Should i purchase a min pin?

Question

there is one at a store (who sells pure bred dogs from breeders) at 750. the dogs are all microchipped and come with a year warranty (in case the dog gets hurt or something, not too return or replace, but ya, free vet for a year) so what do you all think?

Answer 1

I think you should adopt, puppy mill puppy's often die in the first month of adoption. And MinPins get along great with other dogs, so I say Yeah!!

Answer 2

Well, as a former pet store Min Pin owner I can tell you that the puppy is coming from a puppy mill and more than likely is going to have some genetic problems.

You state that the dog comes with a one year warranty - does that include genetic problems?  My Min Pin had to have knee surgery on both knees when she was 10 months old.  She also had an enlarged heart and had Audio Acoustic Emission emanating from her left ear.

I strongly advise against it, but if you do decide to get her, have your vet do a physical immediately (within a day or two of getting her).  That way, if they find anything wrong, there usually is a 3 day period where you can return the dog.

Answer 3

I think you need to find an actual breeder, that's what you should do. Secondly that warranty is c**p, the free vet care is through THEIR vet and believe me you will end up paying more when you go to another vet to fix the problems their vet is paid to over look.

NEVER EVER buy from a petshop. I don't care what they told you they are full of it.

ADD: http://www.minpin.org/breeder.html < the breeders listed here are the ONLY ones you should consider.

No breeder with quality animals sells to a pet shop EVER

Answer 4

No, if you have ever watched a show about puppy mills you would know how horrible it is where the pet store puppies come from.Please don't give that kind of business to a pet store because it lets them buy more puppy mill puppies. Contact AKC about a breeder listing for the breed you're interested in and a good breeder will will give you a contract for the puppy and guarantee a lot of possible problems.

Answer 5

A dog at a store is from a puppy mill..  the store will tell you its a "breeder".. but its really a commercial breeder.. otherwise known as a puppy mill.

That year warranty doesnt mean much.  Many health problems dont show up until after 2 years of age.  There are most likely stipulations with that health guarantee too, such as you have to see a vet within a certain time frame, and there are only certain things that are guaranteed.  Ask to see a copy of their warranty... you will see what I mean.

Do not buy this puppy.  If you want a min pin, seek one thru rescue, or find a reputable breeder who has a min. 2 year guarantee on congenital/genetic illness.

Answer 6

Your min pin is coming from a puppy mill, not a real breeder and that price is ridiculous. You will be contributing to a very bad situation that is already out of control. I know you probably want to rescue this dog, but in the long run you are doing these animals a disservice. Don't buy the dogs. These puppy mills need to be put out of business. Find some reputable breeders if you have to buy a dog, I suggest you contact a min pin rescue and adopt one.

Answer 7

If you're interested in Min Pins, here is the best place to start: http://www.minpin.org/  Read all you can on the site about the breed, contact a local club or breeders near you for more information, go to a show and talk to as many Min Pin breeders and exhibitors as possible.  If you decide that the Miniature Pincher is the breed for you, go to a responsible breeder, one who has their dogs  tested for inheritable diseases, shows or works their dogs, is knowledgeable about the breed, and expects you to sign a contract and spay or neuter any pup who won't be shown.  Good luck in your pup search!

Answer 8

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO