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Goldendoodle Buyer beware

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Tillypaws · 25/06/2014 16:17

We have the most heartbreaking story to tell about our new puppy. Being a cautious person and a huge animal lover I thought I had done my research well regarding breeders of Minature Goldendoodles. I had my name down with 3 of the most highly recommended breeders . However none of these where personal recommendations. Lesson learnt.
My 2 children fell in love with her the moment they saw her as did we but it became clear within the first 48 hours that there was some thing not right with her. We took her to the vet immediately for a full health check. We had another 3 visits to the vet and 2 dog behaviour experts saw her over the next 2 days . We were desperate . We were being told by all the professionals that she was showing anti social behaviour ( fear aggression) and that we should return her immediately to the "hobby" breeder. I have never known my children cry so much. To make matters worse the breeder accused us of mistreating her . She has advertised her for sale again !! Please beware this adorable looking puppy is not well. She needs a quiet home with no children and plenty of socialising lessons. I have had rescue dogs in the past and know that this kind of behaviour is disastrous around children. We now have the most gorgeous little lady who settled in within days . My children will never forget the heart break in saying goodbye to our puppy but our new pup is helping heal the broken hearts.

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LegoSuperstar · 29/06/2014 13:43

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LtEveDallas · 29/06/2014 13:54

Don't worry Lego, I'm sure they are fine.

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Gashead53 · 30/12/2016 01:07

Tillypaws. So sad hearing your story. Can you name the " breeder".

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CushionFiller · 30/12/2016 10:58

Zombie thread!!!
Zombie thread!!!
Zombie thread!!!

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JoffreyBaratheon · 30/12/2016 12:21

Plenty of puppies available in rescue. My 'designer dog' (ie: idiots trying to make money breeding 2 different breeds together for the cute name) cost £80. She was one of a litter of 7. Other litters came in that same week.

Never give breeders your money. And I say that as someone who has given breeders money in the past - not realising there are so many puppies in rescue.

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