Do people try to scam everything now?

[project240]

We have been looking for a chow chow puppy since just recently buying a new home.

Now maybe I just wasn't aware this was going on since this is the first time looking for a pup in Calgary.

I have emailed several people with puppies for sale and have received basically the same email response now from 4 "different" people. Puppy will be delivered after receiving XXX dollars, etc.

Have others come across the same thing? Do people really send off XXX dollars hoping to receive a puppy?

Maybe this happens all the time and I was just unaware since I have never before looked. I'll post the email responses if anyone is interested.

On another note, can anybody recommend a chow chow breeder or know someone with puppies for sale?

[Donmega]

That seems about right if you're searching on Kijiji.

[speedog]

Try http://beshiachows.tripod.com/aboutus.html or calling the Calgary Associated Dog Fanciers at 403-259-3265 - they might be able to help you out.

[Adrenaline101]

deposits to a reputable breeder for pups not ready yet are common, but alot of it can be risky. finding a place within driving distance and visiting the kennel to see the conditions etc and make a deposit in person are your best hopes for a good smooth purchase. especially if youre looking for a purebred chow

[Awd-Tsi]

screw a puppy, get one of these
http://www.buytigers.com/

[ByTeMe]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
screw a puppy, get one of these
http://www.buytigers.com/

Well.....you definitely would have a unique pet that's for sure.

[project240]

Originally posted by Donmega
That seems about right if you're searching on Kijiji.


BuySell. Basically the same thing.

[project240]

Originally posted by speedog
Try http://beshiachows.tripod.com/aboutus.html or calling the Calgary Associated Dog Fanciers at 403-259-3265 - they might be able to help you out.


I will give them a call and see if they can point me in the right direction. Seems tough to find a pup locally. All of the local ads are scams. :dunno:

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
screw a puppy, get one of these
http://www.buytigers.com/
Holy fuck.... wow.. :eek: :eek:

I'd love to have a Tiger but...

[clem24]

Don't look for a (backyard breeder) puppy on Kijiji. Find a reputable local breeder on the internet instead.

[eb0i]

OP Same thing happened to me when I was looking for a Bull Dogs from Kijiji. I would contact sellers that had prices that were too good to be true and would get the same responses. Some wouldn't show pictures, some were from Africa, and etc. Really lame.

[Kennyredline]

Originally posted by clem24
Don't look for a (backyard breeder) puppy on Kijiji. Find a reputable local breeder on the internet instead.
This. Make sure they will let you go to the place where the dogs are kept, don't ever buy a dog from someone that "will deliver".

[-relk-]

Does anyone else find shipping a tiger across seas and then trying to raise it with only a book immensly dumb?

[98type_r]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M

Holy fuck.... wow.. :eek: :eek:

I'd love to have a Tiger but...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGEv5dC0lo4

[Q-TIP]

Hope they don't ship UPS, brokerage fees would be rediculous on $13000

[GQBalla]

Originally posted by -relk-
Does anyone else find shipping a tiger across seas and then trying to raise it with only a book immensly dumb?

no but living in an unsuitable climate is immensely dumb

le sigh

[project240]

Originally posted by clem24
Don't look for a (backyard breeder) puppy on Kijiji. Find a reputable local breeder on the internet instead.


The problem is there seem to be very few local chow breeders. I'd definitely like to go and take a look at the pups before choosing one.

[Feruk]

Originally posted by -relk-
Does anyone else find shipping a tiger across seas and then trying to raise it with only a book immensly dumb?

Why... would that be dumb? :nut:

[austic]

search for its associated kennel club of canada. they normally post lists of reputable breeders. you get what you pay for. spending more on a good breeder can save you thousands in vet bills down the road.

[idioteque]

yes, people do try to scam everything now.

[dino_martini]

Originally posted by -relk-
Does anyone else find shipping a tiger across seas and then trying to raise it with only a book immensly dumb?

Sounds like one of the best ideas I've heard all day.

[clem24]

Originally posted by project240



The problem is there seem to be very few local chow breeders. I'd definitely like to go and take a look at the pups before choosing one.

http://beshiachows.tripod.com/

Just outside Edmonton.