mini girl Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have had an enquiry from a lady in Singapore wanting one of my puppies- the email was very nice complete with photos of her poodle who died some months ago - she sounds very genuine and says there are no reputable poodle breeders that she can find there - at first my answer was that I do not send my pups out of the country - never have done this and to be honest it does worry me very much - this puppy would be as a pet she says and treated as a member of her family. Any thoughts on this? I know a lot do do it - but it does worry me but her emails are so nice and she does sound as I said very genuine. Her last poodle she bought from a Singapore pet shop had health issues and she does not want to go down this path again - she said she has investigated breeders over there but they seem to be in it for the money and not breeding under very good conditions. What has been your experiences in this sort of enquiry. Or does anyone know of reputable poodle breeders there or near there that could be recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozstar Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have sent a pup (Basset Hound) to Singapore. I used Dogtainers who took care of everything for me. As the person is only wanting a pet I would be desexing the pup before it leaves, this also helps to weed out the ones who only want to breed but don't tell you. All my pups that have been sent overseas as pets have been desexed. Leanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 It can be done. I agree with Ozstar's suggestion to desex (or sterilise) the puppy before going, just in case. If the puppy buyer is still interested, then they are probably genuine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Under no circumstances send a pup to Singapore unless it is desexed here first. This sounds like a lady who contacted me 2 years ago, if she has a labradoodle too ? as well as the poodle who was in bad health. Sounded so very nice I also considered & then decided that there were homes available here so what was the point. We spoke on the phone. She told me that there were no reputable breeders in her country. No controls/laws at all. All dogs are farmed & live in small cages. Constantly & permanently. Bred every season & get no medical treatment. I was in tears at the end of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Under no circumstances send a pup to Singapore unless it is desexed here first. This sounds like a lady who contacted me 2 years ago, if she has a labradoodle too ? as well as the poodle who was in bad health. Sounded so very nice I also considered & then decided that there were homes available here so what was the point. We spoke on the phone. She told me that there were no reputable breeders in her country. No controls/laws at all. All dogs are farmed & live in small cages. Constantly & permanently. Bred every season & get no medical treatment. I was in tears at the end of it all. I think the Singapore Kennel club might not agree with the person that rang you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzat Xolo Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Under no circumstances send a pup to Singapore unless it is desexed here first. This sounds like a lady who contacted me 2 years ago, if she has a labradoodle too ? as well as the poodle who was in bad health. Sounded so very nice I also considered & then decided that there were homes available here so what was the point. We spoke on the phone. She told me that there were no reputable breeders in her country. No controls/laws at all. All dogs are farmed & live in small cages. Constantly & permanently. Bred every season & get no medical treatment. I was in tears at the end of it all. I think the Singapore Kennel club might not agree with the person that rang you. I have friends on my facebook list that are Singapore KC members, and I believe a lady from WA who shows has just returned from Singapore where she showed some Poodles over there, happy to ask for you re the poodle breeders there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini girl Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the advice - would like to have some breeders I could pass onto her - if it is possible to let me know - as I really don't want to send a pup all that way - after all it will only be a pet - I did ring Dogtainers and ask how much and what is needed to be done to send one - can't travel to 13 weeks and cost nearly $1500 - a lot on top of the puppy cost when only wanting it for a pet - hoping she will find someone in her country. Totally agree with desexing before he goes though if I were to send him. Will do a google on Singapore Kennel Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) I've sent a couple pups to Singapore. Both were to corporate executives, ex pats, who had had Labs before being transferred to Singapore. Both had 'mansion' type accommodation and could provide references of a canine sort. While there are concerns about dogs in Asia, there are also some lovely people who dearly love their dogs, and have the resources to take very good care of them. These people have a hard time finding quality dogs. Costs for a locally bred pedigree dog are likely to be astronomical in Singapore. Where would the Australian pedigree dog world be if the rest of the world took the attitude "too many poisonous snakes . . . and I don't want my puppy to be stuck in quarantine for a whole month"? I'd say, do your homework, but it can be done well. I agree with others. . . use a professional dog shipping company. The paperwork is a pain in the backside. Edited October 27, 2011 by sandgrubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini girl Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Under no circumstances send a pup to Singapore unless it is desexed here first. This sounds like a lady who contacted me 2 years ago, if she has a labradoodle too ? as well as the poodle who was in bad health. Sounded so very nice I also considered & then decided that there were homes available here so what was the point. We spoke on the phone. She told me that there were no reputable breeders in her country. No controls/laws at all. All dogs are farmed & live in small cages. Constantly & permanently. Bred every season & get no medical treatment. I was in tears at the end of it all. Don't really think it could be this lady - her poodle was definately a full poodle - she writes a very good email and herself is not Asian - I think she just wants a healthy well bred pet - I am still trying to get my head around it all. I do remember when I bred my first litter from my current dogs - had bred over 20 years ago before but only bred my one girl and then didn't start doing it again till I retired. Being somewhat niave on this first litter some 6 years ago I had a call from a man who wanted my last two pups - he was so business like and had it all arranged in no time flat - own transport and crates for their travel - money transferred into the bank and dogs shipped to Vic in a couple of days - but no contact back and when I questioned him he was very non commital - I always had the feeling later he must have been a puppy agent as when I rang to enquire an Asian lady took my call and I could hear what sounded like a lot of dogs barking in the background. I feel my dogs were given a new pedigree and sent to Asia - I will never know for sure - but while visiting Hong Kong a couple of years later I did see from the bus I was on two simply beautiful large apricot miniatures on leads together - from the bus they looked absolutely beautiful and carbon copies of what may have been their mother - maybe this is what hapopened to my two boys from that first litter - I wish I really knew. I now make sure I know exactly where my pups are going and do thorough checks - if these two dogs were my pups they obviouslyy were being well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuna Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Someone I know was contacted by a lady in Singapore who owns a male toy poodle and was looking for another dog - no mention of a labradoodle. Person was reluctant to send one over as she said they can appear nice over the phone but too hard to check them out. Very sad we can no longer take someones word but that's the way it is today. Too many have been burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakbelgian Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 We sent a pup to Japan recently using JetPets. Very first time doing this. Company was very helpful & cheaper than DogTainers. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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