Need some advise I’m wanting a pug puppy been looking everywhere for one under £500 (it’s very hard) and saw an advert with no price but an email address to message for more info, I then sent the below, the seller replied back to me but it all seems too good to be true. What do you all think???? I have got the money for this weekend but would like a little advise

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Hi

Please can I have some more information regards the pug puppies for sale?

Thanks



Thanks very much for the interest.
I still have a male and a female available. They are all
kc registered and vet checked
13 weeks old and good with kids and other pets.
My pugs are fawn, well socialised and home trained.
Up to date with their shots.
What gender are you interested in?
where are you located?
do you have some experience with puppies?
They go for 200 pounds each
thanks for getting back to me soon

Hi

Im interested in the female or male, Im located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.

Yes I have experience with puppies although not with pugs. I have had both dogs and cats through my life both while living with parents and living with my partner. My auntie also breeds French bulldogs so Ive had a lot of experience from that.

Although Ive not had a pug before Ive always wanted one and have gained lots of knowledge about them through reading and asking other owners.

My partner works full time so we have a lovely home and a regular income to ensure the pup gets what he needs and wants and I work part time so would be able to fully look after the pup.

Where abouts are you based? Also, I hope im not being cheeky and you do not have to answer but why so cheap? Most are approx £1000.

Thanks for the quick response and hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks for the details
I am not actually selling my pugs
Just need a small rehoming fee of 200 pounds.
I an in Glasgow but will deliver the pug to you if you buy.
Thanks very much

Thanks

Sorry to be a pain but what is the difference between rehoming and selling? I am very interested but is there a catch in someway.

From my understanding, you have 100% Kc Reg Pug Puppies for sale (which you want to rehome) for £200 and are willing to deliver to Sheffield.

Is there any reason for the re-homing. Again, I’m so sorry to keep asking, I’m not a timewaster this is a general enquiry.

Thank you very much


Yes its good to ask
Well I will be travelling so I need good homes to rehome my puppies.
If I were to sell the price would have been much more higher than that.
Are you interested in a male or a female?
Its for good that is why I am asking for a fee.
The puppy becomes yours for ever

Preferably male but obviously due to me not being able to get hold of the money for a week or 2 the female would be fine if the male has gone.

Thanks

I have a male and a female available
so cant you afford 100 now to reserve your puppy?

Unfortunately not, when I have the money I will have the full £200. Im going to ring round family tonight though to see if we can arrange it for before the end of the week. As soon as I get it together I will contact you ASAP to see what you still have left. Also just to confirm I will be paying cash on delivery obviously in this day and age you have to be careful or we could possibly use paypal if you have an account.

Would it be possible to see a pic of both pups and mum???

Thanks

I do accept bank account payment.
Ok you just have to keep me informed if you get the money.
You can see pictures <attached pics look fine>

Thanks - all look great.
I will keep you informed and will hopefully have the money ASAP.
Thanks again and hopefully will speak to you very soon.


Thanks all

It has SCAM written all over it!

I have a male and a female available
so cant you afford 100 now to reserve your puppy

That's the dodgy bit in my opinion... Is he just trying to swindle you out of £100? Also what if the dog turns up on your doorstep and has for example breathing problems as many pugs do? Hmmm think you're right to be suspicious.
Have you seen the two pug x jack russells that have been advertised for rescue on here?

Good luck x

I wouldn't touch that with a bargepole. You'll send the £100, never see that again and never see a puppy.

Really you should be looking for a breeder where you can see the parents, at the very least you need to see the puppies with their mum. Never, ever just part with money from an ad.

have you never seen 'The Real Hustle'?
If it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to be true!

Oh by the way, you have won the Nigerian Lottery.
Please PM me your bank account and sort code numbers please.

Thankyou!

Thanks for the advise all. I think im best levaing it, its a shame that things which seem to good to be true really are just that....

Bogwoppit - I can't find that advert whcih section is it under please??

Thanks again

Check the advert, see if seller is selling other puppies, I bet he/she has a number of adverts for different breeds all for £200.

Its a scam

i just placed an ad im looking for a sibe puppy after sadly losing ours and funnily enough have come across the same scam but for siberian huskies on numerous websites. there was actually a phone number on one of the ads who i contacted then spoke to the police, this is an on going scam the police officer i spoke to explained this and sadly people are falling trap to this

I have just spent some time looking for it and can't find it. It was in response to someone asking where to find a JUG (jack russell x pug).
Can anyone help?

I have just spent some time looking for it and can't find it. It was in response to someone asking where to find a JUG (jack russell x pug).
Can anyone help?

Heres the thread for Jug puppies:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=521137

I agree it sounds strange. I have only one experiance of buying a pedigree puppy and I was very young at the time and it was years ago but it sounds million miles away from what you are being asked to do.

We saw an advert via our vets for puppies that were to be born in a couple of months and we put our name down, we were first and had 2nd pick of the litter after the breeder. When they were old enough to be taken we went down to the breeders house (a good 100 miles away, met the parents and was shown all the paperwork (even hip scores all those years ago) for both dogs and the family tree of the puppies, my mum originally was looking into breeding so this was very important for her that all lines could be traced back. We then was introduced to the puppies (all 6 of them) We had a good hour to decide which one was for us then my parents signed a contract to agree everything and we brought our puppy home. There was no pressure and the breeders just wanted the best for the dogs. My mum had already been down a few times and had a good idea which one she wanted.

I think you are better off waiting, finding a good breeder and putting your name down. In the end a dog is hopefully with you for 10 years+ so a couple of months wait really does not make much differance and you can save up and get ready. If you are after a pedigree and paying decent money for it you might as well get your moneys worth :lol: I know it is not always the case but good breeding should hopefully mean less money spent in the vets!

It is a big massive scam and they have con people out of money and left people heartbroken.

Please report the add to site you found on.

I enquired to one once got same rubbish you did. Based in scotland and they not for sale there for re-homing. I wish still had the email because it exactly the same as the one you got. Apart from my first one wanted my address , telephone number ect. I did not give to them.

I am so glad you ask here first cause you would been £100 down and no dog.

Good luck with you hunt for pug dog x

This is a well known scam. There are no puppies and the people placing the add are abroad. These scams always offer a low price for popular breeds of puppies (often chi's). The english in the add is often a bit suspect and doesn't flow properly and they always say they are in a different city and that the dog will be delivered by courier. Often they only get the deposit but sometimes they will ask for the full amount up front.

Its almost always the case that if it looks too good to be true, it is!!

I would also never advise buying any animal and having it delivered without seeing it and the home it comes from.

Its looks like a scam to me.The way he lists off all the standard answers without any sort of comment about the pups. Most ads will tell you about mum and how the pups are getting on or about their personalitys ect.

Id want to see mum (at least) and the pups at home. Dropping them off sounds very dodgey.

Never EVER purchase a pup without visiting the premises they're kept in, and don't purchase without seeing (at the very least) mum, and preferably dad too

offering delivery of a pup is the first thing that should set alarm bells ringing - even genuine sales offer this, but they're an indicator of puppyfarmers who don't want you to see the conditions the pups are kept in

the reason for stating they're not 'selling' but 'rehoming' is that they become exempt from the sale of goods act - so steer clear

If I were you I'd register an interest in a pup with a breed rescue. It isn't unusual for pups to fall into rescue when somebody found after 2 days they can't cope with one!

never aim to buy a pup 'off the shelf' from a breeder or anybody producing pups. You should expect to put your name down and wait for your dog - anybody breeding without an order list is breeding for profit, not the benefit of dogs and their new owners!

I had similar communications via preloved when i was looking for a boxer.

How about these little darlings, they are so sad in kennels????

http://www.sheffield-dog-rescue.org.uk/?page_id=31

coco and tia are fab.

Thanks all, coco and tia are gorgeous but unfortunatley I dont think Id have the space for two...i really wish I did. I have been looking at a lot of rescue places but as yet cannot see any others. I'd really appriciate if anyone would inform me if they see any at a rescue shelter especially a puggle (there gorgeous).

Thanks all x

That does sound dodgy I have to say...

Have a look at http://www.puggles-r-us.co.uk The puggle we had had a pug face, but without the health problems generally associated with pugs.

No no - never. You should see the pups in their home with their mother anyway, but paying £100 and then awaiting delivery? I'd never do it.

Pugs are expensive for a reason - it'd be nice to think that this person only wants to recover what she's lost but I wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them.

I would ask for an address and say you'll pick the puppy up yourself and see what they say.

I saw similar scams when looking for my Yorkie pup, the prices were just too good to be true and in some cases they said free, but I expect further down the line there was a "rehoming charge" or "reservation fee".

But pedigree pup prices are just crazy arent they? Mind you now Ive got my little Yorkie Im so glad, and he is worth every penny!!

Forgive me for my views on crossing pugs with beagles, but why the heck would anybody take a perfectly healthy beagle (a breed with no known defects) and stick it with something that's going to produce an uncertain outcome?

I've always wondered why the internet is full of puggle puppy pics, but no adult ones. Do people tire of them or do the pups have to be PTS for some reason?

Pugs are incredibly headstrong little monsters, as are beagles. I've had four beagles here (besides my own) who owners were struggling with, and I certainly wouldn't recommend purchasing a beagle, a pug or a puggle if you think they're 'cute' - you'll be on a hiding to nothing and knocking on a rescue centre door before they're 18 months old!

This scam actually featured on Watchdog, (http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/consumer_advice/latest_pet_air_emp.shtml) so it must be happening a lot.

one of the pups on that puggles website they want £1200!!!!! :loopy:

http://www.oodle.co.uk/view/sheltie-puppy-for-a-caring-new-home/1644189018/uk/

here is one of the adverts, 15 puppies from same seller from different locations all £150

I have reported this so hopefully wont be here for long

I started reading the first post and then the story started sounding familiar.. A few weeks ago my son had a bee in his bonnet about getting another dog and was browsing the net. He a had similar E-mail conversation with someone claiming to have 2 chihahuas ( SP?) for sale at £200.00 each as he was leaving the country, also claiming to be from up north somewhere. As he is only 14 he was very excited that he'd found some very expensive dogs for very little money! I said it was a scam at the time and I'm now even more convinced after reading this thread.

the last place anybody should be looking for a dog is on the internet (unless they're looking for rescue centres, obviously)

even pedigree breeders with a string of champions may have websites, but that doesn't tell you how their dogs are kept, or any health problems known to be within any of their lines. Get yourself to a dog show and talk to them in person - you'll find out the lowdown on who's who and what lines to avoid!

Anybody advertising puppies already born and ready to go is more than likely in it for profit, not the health and welfare of the breed. EXPECT to be contacting ANY form of dog breeder in anticipation of being placed on a waiting list. See both parents (even if you have to travel to see the dad)