Question:
Can someone with a Premier Epupz Account help me ?
?
2011-07-26 09:14:48 UTC
Can someone please help me ?
I need someone with an Epupz Premier Account to tell me all the contact info on this dog -

http://www.epupz.co.uk/clas/viewdetails.asp?view=428728

i really want to find out more but im not Premier.
Five answers:
☆ Memphis Belle ☆
2011-07-26 09:28:56 UTC
Actually reputable show kennels in my breed of choice, the Dobermann, DO advertise on Epupz, as do substandard kennels, people advertising one off unplanned litters, recidivist back yard breeders & puppy bred litters.



If you know your breed of choice inside out, then it is possible to sort out the wheat from the chaff, ask the right questions & make an informed decision to purchase or not as the case may be.



Name Ms Claire Morgan

Name of Kennel Malderston

Address kilmarnock

East Ayrshire

KA12JR



Phone No 07732866856



Edit: In the interest of educating the ill informed about Epupz, to access the information ALL a person has to do is pay a SMALL fee and the contact information is made public.



After the advert has been live for five days as a rule the contact details are made public



There is however a way to withhold contact details should an advertiser choose to avail themselves of so & the potential purchaser contacts the breeder through Epupz not directly.



Edit 2. MamaMas, TD not from me as I don't hit is as a recreational activity.
anonymous
2011-07-26 16:30:53 UTC
I've just had a look at this advertisement but I'm afraid, much as it reads 'okay', I truly can't recommend you buy from this website. Good breeders DON'T have to advertise on Epupz - period. You'd do yourself a favour if you contact the Breed Club and ask for the names of known reputable breeders and take it from there. £500 is lower than these sell for, reflecting his age, but it's still a lot of money to part with, to a person with this sort of advert. And although this explanation (he was being run on but the other dog wasn't getting along with him - at 18 weeks? - unlikely!!) sounds plausible, people put anything on advertisements, to make a sale.



Sorry, I don't have a premier account with this website either.



Add I'd never put the name address and phone number of another individual on here without their permission - not for nothing do Epupz require a premium account before names are able to be accessed.

Add 2 As the name of the breeders has been given here, I've Googled them and if you do the same, you'll find a picture of a puppy from, presumably this litter, on Champdogs. This IS a website I'd recommend so these people may be 'okay'. Llasa's are not their main breed btw. They have been breeding Malamutes for some years, and yes, do test. Do your homework - good luck! Loving the TDs by the way.
?
2011-07-26 23:44:25 UTC
Please don't buy a dog from Epupz.

BYB's and puppy farmers use this site, and other sites like it, to sell dogs/puppies. Don't believe anyone who tries to convince you otherwise. Reputable breeders do not need to use these sites and will often have a waiting list.



Please read the following extract from http://www.puppylovecampaigns.org/index.shtml and visit their website

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"Puppy farms are large-scale breeding premises. The aim of puppy farms is to make money, no matter the cost to the dogs, who are kept in cramped and cruel conditions. The puppies are sold through pet shops, internet and newspaper ads.



Puppy farms in the UK have been found to have as many as 150 breeding dogs, most kept locked inside 24 hours a day, often in complete darkness. They are usually located on farms in barns, disused chicken houses garages or any disused outbuilding. The dogs are forced to eat, sleep and give birth in the same area they urinate and defecate; something they would never do given the choice.



Dogs on puppy farms are often neglected; matted coats, infected eyes and ears and rotten teeth are just a few of the painful conditions the dog suffer. When breeding dogs become too old and exhausted to continue producing puppies they are killed or discarded. The puppies also often have behavioral and psychological problems, such as aggression and fearfulness, because they are not exposed to the outside world".



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If you specifically want a lhasa apso, then it's worth googling their breed rescue organisation.



If you want to buy from breeder, please select a reputable breeder.



BYB's and puppy farmers who need to sell on sites like Epupz rely on the gullible and will tell you what you want to hear.



The advert you mention shows the breeder has been registered with them since 16/10/2007. So this epupz advertiser has been breeding dogs for financial gain for almost 4 years. It is a typical excuse "we were going to keep him but my other dog is not getting along with him". The truth is probably something quite different. If the intention was to keep the dog for breeding purposes perhaps this dog has not passed health tests. However, some unreputable breeders don't bother to health test their dogs prior to breeding. Maybe the dog was sold/reserved and the new owner changed their mind. Don't get sucked in. All the breeder cares about is getting the £500.



Surprised to see the personal contact details of advertiser has been published on yahoo by one of it's members. Isn't this a breach of privacy? Anyway if you google the mobile no. given you will see this breeder also sells bichon frise.
anonymous
2011-07-26 16:23:32 UTC
No reputable breeder advertises on that site.
Raw Rescue Pups
2011-07-26 16:17:57 UTC
Be cautious... Epupz is full of scummy backyard breeders and puppy mills.


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