I have been upset by the mindset I see often by many who come to me looking to buy a puppy. I am constantly emailed and asked if :
"Do you sell tiny Teacup Poms?" or "Micro Poms" "How big are the parents, are they all teacups?" "How big will that puppy be as an adult?" "Will the puppy I buy for SURE be only 2-3 lbs as an adult?" "Can you let me know when you have one that will be only 2lbs as an adult, I only want a very tiny one, and I don't want to spend alot."
If I say no to any of the above, I am asked if I know someone who does. I might even lose a few sales when I tell them that most puppies sold as teacup come from puppymills and are runts, Poorly inbred, sick puppies, underage puppies. They might even get insulted if I ask them "What is more important a healthy dog or getting a small one?" 90% of those who write to me about a puppy NEVER seem to ask about health, vaccinations, or Health history of the parents, its always the same old thing, its just "HOW BIG". This is what those puppy mill types are waiting for! They LOVE this! Its an EASY sale to make. I try to mention that most who promise to sell you a teacup are puppy mills, or puppy brokers who get sick puppies shipped here to the USA to sell to you. Many of these sick puppies end up in pet shops, or pet BOUTIQUES online who will promise you ANYTHING to get your money in their hands! Some even go so far as to claim to sell to movie stars so you will think they are legit!
Puppy mills are flooding the Internet, and putting out these false images and propagating an unhealthy image for new potential puppy owners. There are now SEVERAL PUPPY BROKERS ONLINE selling directly to the public. They pay BIG BUCKS to show up on PAGE ONE of the SEARCH ENGINES. Be careful! They are selling dogs directly to YOU from puppy mills! Please save yourself from and help STOP puppy mills by buying your dog from a reputable breeder!
I wanted to buy a TEACUP, Micro, Pocket sized puppy.
One that would only be 2 or 3 lbs when it was grown.
I didn't know this would happen to me or to my new puppy!!
I wish I knew all this BEFORE I bought one!!
If you don’t want to be HEARTBROKEN with an EMPTY WALLET please read this first!!!
Education is the Key to protecting yourself!
Read the TRUTH about TEACUPS HERE When your done with this page!
Everyday ....
there are hundreds of people searching the Internet to buy a TEACUP PUPPY.
Everyday ....
a puppy mill is waiting to fill that order and promise you that tiny dog!
Everyday ....
a puppy dies because people didn't educate themselves enough, to avoid the puppy mills.
Everyday....
dogs suffer, because they live long lives in cages or filthy living conditions to meet the demands of unsuspecting Buyers!
Everyday
a new owner has their heart broken, when they have to see a sick puppy suffer.
Everyday
a new Owner goes broke paying vet bills to try to save the life of the new puppy they just bought.
Everyday
people come to this page, but do not read it, and they do not learn, and they become another statistic.
Please, Please educate yourself so you don't become one of these people....
~~BEWARE~~
~Puppy Mill dogs can be sold cheap because (& why puppies might die ):
~~they breed in bulk, often owning 100-1000 dogs that are making babies for them.
~~ Poor nutrition/not enough food/water (neglected/skinny)
~~No vaccinations/worming for adults/puppies. (Fleas, worms, parvo etc) ~~They do not house, feed, socialize, groom, bathe, or care for adults/parents or pups.
~~They do not spend $$ on clean, warm/cool, dry housing/fencing/cooling or heating/food/vet care/NOTHING!
~~They breed sick/genetically unsound adults.
~~puppies are weaned to early so they do not have to buy food & so they are sold before they die.
PuppyMill facts:
~Most puppies in pets stores come from puppy mills.
~Puppymills Used to only sell to brokers because they had so many to sell at once.
~Many puppy mills are now selling direct to the public via the net, so be careful!
~Most large scale puppy mills (the ones who breed 100's of dogs at a time) are USDA licensed and approved. These are the ones you see on the news for being shut down most often. These are some of the worst because they are so large! Some get GREAT ratings just days before being shut down, and all dogs seized for neglect .
~Most will say ANYTHING to make that sale!
This page is a work in progress. I want people to understand ALL dogs in the TOY category of AKC are going to be small breed dogs. No matter what a breeder does, they can't guarantee the size a puppy will mature at. Just as we can't control what gender our children will be or how tall they will grow. To think someone can have ESP and know this, is not being logical.
When looking for a puppy, please be aware there are many puppy mills out there now trying to get a quick buck from YOU! I recommend staying FAR AWAY from pet stores. I also caution you from buying a puppy online. If you do want to buy a puppy from a breeder online, I would recommend you get references, ask for phone #'s or emails so you can contact some people who have bought from them. Ask who their vet is, get that # and CALL that vet! Ask how often they have been in to the office in the last year. If they say none, be cautious! Good breeders DO TAKE THEIR dogs to a vet when needed for puppy well checks, spay/nuet, teeth cleaned, injuries etc. Ask about vaccines, worming, parasites. How do they vaccinate, at what age? how often? What do they give? What do they worm with and why? Ask how they house their animals. Have a friend call and ask the same questions, see if you get the same answers?? Don't just buy a dog on impulse. Take your time! Do your homework! Keep money out of puppy mills. Find a reputable breeder!
Here are some links to SAD heartbreaking stories about what has happened to people looking to buy a TEACUP Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Yorkie, Maltese, and other small breeds. Please take the time to visit these links and read the stories. It will open your eyes and help you understand how to protect yourself!
Click on the links below to read more stories so you won't become the next victim.
to read about an investigation done for the OPRAH show, some investigative reporters track down where many puppies come from you see in the pet stores and Internet Puppy Boutiques and such. They go undercover to see where these sick puppies come from. Read about what they find!
To read how one Kennel/Boutique is selling sick yorkies around the country. This person has TONS of true stories to share, and warn you about!
To read about one couples experience buying a sick dog. Later to find out this dog was from...
~~BEWARE~~
