Greenfield Puppies

First, I want to say that I did get a puppy through a breeder who had listed on GFP. I had been recommended to the website by a friend who had two German shepherds. Their "no puppy mills guaranteed" statement put me at ease. As someone who had no experience with purebreds, I was unaware of many of the things you should look for in a breeder, but I did know a few things, such as to see the dog in person (never ever buy a puppy that's been shipped, no good breeder does that), demand to see the mother, to see where the dogs were kept, to make sure they were clean, well fed, and happy and active, and had shots and a real AKC registration. The breeder we met were Amish and were kind and had a clean house, clean well cared for dogs, and only had corgis on the premises (just one family and only one litter).

My dog is nearly two and is fine. The only health problem she has is a slight flea bite allergy and problems with the more grain-based dog foods (she gets a more expensive kind and has no problems). However, I have since learned things about the website itself that I cannot ignore. Though the people I met were clearly decent folks who took care of their dogs, they were not good breeders. I have since learned that a good breeder would pay for genetic testing to make sure the dogs had no genetic conditions and I have also learned that an AKC registration (much to my surprise) is no guarantee that you are dealing with a good breeder. So these people were not bad people, but they did not do everything that a good breeder would. So they really should not have been breeding their corgis.

The bottom line here is that I got insanely lucky and I'm counting my blessings. I didn't count entirely on luck, though. Once someone told me about the bad website's reputation, I immediately purchased health insurance for my dog that covered genetic conditions in case the worst happens later down the road. Since I have never trusted a breeder to do shots, that was not an issue as the day after I got my dog I took her to the vet to have them all redone just in case. I was also horrified to discover that many of the "breeders" are in fact puppy millers! They are scum posing as the breeders of the dogs! Do not be fooled by GFP's guarantee, it is meaningless. I just think I am lucky that I already knew to see my dog in person and to investigate the home and everything. Many people do not know these things, and so they are conned by puppy millers.

GFP should either be taken down or forced by the law to take a real banning approach to anyone that is suspected of puppy milling. While it is no doubt true that some of the breeders are decent folk like the ones I met, you just can't ignore that a lot of them aren't. I recently read an article about a couple of people who use the GFP that were arrested for horrible living conditions for their animals! If GFP really checked people out, then obviously that would not have happened.

Since then I have felt scared of what could have happened. There is no doubt that I lucked out; my friends have told me that this family was most likely something called "backyard breeders," which means that they breed just a few pups and take good care of them, but don't understand what it means to be a good breeder and really make sure your buyers are good for the dogs. Another thing I learned is that a good breeder will give you like a year of health guarantee. Apparently, 30 days is nonsense - another lie by GFP to put people at ease with a false sense of security. So, I would recommend that anyone who wants a dog first call the ASPCA and ask them for website and phone number of the local club for the breed you want. At the time, I went looking for a dog and I did not know such things existed, but they do. They can help you find a local breeder with healthy dogs and you will never have to fear.

I was sold a chocolate lab in East Earl, PA. Price quoted was $595. Puppies had no vet exam at that time and the parent had no testing at all. I put a deposit on the puppy based on health exam and delivery of papers for pure breed conformation. I picked up the puppy. The vet was okay but there were no papers. I gave them a check to hold upon delivery of registration. On their website, puppies got reduced twice, $170 less. I called Greenfield and they said they wouldn't do anything about it. This company is selling puppies and wants no liability as to retail law. State of Pennsylvania should close them down for consumer protection.

I brought a Great Dane from James ** of Ephrata, PA. The dog is 3 years old now. When he was over 1, we noticed he was having issues walking. I had to take him to a neurologist and he was diagnosed with Wobbler syndrome. It was either a $7,000-$12,000 operation or put the dog on steroids. I had to choose the steroids treatment. I called Mr. **, no phone call back. Now, the dog has all kinds of problems due to the steroid treatment. I'm cleaning up diarrhea on my kitchen floor daily. And now, I have to make the decision to put him down. I contacted Greenfield Puppies. She acted stupid and said that they never heard of this disease. Beware of this breeder and website. It the three years, I have spent almost $10,000 in vet bills and treatments.

Puppy purchased is a Collie/Shetland sheepdog mix: In March 2011, I purchased a puppy from Daniel ** that was advertised as a Shetland Sheepdog. Mr. Daniel supplied an ACA certificate, listing his mother as Tracy Briton and Sparky as the father, both listed as Shetland Sheepdogs. When I took the puppy to the vet, I was told he was a rough collie but he could be part sheltie. I contacted GFP, gave them his weight and height, and they too felt he was not a shelty. I told GFP that I was pleased with the dog, beautiful, well-behaved and healthy, but concerned that Mr. Daniel sold me a puppy falsely advertised. I was given $50.00 from GFP.

Recently, in March 2012. I saw an ad for Shetland Sheepdog puppies being sold by Daniel ** on a different puppy website. I called them to let them know of my experience and was told they were aware of the situation. Mr. Daniel had told them that my puppy was probably sired by a collie that frequents their farm.

I purchased a Chihuahua puppy through Greenfield puppies to later find out that it was not just a Chihuahua puppy but it was also a pug. I love my dog. There is no question there but she is not what I was expecting for what I paid. I contacted Greenfield and their response was, "Do you like your dog?" I said, "Of course." They responded, "Then, what's the problem?" They told me they could not assist with my complaint. I wanted to know what breed the father was as it was not listed on the site.

Greenfield said they know nothing about the dogs. They just post the pictures for sale. I said, "You get paid for this service and buyers believe your listing is valid." I feel lied to. Greenfield just listed four more puppies from this mother less than a year later as Chihuahuas 2 of the 4 look just like my dog. Buyer beware. You were just duped! Funny thing that have a section for Chihuahuas/Mixed. As an advertiser, shouldn't you know what you're posting?

I also purchased a puppy from this realtor. That's all Greenfield Puppies is. They advertise other people's puppies for them so they can sell them. I used common sense when buying my puppy. The complaint about John ** was the buyer's fault. If you paid attention and did your homework before you handed over your hard-earned money, then you'd have known better than to buy from him because he has too many puppies listed. He is like a backyard breeder and when they have that many, how can you honestly expect them to give the proper care?

So for everyone else, I bought a perfect puppy from GFP and you can too. Just do your homework first and check it out. Also, I'd contacted GFP because the number that I had for my puppy was wrong. They responded within 24 hours both by email and text. So if you have a problem then contact them directly. If you still have a problem, go to the office.

We purchased a puppy advertised through Greenfield Puppies from John ***. When we went to look at the puppy, they were all infested with fleas. Upon returning to pick up our puppy, he still had fleas. Now come to find out when he was getting his surgery to get fixed, he coded. He has a heart condition which is hereditary and he could die and will need long term medication if he does live. The breeder John *** had these puppies in his barn with no heat next to two pigs! He sold the dogs under his son's name. He did agree to give us our money back but still has not! Since then, he has changed his phone number. Stay away from any *** selling puppies!

I bought a puppy from Mr. ** on 4/18. This puppy was advertized through Greenfield Puppies.Com. The puppy came with a health certificate dated 4/14, from the Smoketown Animal Hospital. It was supposed to have its first shots. I paid $600.00 for this puppy. The same day, the puppy began throwing up. The next day, he had bloody diarrhea. I took him to my vet, in Newton PA and he said that this dog was very sick and dehydrated. He felt that the dog may have parvo. My puppy was in the hospital for 2 days and was treated. The bills came to $586.74. I called Mr. ** and told him that I wanted to be reimbursed for the vet bills, under the puppy lemon in PA.

He told me to send him the bill. I did, but he hasn't responded and won't answer my call. Neither will Greenfield Puppies.com. My dog was never given his first round of shots, as stated on the website. I had to pay my vet $65.00 for that.