How to Identify... Imports/Import
Puppy Brokers
Healthy, Happy
Frenchies do NOT come from:
Brokers, Puppy
Mills or Importers...
Anyone involved with Frenchies has heard the horror
stories... Puppies being imported from Russia. Ukraine, Hungary and other
Countries... sick, taken too young from the mother, not bred to standard.
They might look *cute* in a picture on a web site, but most times it's
not the same once the pup arrives. Many die days to weeks later, have ill
temperaments, ears don't stand, are too tall, too big russian imports known
to weigh up to 45lbs,... etc.. Be careful where you get your Frenchie from.
If you buy a Frenchie puppy with
a TATTOE it's 99.9% of the time an IMPORT. by Mary Shul
What
is an Import Puppy Broker?
A puppy broker is someone who, rather than breed
dogs themselves, purchases them in bulk lots from over seas puppy mills.
There is NO DIFFERENCE between this and purchasing any other kind of puppy
mill bred dog, except for the fact that import brokered puppies will have
suffered through a twelve or more hour fllight to arrive at their warehouse
location and often times quarantined.
Just as puppy mills did in the eighties and nineties,
import puppy brokers too have learned to market themselves in the guise
of 'loving, caring breeders'. Most brokers will go out of their way
to avoid admitting that they do not breed the dogs themselves. Many
will outright lie about this, claiming to have breds themselves when in
fact the puppies were brought from Europe. ASK ASK ASK TO SEE PICTURES...
VARIOUS PICTURES OF THE PUPPIES FROM BIRTH UNTIL RECENT, WITH MOTHER NURSING
TOO. If you hear that baffled silence... That's the sound of someone
trying to think of what kind of cover story they can tell you to throw
you off the trail because a broker will not have these types of pictures
if they did not breed the litter or have the mother with the puppies.
Import brokers have added another new twist to
their claims to being 'caring breeders' - they're touting the fact that
their dogs come from 'healthier, European lines' than North American dogs
do. Here's where we should point out that there are numerous, reputable,
conscientious breeders of French Bulldogs in Russia and other Eastern European
countries - breeders who care deeply about this breed, and about the health
of the dogs they produce, But, guess what? They will screen buyers and
care where their dogs go, not just sell to anyone for $1000. Part
of what makes them good European breeders is the fact that never
in a million years would they sell their puppies in bulk lots to
import puppy brokers. In fact, they themselves are horrified by this, and
are being stigmatized by the horrific health problems and inferior quality
of the dogs being brought over from their countries.
Potential buyers also need to accept what some
authorities are now saying is a two for one ratio - for every one puppy
that survives the long trip from Europe, two either die enroute or shortly
after arrival. Are you willing to accept the death of two innocent puppies,
simply because you just couldn't wait for a litter, or because you 'had
to have' that new fad color? "" Click
Here '' for images and stories of puppies who died enroute
to North American brokers, or shortly after arrival (warning: extremely
graphic images!).
You also have to face the fact that numerous brokers
are, plain and simple, scams designed to part you from your money, with
no puppy in return.
""Click
Here"" for the story of an east coast broker who scammed
buyers out of $11,000!
How
to identify an import broker...
Import brokers thrive on two things: impatience,
and lack of knowledge. Learn how to arm yourself against the two things
which make it easiest for these slave traders of the dog world to prey
on you. Becareful of Frenchies advertized too cheap. Watch for those websites
with puppy after puppy for sale with no other pictures on the website except
puppy pictures.
Impatience
Is NOT a Virtue!
An import broker will always have a puppy available,
because if they don't have one currently 'in stock', they are sure to have
a contact overseas who can get them one almost immediately. Be prepared
to wait for a quality puppy, whether from a North American or a European
breeder. Be wary of anyone who claims they 'always' have dogs available.
Ask questions, go with your gut.
!!!!BEWARE
of this!!!!!
Champion "Sires" and "Dams"
SCAM
Imported Puppies are usually registered with
other registries NOT the AKC. They will lie and tell you that you can register
the pup they are selling AKC, but this is not so. Import Brokers register
their dogs with these fake registries and fake CH's in front of their names.
Please be aware that being an AKC Champion is different than an APRI Ch
or a CH from some unknown registry. Import Puppy Brokers will often times
use photographs of well known and top winning European dogs on their websites,
claiming that this dog is the sire of the pup they are selling you. Nine
times out of ten, this is a blatant lie, and the actual owner has no idea
their dog is being used in this way. If the dog(s) being touted as your
potential pup's parents are 'multiple champions', ask for the contact details
of the owner.
'Rare'
Colours Cost More
Brokers are always looking for the next 'hot'
thing that will allow them to justify charging something outrageous for
their puppies. Although certain colors have a "market value", all Frenchies
should be equal regardless of color. Color should be a choice, not the
reason a person breeds. Color does not make any dog any better. Beware
of those who tell you any different. Beware of people who market their
dogs based on their 'rarity' - rare colors= disallowed colors. Over or
under sized dogs are also not an excuse to charge more for any dog. There
is a standard for a reason.
Go with your Gut!!!
References
& Links Click below:
From
Russia With Trouble - NY Magazine Article
Misled
by a Broker!
Another
Sickly Import Puppy
What
is a Broker?
