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I give my dog Nexgard Spectra to cover flea, tick and worms. I also used The Big 5 Protection Pack when it was cheaper than Nexgard, but Big 5 is now discontinued. Are there cheaper alternatives that covers flea, tick and worms? Neovet looks OK but doesn't cover ticks. Thank you.

Thank you. I thought I may have crossed a line or something when I asked for references because she was so upset. When I contact another breeder, there's no harm in asking for references? I don't want to be offending more breeders! I certainly won't "demand" references, and certainly not without consent. I did ask the breeder to contact them first to see if they would be willing to chat to me. If the breeder started to give me personal information of previous clients without getting consent, that too would have raise alarm bells in that she wasn't respecting their privacy.

I contacted a breeder via DogzOnline. We talked on the phone and I thought it was going great. We agree to catch up a week later, because the puppy wasn't ready to leave. I emailed her a week later and she told me that she was very angry that I asked her for references and she decided to not sell the puppy to me. Asking a breeder for references and talking to prior clients is not OK? In an ideal situation, I would be able to meet the breeder face to face and meet the puppy and maybe the parents. But because this was going to be an interstate purchase (no breeders in my local area) and I have never bought a dog interstate, I wanted to talk to other clients who has gone through the same experience. I guess I wanted some reassurance because I'm still anxious about getting a dog sight unseen. I was surprised that the dog breeder was so offended when I asked for references. That she wasn't willing to sell me the dog because I was concerned about the dog and wanted to ask questions and that she preferred to sell the dog to someone who doesn't ask questions. Thank you.

I have been trying to purchase a pet miniature pinscher puppy locally (Brisbane) for the past 2 years, but there just aren't any local breeders here. I've come to a point where I am considering purchasing the puppy interstate and have her flown here. But I am very hesitant to buy a dog sight unseen - for a dog I'd be spending the next 15+ years with. Can any one who has gone through this process (i.e. bought a pet puppy interstate sight unseen) share their experiences? Any advice? Thank you.