two dogs that passed away. It's a 2 hour drive away though. I live in Scotland. Unsure if I'm allowed to collect her? Wouldn't be entering breeders home and social distancing would be stuck to. Or would I not be allowed and get fined if stopped? Obviously don't want to break the law but the breeder isn't able to keep on to her as this could go on for weeks/months yet

Is it essential travel? No.

I think the guidance states the breeder should deliver to you (as it's part of their work) if possible. The other option is a pet-transport company.

I think they can deliver to you, otherwise you have to use a pet courier - in the uk anyway.

My DF picked up a puppy in the first lockdown in very similar circumstances. I think it's classed as livestock so you're allowed.

One thing though, you seem to have forgotten to attach a photo?

Is the breeder an actual breeder - that you’ve been on a waiting list for a puppy etc etc. Or you’ve just found out about the puppies via an online site listing or whatever? I’d be cautious in the second case, and be expecting the breeder to suggest something in the first case.

Well, on the 23rd February I am going to pick up our new fur baby. And yes... You can have a picture... 😍😍😍

Why would you even start a thread on this 🤯 Do it or don't ... but you know full well you're just starting a goady thread!

Breeder delivers (it's their work) or use a pet transport company - if you use 'search' or browse back through 'The Doghouse' there was a thread recently which included a recommendation for a company a MNetter had used recently

Have you actually seen the pup with its mother? At least via video? I'd be concernced about the fact the 'breeder' wouldnt keep the pup longer.

When MIL had pups a few years ago, she would have no issue keeping a pup a month or so longer, if it was going to a good home. If you think its a genuine breeder and not from a puppy farm, could you pay a little extra to cover food for the next moth?

No, of course its not essential travel!

@FirstladyKirkman

Awwww beautiful 😍😍
Are you travelling far to get her?
Here is my baby

@Plonque

Goady thread?? Absolutely not. I'm not about to argue with anyone over this if that's what your hoping for. Was a genuine question on how other people who have bought puppies have done it that's all

Breeder can't hold on to her for personal reasons which I'm not about to put on here, but ones that I totally understand.
And yes have seen her on video call lots with the mum and the dad

@questionsquestionss

Absolutely beautiful 😍🤗

We are lucky that the breeder is only 30mins or so away. Seen her with mum and dad, KC registered and double checked all her breeder info with local council. Soooo excited ❤️

Use a specialist company to transport. 2 hours to collect a dog is very much taking the piss.

Have you got a fax?
No, now I think about it, I don't think that will work 🤔

A pet courier? Seriously?

I'd just drive over and collect it. Use common sense and take precautions, and keep the journey as short as you can.

Cute puppy!!

Both are gorgeous

In England it’s allowed but check Scotland’s rules. There are a lot of greeders around at the moment taking advantage of the pandemic puppy boom so make sure parents have been health tested. I’m on a list for a puppy and have been for 12 months as there is such high demand.

Very very cute by the way!

Of course you have to go and get her. The breeder can't hold on to her - she's not her dog! I'm not sure how this isn't essential (alternative - breeder now has 8? 10? 12?dogs living with her she needs to socialise, exercise, train) when Costa is open for takeaway!

It's only two hours. Just don't make any unnecessary stops and make sure the car is ok etc before you leave.

@Indecisive12

In England it’s allowed but check Scotland’s rules. There are a lot of greeders around at the moment taking advantage of the pandemic puppy boom so make sure parents have been health tested. I’m on a list for a puppy and have been for 12 months as there is such high demand.

This though - I have spoken to a few, really outwardly quite sensible, people who have bought lockdown puppies in circumstances which were obviously really dodgy. Poor pups and poor mums

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/the_doghouse/4132799-Collecting-puppy-if-lockdown-continues

The actual CSFG regs are linked. Reputable breeders will adhere to them.

They do get updated, so with checking right up to the last moment.

It is only in England that purchaser can collect. But breeder can deliver and pet courier can be used anywhere

I would go and get your puppy. Going to pick up your dog would count as essential travel to me.

It’s fine in England...

^ Breeders and rescue centres should make arrangements to deliver your pet to you when it is ready to be rehomed. Where this is not possible, and it is reasonably necessary for the pet’s welfare, you may collect the animal. You should collect your pet by appointment only.

You must collect the pet without entering the premises where this is a private home.^

My parents, in Scotland, are getting a puppy from England on Sunday and are using a pet transport company.