FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 So, this morning I received my update from our breeder. Our pup is now 5 weeks old, so 3 weeks to go. Only problem is...she sent pics of the WRONG puppy. We ummed and ahhed a bit in the beginning about which pup to choose, but over a week ago we made a clear decision and let her know. We've even let her know what we're thinking of naming HIM, just yesterday. So...the email I get today has pictures of a FEMALE (of a different colour, no less)! This was hours ago, and I've sent a reply asking if there was a mix up, but haven't heard from her yet. Usually she's quite quick to respond. I'm trying to give her the benefit of the doubt that she's just sent the wrong pictures, but....? I'm not sure how that could have happened, and I'm getting quite anxious. Btw, we have put down a deposit, about 2 weeks ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Probably a mix up. Give her a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 oops- have you actually phoned? They may be out, or busy... I do hope you get your choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 oops- have you actually phoned? They may be out, or busy... I do hope you get your choice! Not yet, I'll wait a little while longer! I hope so too lol, as we're not at all prepared to take on a female. She was a cutie though, why must people constantly tempt me? I could write a book about this puppy search I reckon, it's been very eventful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Probably just technically challenged like me. I sometimes forget to label the camera files and end up with 500 files with long numeric names. Not the end of the world - give her a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellbyville Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It could be she has mixed you up with another puppy buyer, or like others have said, simply added the wrong picture. Definitely give her a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs tornsocks Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 How many pups in the litter ? I'm sure it sometimes gets confusing with buyers, puppies, bitches and generally managing stuff (including 'day' jobs !) I would give the breeder a quick ring and chat to her, politely pointing out the mistake. How did you inform her of your choice ? Via email ?? Perhaps you could re-forwrd that and say thanks for the great pics, just feel like there's a little bit of an oversnight because of photos she sent etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Okay, thanks everyone. Hopefully you're all right and she did just mix up the pictures! I'll wait for her reply, and if I don't hear from her by this evening I'll give her a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Whew - it was just a mix up lol. Been a stressful day, I guess..and took it all too seriously! I was relieved to hear she'd sent it to the wrong person, though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I was also thinking with five week old puppies she may be very busy! what sort of puppy are you getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 (edited) I was also thinking with five week old puppies she may be very busy! what sort of puppy are you getting? Yes, turns out that way! And I think she's having frustrating problems with her internet as well. A staffy. Here he is Front right with the white paw! He had a big white stripe down his face a few weeks ago, but as you can see it's fading now. The second photo is when he was 2 weeks old Edited February 1, 2010 by FD26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Glad you got it sorted. This is precisely why I don't send "individual" pupdates to people. I send all photos of all puppies to everybody on a generic type of email for at least the first few weeks, sometimes longer because quite often, I don't know until the last couple of weeks which puppies are going to which person anyway. I always get to choose first and I don't do that until they're up on their feet and I can see what they've got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Glad you got it sorted.This is precisely why I don't send "individual" pupdates to people. I send all photos of all puppies to everybody on a generic type of email for at least the first few weeks, sometimes longer because quite often, I don't know until the last couple of weeks which puppies are going to which person anyway. I always get to choose first and I don't do that until they're up on their feet and I can see what they've got! It must get confusing! Looking at her litter I wouldn't have a clue which was ours if he didn't have the white foot showing lol. We have another picture of the litter and it took us about 15 minutes to figure out which one he was lol. I don't think she's retaining any from this litter, we got in first and had the pick. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think she's retaining any from this litter :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think she's retaining any from this litter :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think she's retaining any from this litter :D :D And the point of breeding the litter was.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FD26 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think she's retaining any from this litter :D :D And the point of breeding the litter was.................. I'm not under the impression that all breeders keep a pup from every litter they have? Am I mistaken to think you could become over run with dogs if this were the case? I know she already has three.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm not under the impression that all breeders keep a pup from every litter they have? Am I mistaken to think you could become over run with dogs if this were the case? I know she already has three.. Ethical breeders of a grossly overbred & exploited breed such as Staffords will rarely breed a litter without the intention of keeping a puppy or without, at the very least, someone else in the show/performance world wanting the pick - which is quite different criteria to the pick a pet buyer such as yourself would choose. Sometimes mother nature has a good laugh and none of the pups are suitable for whatever arena the litter was bred for, but the intention is there, and not many I know will make this decision when the pups are so young, even when the sexes don't line up with what the breeder was actually looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm glad you got it sorted, but didn't you say the 1st pic she sent was a pup of a different colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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