Another scam.

[Traci66]

Not heard of this one before. We are looking to get another bulldog, saw some puppies advertised for £500, thought they were cheap, been emailing the seller who has said he lives in Aberdeen, he has said he can arrange a courier for £100 and if I give him £300 deposit he will have the dog sent down to me and I pay the reminder upon receipt of the dog. I told him I would rather travel to Aberdeen to view the pups, since then my emails to him are not being answered, the landline number on the advert does not exist and the mobile number is not being answered ......... Lucky escape I think.

[tonyav]

Yes indeed Traci, I would give the mobile number to the orthorities if I were you.

[eyethenkyew]

I'm sure there are some bulldogs in rescue centres somewhere in the country just longing for a good home? And they wouldn't cost anything like £500.

The reason that wide boy breeders exist in the first place is simply because of mugs willing to shell out a ridiculous amount of money to get a dog. It's also one of the main reasons why rescue centres are bulging with dogs, many of which are put to sleep for no reason other than no one will give them a home.

Very few mutts are "un-homeable", I always have rescue dogs and have never had a 'dud' yet.

[boxtops]

too right, traci - you want to see the dog and its mother, and know its history - not mail-a-dog

[dotty.]

http://www.bulldogrescue.co.uk/

[chaptazbru]

Agree 100% eye .....

[TWR]

Traci,

I live in N.W.Lancs, there is a bulldog breeder in this area by the name of E.Kenyon, Edisford Kennels, he deals a lot with the USA & has a realy good reputation, I do not know if that will help you. regards sending any money, that would be a no-go area if it was me.

[JonnyBoy12]

I am a courier as well and can also move dogs for £100. I do not want my number given to the authorities though.

[Dee Sa]

Traci I think you had a lucky escape and yes you must report this so the police/trading standards are aware.
£500 is not an awful lot for a bulldog my son paid £1500 but from a reputable dealer and saw pups with their mum.Their first bulldog Lennie was a rescue and he was a lovey dog. All breeds have their own rescue.

[woofgang]

This is an old old trick, sadly many people have fallen for it. Basically a decent UK breeder would never ship their precious pups around like parcels and would always want personally to give any prospective owner the third degree. Its likely you would also need to go on a waiting list for the pup.