Lulu1234 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Hi I am not a breeder but I am unsure on whom to get advise from regarding a pup I have pre paid a deposit for & went to collect our pup we have been waiting for for almost a year and the last increased the price on collection and is now saying she doesn't want to give it to us and will return out money. Is there a law on this??? I feel like I should have some sort of right. 11months contact and now this. Any help would be most appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 The puppy is the breeder's property and as such, they're under no real obligation to sell it to you. You've been offered a refund of your deposit so I'd be accepting it back and saying thanks. Perhaps the breeder doesn't have a puppy they feel is suitable for you at this time and as you've been waiting for such a long time, they've offered the refund. I don't know the circumstances but I'm glad you're getting your money back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I don't know about any law but as a breeder I find that behaviour disgusting. They have had plenty of time to suss you out and change their mind if they think you are a bit dodgy. Of course we are only hearing your version but really they should have told you before you turned up to collect the pup. At least you get your deposit back which is not much comfort I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Take your deposit back and move on,without knowing both sides the question is hard to answer but the relationship is now broken anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen15 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 contract law. There has been an offer, acceptance and consideration. She is breaking the contract she entered into with you and you could pursue it further if you chose. You can't just break contracts because you feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 i would take the money, you don't want to be dealing with someone like this. perhaps if you say what breed it is someone can point you in the right direction of a good breeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Agree take your money back and go elsewhere - if they dont want your business there surely is someone else who will. If there are issues with simply obtaining a puppy imagine what would happen if you had to contact them for anything - not worth it. Wow a year I dont think I would have waited that long for someone to eventually breed a puppy - though not knowing your breed dont know how common they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 9 hours ago, karen15 said: contract law. There has been an offer, acceptance and consideration. She is breaking the contract she entered into with you and you could pursue it further if you chose. You can't just break contracts because you feel like it. Your description is a little simplistic - there is a 4th dimension being the intent to create legal relations and also can't discount Invitation to Treat element too. Dependent on the actual timings and specific details of the dealings, there might be no contract in place at all. I would cut my loses and move on. You've got the deposit back and a small claims court is not going to award you the puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Danois is right, without far more details its impossible to know the status of any contract. Even if the puppy purchase went ahead this has all the hallmarks of an unhappy relationship. So yep grab your deposit back and run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I don't take deposits. At the end of the day I think the breeder-owner relationship is really important. As much as it hurts take a deep breath and move on. I waited 2 years for my Dalmatian puppy by the way. 10 years later and I'm still in touch with his breeder. They were the first people I called when he gained his Agility Champion title. So supportive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm going to give you some sympathy as I would be pretty upset if I had waited ages for a puppy and then at the last minute had the breeder change their mind. Especially if I had visited the puppy. I imagine you had names picked out and puppy things purchased. If you say what breed you are looking for perhaps someone can help you with a new puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 While Jules is right and while I'm sure you're really disappointed and you may even have upset children on your hands, it's also possible you've had a very lucky escape. This sort of behaviour may well have been an indicator of future problems Happy to help and good luck finding your puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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