Best way to advertise Puppies

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Why the rush? most legit breeders have puppy buyers lined up before conception and don't actually expect to make much if any profit on their puppies

There you go answering your own questions MP.   

Ahhhh why are you selling them at 6 weeks old?! I got my Pom at 12weeks old! Every reputable Pom owner I know refuses to sell their puppies before 10 weeks old even!!! ehhhh this person is scaring me.... I think they are here to cause trouble...

OH YEAH! And I just remember that it is ILLEGAL to rehome/place/offer/sell dogs in MA unless they are 8weeks old!!!

A couple posts noted that pups could be spayed/neutered at 8 weeks - is this in error? My vet wouldn't allow it until 6 months for my Vizsla pup and even (10 or 12) weeks at the very earliest for a cat. I brought home my pup at 8 weeks and had some considerable work to do on teaching her about biting and play - she could have used another couple weeks with her littermates for learning bite inhibition, etc... I hope you reconsider your timeline for finding homes for these pups as you can see a majority of responses are for 8 weeks - minimum - because both your puppies and your buyers will be happier in the end

Just for all of you who have thought that 6 weeks is too young--I guess you should really try hard to get the word out.  I live in one of the top largest cities in the USA and I called 50 ads in the largest newspaper to take a poll-Out of the 50 ---42 said they let their pups go beginning at 6 weeks.  I also called the first 15 listed vets in the yellow pages and asked their office staff what they thought.  13 said 6 weeks was fine to start letting them go.

I have learned by reading all the replys there is always more to learn.  I have always gotten my own dogs (by the way, I keep them their whole lives) at 6 weeks and have never had a problem.  I have 3 dogs right now, I live on an acre of land, own 2 horses, 14 chickens, and have 4 cats.  All my dogs have never been aggressive, or had any problems with other dogs, we take them on walks, take them on all of our family vacations.  Also having had many litters, I have never had not one person call me and tell me that they had a problem with their pups with any of the things that have been mentioned.  Many of the people we still see, visit and know.  They love their standard poodles, and labs.  Labs are one of the best breeds in the world that is why there is so many of them and I totally disagree with the statement that no one would be knocking down a door for them.  Labs are very very popular and are very wonderful family dogs.  Our Male is wonderful with all the children in the neighborhood. 

From what I gather, people aren't saying 100% the dogs will grow up bad if they are taken from their mother's at 6 weeks, they are mostly saying that it is illegal to do so

We are certainly trying to get the word out about the 6 week old puppy thing.  But just to point out, just because it's popular does it make it right?  In my experience, often the answer is no. And i assume it must be similar in yours.

Also, labs are a great dog breed, but they are also prone to a number of genetic diseases and problems. Not in the least hip dysplasia.  Most labs make great pets and are wonderful with kids, even those that have been tested and proven (via conformation, obedience, field work, etc).

I'm glad that you are here and are looking around. I also hope you'll reconsider giving your pups up at such a tender age, they are entrusted to you to care for them and make sure that they are happy, healthy and in a good home... and it sounds like you care tremendously, so I'm sure you'll do what you think is the best thing, even if it's something you hadn't thought of originally.

I'd also suggest putting up fliers at higher end doggie boutiques (that sell high quality dog foods)... those tend to be good homes (not ALWAYS!) and passing out fliers at the dog parks. At least you know they care enough to take their dogs out for a good romp.

Best wishes.



 

1. What state do you live in? What is the law regarding how old pups must be to be sold in your state?

 2. How many litters has your female had? How many litters per year?

3. Are your dogs tested for hip dysplasia? Do you do any other testing?

4. Are your pups vaccinated when they go to their new homes?

5. Do you show your dogs? Are any of them champions? Do they compete in obedience, conformation, rally, or tracking?

6. Do you hunt your labs?
 

I'm interested in hearing those answers too!

Did you come here hoping that you would find buyers on this website? 

No problem keeping the pups until 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 12 weeks, or 4 months or forever.  3 of them are already promised and deposits have been given to me today.  Once again for the third time--this was just a forum started for "advertising" ideas only.  It is amazing how upset some get because they think that I dont agree with their opinion or dog breeding philosophy.  And NO, I am not here to cause problems.  Maybe everyone should just stick to the question that was asked in the first place. I have always been very successful in finding GREAT homes for my pups and always have a 100 percent satisfaction guarentee.  I always let the new owners know that I will refund 100 percent and take the pup back at any age if there is ever a problem.  They come to my home to get them and I have no plans on moving, or changing my phone number, so they can always get a hold of me.  I mentioned that I had to quit my job, because of health issues.  I was in a very bad accident and it was hard to spend the time and the money I had planned on to advertise and place the pups.  So I really wish some of you would not jump to the conclusions that many of you did.  Ruby Roo, thank you for being nice about your advice. Bite inhibition has never been a problem for me and I was unaware of it.  My labs are so gentle that it never has even accured to me that there might be a problem.  We gave my inlaws one of the pups from the last litter (her first Litter) and the pup is 1 year old now.  He is also very gentle.  My husbands best friend has another one of the males who we see frequently and he is a sweetie also.  1 of the females went to a another friend and she is also very calm and her behavior is out standing for a young dog. The other 2 males we still receive emails from and have kept in touch. I'm not a bad breeder who does it for only money and does not care.  I care very much and do the best I can. Please lay off and tell me if you have any new advertising ideas since that's what I really need anyway.  Thank you

All that follows is directly from the following AKC website. I think it is well-written and applies directly to this issue. - RubyRoo

http://www.akc.org/press_center/akc_syndicate/ask_AKC/0607.cfm

I would be stupid to say anything about who or where I am.  It's obvious that some people are just mean and vicious.

I don't think I have been breaking any laws, I'm not one who would want to.  But I will look into that on my own.

My female is 4 and has had 2 litters with a missed heat inbetween.

All of my dogs have been tested for hip dysplasia and everything else and are certified.

Of course the pups are all vet checked at one week of age and then also checked by a vet again and given their first shot and dewormed befored being placed.

No, I dont show my dogs although many people say I should.  My Sire is the most beautiful lab I have ever seen.  We were offered 3000.00 cash for him at age 2.  We love him and of course refused it.

My husband has taught both our dogs to go hunting with him for dove, quail, duck, wild turkey and they also go deer, and elk hunting with him.

All of our dogs go on horsebackriding walks with me and others twice a week and also go on weekend horseback riding campouts when the weather permits.

Hope this puts some of your minds at ease.

Oops, sorry I didn't see you response until after I posted the AKC article - although I may have posted it anyway - but it's not answering your question about advertising. Best of luck.

Thank you Ruby--It does answer the question, and It is good enough for me.  I appreciate you finding that.