??? about chosing to have bullies shipped.

[dozersmama]

Just curious for those of you who have purchased from a breeded far away like @Telly03 did, why you chose to do it this way? I have heard before a lot of people have been scammed this way. Obviously if you are working with a well know breede,r than this probably isn't a concern. But I am just wonder what the advantages are and why you chose this over a more local breeder?

 

[mammyglicks]

I don't think there is an advantage other than someone getting the bully they want that is too far away to drive to. Some people don't have a reputable breeder nearby either.

 

[BruceP]

We did it because we found Princess Gracie in MO and we live in WI. The breeder arranged the shipping. Cost $250 to get her here by a company that specializes in transporting dogs. She arrived in a van. Her wardrobe must have been lost in shipping because we've been buying her new clothes ever since... LOL

 

[Bella Cows Mama]

We had Bella shipped. I was really worried about it being a scam but I used paypal. I also found out who they use for their vet by trying to search them. I called the vet and was able to get great info on the type of breeder they are and get info on Bella's check-ups :D Bella did get really stressed from the ride. She took a week or so to snap out of it. She also got a cold from the trip that lasted forever. Lucky for us and her, she has great breathing and doesn't have narrow nostrils, so it didn't lead into anything serious.

 

[dozersmama]

[MENTION=1034]BruceP[/MENTION] lost luggage always seems to be a problem when traveling. Poor Princess.

 

[Gertie's Mom]

Gertie and Ida were local, but when I used to breed another breed, I shipped all over the country and never had a bad experience. I wouldn't use the ground transfer companies, I've heard bad things about those. I always used Continental Airlines, who take very careful care of their live animal shipping. I would say, people ship when they can't drive to pick up a pup. If you know and trust the breeder, it doesn't seem to badly effect the puppy to have them shipped. We got Arrow shipped from a breeder in Ill. and he came bounding out of his crate like he'd only been in it 10 minutes!

 

[cali~jenn]

Telly03 didnt have a choice, there were no local good breeders in Hawaii. I have never shipped a dog and would if I had to but thankfully here in Cali there are breeders to choose from.