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Contacting a Breeder - Should I?

Discussion in 'Considering a Sheltie?' started by Elei, Jul 18, 2019.

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  1. Elei

    Elei Forums Enthusiast

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    Sure, as long as you bring your Shelties!!! I live on a farm, so it is mostly sheep, horse & cattle pasture, and several acres of orchards.
     
    Elei, Jul 19, 2019
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  2. Calliesmom

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    I wrote a pretty decent length email to the first breeder that I contacted after I lost my first sheltie who was a rescue. I wrote similar length emails to a couple other breeders too....
    I did end up getting a puppy from that first breeder and while I let the other breeders know, one of them still contacted me over a month later to see if I was still interested in a puppy from that litter.
    never too early to get on a waiting list......
     
    Calliesmom, Jul 19, 2019
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  3. Elei

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    So my 'several paragraph' email turned into 9-10 paragraphs... They're not super long paragraphs. Does that sound too long or ok?
    Thanks!!
    P.S. I may be over thinking this a tiny bit, but dogs are really important to me!:)
     
    Elei, Jul 20, 2019
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  4. Sharon7

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    Sounds a bit long - remember you are emailing a stranger, so they may not be thrilled by that much detail. Edit it down to the basic info you want to convey, and add lots of enthusiasm. Definitely state you've had Sheltie(s) before, the breeders I know say that definitely gives people a leg up.
     
    Sharon7, Jul 20, 2019
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  5. Elei

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    Thanks for the feedback! I will edit and shorten it.
     
    Elei, Jul 20, 2019
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  6. Calliesmom

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    my email was about 6-7 decent size paragraphs. a couple of the breeders, I had friends who knew them so I mentioned those people in the email too....
     
    Calliesmom, Jul 20, 2019
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  7. Elei

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    I just emailed the breeder, so now I just have to be patient and see what happens! :fl
    Thank you everyone for all your advice! It made me less nervous about contacting the breeder.
     
    Elei, Jul 20, 2019
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  8. Wendy C

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    Fingers crossed....good luck! :)
     
    Wendy C, Jul 21, 2019
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  9. Elei

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    Update: I'm on the breeder's wait list!!!! Everything sounds just wonderful and I am super excited. :):):) There might be a puppy in my near future.....
    Thank you all again for your support and advice.
     
    Elei, Jul 24, 2019
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  10. Ann

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    Hooray! Be sure to update us when there's news! :yes:
     
    Ann, Jul 24, 2019
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