WildOrchidShih-Tzu

 

WILD ORCHID SHIH-TZU
"Puppy Visitation Policy"

 

I have alway been a firm believer in allowing people to come to my home, to view and choose their new baby.  Several events over the last few years have caused me to change my thinking and my policy on home visits. I understand my new policy may upset some people, however, this is the best way I can manage my time and peace of mind when it comes to my dogs. First of all, you must understand, I am not running a "business", I am just a small, breeder. For the sake of privacy and safety, for myself and my dogs, I have chosen to NOT allow potential buyers into my home until certain criteria have been met. This is not just an excuse, because I have something to "hide".  I certainly have heard that before, but in fact I have many good reasons for this decision.
Puppy diseases are easily spread by even the most casual contact. The best breeders will not allow their puppies to be seen or handled until the puppy has had it's first shots, usually not before 6 weeks of age. This is a very good reason for meeting at another location, as good breeders must do everything in their power to keep their home disease free.
Unless the breeder is also a public groomer or boarding kennel, they may not carry the type of insurance that would protect them from minor lawsuits, as well. There can be problems when people insist on bringing a "small child" or their "current dog" to see the puppies. Children have been known to wander around the breeder's home, peering into kitchen cabinets, even attempting to enter bedrooms, basements and garages! Careless parents have handed small puppies to a child, only to have the child drop the puppy and break it's leg! I've had people get angry with me and refuse to buy a puppy from me because I wouldn't bring a litter of 5 week old puppies out for their 2 year old child to play with and choose the one "he liked best". I was shocked that somebody could even think of something so ludicrous, let alone expect me to do it!  Having customers bring there current dog with them, usually to see if they "get along" with the new puppy is also something I don't do. Although that dog may be fully vaccinated, he or she has also been out in public, and could carry any number of germs to my puppies. Any puppy that comes in contact with that dog could also then carry those same germs home to my house with me, if that particular puppy is not purchased. I suggest taking your "current dog" on play dates beforehand, to see if they socialize well with other dogs. If they do, they will eventually be fine with a new puppy sibling.
A buyer usually does not realize the number of inquiries a breeder, who has puppies for sale, can get every day. Some people just want to see what the puppies look like, with no intention of buying a puppy. Breeders have outside jobs, family obligations and, of course, the dogs.
Some people, after getting the breeder's address, will just show up with no warning. They do not seem to understand that they are in a breeders HOME, and do not respect the breeder's privacy. There are also some people who do not know when to leave. The breeder may have to go to work, cook supper, answer the phone or any number of life's activities.
Then there is the breeder's biggest nightmare - thieves and/or other criminals!
Breeders have had puppies stolen from their home when they went to answer the phone while the "prospective" buyers were looking at the puppies. Others have lost puppies after showing the puppies, only to have the "buyer" return when the owner was not home, to break in and steal all the puppies. Even more disturbing, some have had their home robbed of personal property several days after showing the puppies.  
I’ve had friends that have been assaulted or worse, all because they had a puppy for sale and allowed someone to come to their home. THIS HAPPENS MORE THAN YOU THINK!  

The AKC has just recently, published an article warning that
"Breeders need to be aware of home visits by potential puppy buyers", link follows:  
AKC Article
Last, but not least, don’t forget poor Bobbie Jo Stinnett, the girl in Missouri that was murdered in 2004, and had her unborn child cut out of her womb, all because she allowed some woman to come to her home to see a puppy she had for sale.  And more recently, the Yorkie puppies that were stolen at gunpoint, from a home in Los Angeles on 3/3/07.  IT’S NOT WORTH IT TO ME, I’D RATHER LOSE A SALE THAN LOSE MY DOGS OR MY LIFE. I MEET ALL MY CUSTOMERS AT A SAFE PLACE.

Once (and only after) You have successfully filled out an application, I will contact you by phone at a time that is convenient for both parties. I will gauge your personality, your needs, wants and desires in a puppy. We will arrange a time to meet, and I would ask that you NOT bring any young children or other pets to your viewing. I know this may not be the best scenario, but it is the best I can do under current day circumstances. There are NO
EXCEPTIONS, to ANY of my policies, regardless of who you are, what articles you
may have read warning against breeders not showing you the environment their puppies are raised in, or how far you have to drive, so please don't ask.
Although some people may not agree with my policy on this issue, I hope they can at least understand my reasons for making this decision. I am VERY protective of my animals when it comes to their health and well being and will not risk their health and safety, nor my own, for any reason.

Schedule An Appointment To View Available Or Soon-To-Be Available Pups below.

 

In order to ensure that our babies go to a safe, nurturing, forever home, we ask that prior to contacting us you:

 

1.  Have Read The information found on the About The Breed Page.

2. That you have completely filled out an application here

3. That you are aware that none of our pups can leave their Mother until they are a minimum of 8 weeks old. (This ensures proper weaning and socialization.)

4. That You are prepared to leave a Non-Refundable Deposit of no less than $50.00  when viewing the pups (If less than 8 weeks old) Or Prepared to have 100% funding if pups are 8 weeks or older. Pups can be viewed as early as 6 weeks of age.

5.  That you understand and agree that the breeder/Seller may want to do a home visit/inspection (especially IF this is your first time owning a Shih-Tzu).

 

If you are agreeable to the above, Please Fill Out the form below, and submit it with a copy of your completed application.

Thank you so much for choosing Wild Orchid Shih-Tzu. We look forward to being here for both you and your new Fur-Baby for years to come.

 

 

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