04/23/2026
I posted this 5 years ago but I think a gentle reminder is due. What can I say? They caught me on a bad day. Am I the only one? 🤣
Ok, I’ll probably get in trouble, but I’m going to say it. I’m frustrated by all of the rude puppy inquires I’ve been receiving. I try to be kind, but honestly, some folks have been making it hard lately. So here are a few things you may NOT want to do when asking a breeder if they have any available puppies.
1. Don’t call me at 1am or 3am and expect me to be nice. I tend to wake up grumpy at that time of the morning.
2. Don’t inquire while you are eating or using the bathroom. Chew, swallow, or flush before you dial, please.
3. Don’t have your children call. If you are too busy to inquire yourself, then you are too busy to care for a puppy.
4. When I say “hello”, don’t let your very first words be “How much are your puppies?” Oh, and it’s polite to say “thank you” or “goodbye” before hanging up the phone. I especially like the thoughtful texts that read “?$”. It shows me how much time and effort you put into searching for a quality puppy.
5. Don’t begin your inquiry with a laundry list. “ Hi! I want a tiny female that won’t get over two pounds, with dark coloring, a full tail, baby doll face, small ears, house trained, all shots, with full breeding rights and a wardrobe.” No problem! She can also speak 6 languages, pull a minivan up a hill with her teeth, and she never leaves the lid up in the bathroom.
6. Don’t be rude if you don’t like my prices. Would you work 10-12 weeks straight, without a day off, for a couple hundred dollars? No? Then don’t expect me to either. I also don’t need to hear how rich I must be. Rich people aren’t on their knees scrubbing up doggie poo. They are usually out on their yacht, wearing sequins and heels, having a hot Saturday night dinner date.
7. Don’t tell me how you wish you had a job where “you get to stay home and play with puppies all day long.” You’re right! I do play with puppies all day long on the days when the magic poo cleaning fairy finally shows up!
8. Please do not ghost me!! If we are having a conversation please end it with a not interested or I'll talk to you soon! Thanks so much.