Anonymous
map-marker Rosharon, Texas

Stay Away from Purebred Breeders!

As soon as our puppy (not a puppy at all) arrived on a 1-hour flight; he came out of the cage limping, he has been limping for 3 months; many visits to the vet; complaint filed the day we got home with this scam of an operation... stating that this was not the dog we had expected in any way. We purchased this dog for $2,500.00! Two vets say that this dog is at least 4 months older than what his papers say and not even sure he is the breed they sold to us. He has high anxiety and IS NOT safe around children; Have faxed and called and e:mailed multiple times to purebred breeders and keep getting some hateful person that claims she knows everything about dogs and does nothing about our vet bills which in 1 month are over $1,200!. NEVER EVER USE THEM!
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Guest

Let this be a lesson to you to ONLY adopt from shelters or buy from reputable breeders where you can meet the dog and breeder in person and see where they're being raised.

Shame on you for choosing to support a puppy mill instead.

I hope you choose to make responsible decisions from here on out and get this dog an intelligent and loving trainer.

Guest
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What an awful thing to say. So if these people don't follow the same route you do in making decisions shame on them?

They obviously thought they were doing the right thing but made a mistake.

Shame on you for being such a self righteous ***. You could've just given them some advice and left out the my way is greater than thou attitude.

Guest

Adopt from local shelters not puppy mills. Hopefully you learned your lesson.

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Anonymous
map-marker Newark, New Jersey

Akc Papers Review

Cost me 3000 for a bulldog puppy with a health guarantee and a promise of AKC papers by 6 months. Almost 10 months and no papers and a ton of excuses. Puppy has demadex mange. Company refuses to make it right. DO NOT BUY PUPPY FROM THIS MILL.
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Jaquarious Ikp

Love our dog!!

Grover is simply amazing! We cannot say enough about the team at Purebred Breeders and how easy they made the entire process for us. Great communication and they delivered on every promise that was made. Chastity was beyond helpful! We were high maintenance since we have never adopted a puppy without personal interaction first. It has turned out to be a fantastic experience. Grover's temperament, intelligence, and personality are exactly what we requested. All in all it was a great experience in adopting a very important member of our family. We thank Purebred Breeders for our golden boy! We are so happy!
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| map-marker Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Received refund

I had paid for a parti yorkie puppy and asked to see the parents and so I was sent two pictures of two scraggly looking dogs, not well kept. They did allow me to talk to someone who was supposedly the breeder but after talking to them I didnt get a good feeling so i asked for a refund and received one. Kudos for the refund but not sure how well they screen their breeders because if you want to sell a $2000 dog at least clean up the parents. I had looked at reviews and thought they were good but afterwards found many complaints so do your homework because there are a lot of law suits out there on this company. I went under North Carolina Biewer Yorkies but it is all purebred breeders.
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Guest

I was wondering what did you say to get the money back, I put a down payment myself and I got a bad feeling about this website after I wanna make sure I get it back since it is 498 dollars

Burnard Zjk
map-marker South Bend, Indiana

Exceptional company

My beloved thirteen year old Maltese died this year and my heart was shattered. I began searching for another Maltese puppy on the internet and kept searching the Purebred Breeders site, but was concerned about doing business on the internet. I finally picked a puppy and was so delighted by the polite informative representative on the phone. All my questions were answered, all information I requested was delivered and my wonderful puppy arrived on time and ready to join our family. I have never bought a puppy with so much information and will never purchase another puppy any other way.
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Anonymous
map-marker Louisville, Kentucky

Purchased 4 month old Boxer pup

We purchased an older Boxer pup from Illinois Boxers (Purebred Breeders) in January 2013. I was assured by the company representatives and the breeder the pup was house trained and well socialized. When we picked up the pup she was terrified and wouldn't come out of her cage. We literally had to carry her around including to the vet for the first week. At close to seven months later and over a thousand dollars in training and countless hours in my husbands and my time in trying in vein to train this dog, we are stuck with a dog who is still afraid of everything and pees and poos in the house! I have complained to the company early on to say this was not the dog as advertised (well socialized and house trained). I was told "oh it takes time", well six months later there is still no change. Do not waste your money with puppy mill dogs that this company tries to pass off. There may be some good small breeders they do business with but our dog came from a mill, dog farm, what ever you want to call it and the breeder this dog came from had over 60 dogs in residence. Unfortunately, I could not do the research until the dog was in our possession and we found out the ugly truth about the breeders she came from. So do not believe all of the breeders this company deals with are small family breeders (hobby breeders). The dog mills have just taken their business to the internet and are plying their sick dogs/puppies to unsuspecting people.
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Guest

You people are the reason those mills/farms exist. You don't do your research until after.

Maybe goin to a shelter woulve been ether but seriously get off your high horse. Take care of the puppy you saved.

With love... If you have any.

Guest

Your dog is still a puppy. Accidents are expected.

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Koran Ugx

Purebred Breeders were a big help

I may have been one of their most difficult customers. What I got was a whole bunch of individuals who tried there best to calm me down and let me know I had a Healthy Happy Puppy on her way to me. What I got at the airport was a very healthy happy well behaved beautiful miniature schnauzer who I adore. Sassie is smart and such a good little girl puppy she sleeps through the night and her puppy potty training is going well. She brings so much joy into my life and everyone that sees her. Can't thank Purebred Breeders enough.
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Vickie Walker

I am a breeder that was approached by the referral service.

Updated by user Jan 05, 2014

After several calls today the issue appears to be resolved.

Original review Jan 05, 2014
Yes I am a conscientious breeder who does all testing and have been producing quality puppies for over 15 years. I placed a puppy for sale using this website. They proudly announced that they had sold the puppy only if I could ship it to Puerto Rico. They informed me that the veterinary certificate cost would be reimbursed, crate purchase would be reimbursed and the cost of the flight would be reimbursed. This puppy would need to be shipped on a Monday and the veterinary visit should occur 48-72 hours prior to shipping. They promised to pay 24-48 hours prior to the puppy being shipped. Here is where the lies begin! I took the puppy to the vet on Saturday before being shipped on Monday. My vet visit cost me $214.00 because the puppy was being shipped internationally. I had my vet fax the report, I called the referral service to confirm that they had received the report, I received a confirmation email at 12:48 on Saturday that they had the report. I called the company and they informed me that the money transfer would occur immediately. I called back later on Saturday evening because the cost that I had incurred was substantially more than they were allowing. They then informed me that they would not transfer the money into paypal until after they talked to my vet which conveniently was after the time that the puppy was to be shipped. They wanted me to ship my puppy without money. I may do foolish things but I was not born yesterday. So now I have a puppy that I have missed the prime selling time, I have turned down buyers, I have spent a lot of time and money preparing to ship this puppy and Purebred Breeders (referral service) because I am the Purebred Breeder will do nothing because "Management" doesn't work on the weekends. I really believe this is a scam and I warn any breeder to beware of this service.
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Lakely Zds
map-marker Ashburn, Virginia

Lived up to the hype

When I went looking for a Rottie locally I found Purebred Breeders and inquired into Megan now named Lola. I was contacted within hours and within a day she was ours. That was on Tuesday, we picked her up at the airport that Thursday. She is exactly as advertised, in fact she is better. I looked up the breeder after I received her and found her to be just a small time operation. This dog is beautiful, smart and has a great temperament. I am happy that Purebred Breeders does all of the legwork for me and I think it is good for the breeder as well. I will absolutely recommend them and will use them again if I find myself in need another pet.
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Marice Eml

From start to finish...

There were no facts held back and our purchase satisfaction was first and foremost. What was described is exactly what we received; A beautiful loving and healthy Boxer puppy. Returned calls quickly, very supportive and informative even obtaining and providing specific information about my individual puppy from breeder. Breeder also very helpful and professional. This was just a great experience and I couldn't be happier with my new little baby!! He is just adorable! Everybody at purebred breeders were very knowledgeable and willing to help as much as possible. If I ever get another puppy it will definitely be from purebred breeders!
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Anonymous

HAS TO BE HANDS DOWN THE BEST EXPIRIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD PURCHASING A NEW PUPPY

WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN THE JOY OF OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER THAT ARRIVED ON JUNE 10TH. EVERYTHING WAS EXACTLY DONE AS EACH DEPARTMENT SAID WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. TIKA ARRIVED SAFE AND SOUND IN HER CRATE. GOT HER HOME AND WE LOVED HER SO MUCH AND HOW SPUNKY SHE WAS WE WENT AHEAD AND PURCHASED HER BROTHER TONKA!!!! ON JUNE 17TH HE ARRIVED HEALTHY AND HAPPY AS HE COULD BE. AND ONCE AGAIN EVERYTHING WAS AS EXACTLY AS PLANNED. PUREBRED BREEDERS WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY TO ARRANGE FOR TRAVEL RIGHT AWAY FOR TONKA SO I DIDN'T HAVE TO WAIT LONG AFTER I GOT TIKA. I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE LOOKING FOR A PUPPY LOOK NO FURTHER. PUREBRED BREEDERS ARE THE BEST AROUND!!!
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Anonymous
map-marker Colts Neck, New Jersey

PUREBRED BREEDERS IS UNSCRUPULOUS!! GO ELSEWHERE!!

My family (3 young children) have been looking for our first dog. After seeing their website and falling in love with a picture, my wife purchased a dog online from Purebred Breeders.

This was on a Saturday. Unbeknownst to her I had already reserved a dog through a local breeder that was available later in the month. Within twelve hours of initial purchase we called Purebred Breeders indicating the situation and canceling the purchase. I also did some research online and their reputation was horrendous with numerous complaints and dog health issues.

We received a call the next day (Sunday) stating that they were charging us $495 for processing fees!! What processing fees?!? We called within 12 hours. They would not relent.

All of the negative reviews were confirmed. Any company that would not honor a full refund within 12 hours given the situation does not care in any way shape or form about the customer. We are in the process of exploring other means of dispute, but to charge $495 for processing fees when the cancellation was made within 12 hours of purchase is ridiculous! Additionally, this was on a Sunday.

There were no sunk costs incurred by them. Avoid Purebred Breeders at all costs!!!

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Guest

This would be considered your problem. You should have talked it over with your spouse first and you wouldn't have had this problem.

Deposits are non-refundable on any dogs with any breeder. Read the contracts. Deposits are NON refundable. Do your math first.

Do not blame a breeder or any company! Blame yourself!

Brylin Vss

Employees are what make a company

Everything from start to finish with Purebred Breeders was outstanding. Our counselor was kind and knowledgeable and gave us great guidance on choosing our puppy. The staff followed up regularly before and after Riley's arrival. Riley is the sweetest,most adorable puppy I have ever had! Everyone who experiences her kind, gentle nature, wants a Sheltie just like her! However she is mine furever, & she is beyond beautiful! Riley is an Angel.Thank's to all at Purebred Breeders for helping get us together. I will tell all my friends about this wonderful company so then they can have their own Riley :)
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Guest

We just purchased a Shih Tzu from Purebred Breeders and she is everything they told us she would be. I realize they are brokers but felt safe purchasing from them.

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Posted by purebred breeders friend.

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Javyn Nld
map-marker Atlanta, Georgia

Great puppy, totally misrepresented!

We purchased a 6 month old male beagle a year and a half ago from Purebred Breeders. My husband and I were looking for a companion for our 5 yr. old female beagle. After training our first puppy my only requirement was for it to be potty trained. We were assured this was the case with Charlie. Not only was he not house trained but he had obviously had very little human contact. He had never seen or touched grass! He could not jump up so apparently he had never been out of his crate. While he arrived as schedule he was filthy and his shots were not up to date as we were told. I am appalled how a company who has strict guidelines for you to follow concerning having your pet checked by a vet within 48 hours could be so cruel. While we love Charlie and know we saved his life Purebred Breeders is nothing more than a puppy mill that misrepresents and neglects their dogs. I do not recommend purchasing anything from them!
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Guest

I got duped by them too. I got a chihuahua - $950.00 plus $200 or so for air fare.

Totally misrepresented dog but I fell in love with her anyway. This was NOT a $950 dog for sure. best this is - don't do business with them. They do not tell the truth or maybe they just don't KNOW the truth.

The people who talk with you - I don't think they really know the dog or breeders.

When I asked about the paper - they say 'oh it comes with the dog'. Not AKG papers as suggested - but the shipping papers for the airlines.

Anonymous
map-marker Estero, Florida

Purebred Breeders Dog Review

Wrong Dog Major Health Issues Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Husband surprised me 2 years ago. Poor dog. These guys no help, wanted me to void contract so they would not cover their guarantee. Bunch of lawyers enticing puppy mill breeders and misguided buyers. Could not believe husband fell for this. SOME SURPRISE!!!!
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