![]() Do research on the person – check out their Facebook, Instagram, etc. Usually you won’t hear back from them after that. This is a great way to help rule out scammers: ask for a picture of them holding the puppy with a paper that has the date and your name written on it. They cannot provide identifiable photo/video evidence of the puppy.They ask for money without having talked or met with you.They have AKC papers for the puppy (Doodles can’t be AKC registered – but the parent pups can be.They have puppies available “right now” so you don’t have to get on a waitlist (not always a red flag).They offer to send the puppy home with you before the puppy is 8 weeks old.They might use fake or made-up terms like “home trained” (what is that?).They want you to meet them somewhere else instead of on-site.Their personal social media profile pictures, names, etc.They may not speak very good English (in native English-speaking countries).They don’t provide a list of prior customers or references whom you can contact to talk to yourself.They don’t reply to your messages, calls, emails, etc.They don’t have a business email address.They don’t have active social media accounts.The more of the following boxes you tick, the more likely this person is not a real or reputable breeder. Here are some red flags to watch out for when you’re talking to someone who says they have the Doodle puppy you’re looking for. ![]() ![]() Not everyone who says they have puppies available is telling the truth. ![]()
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