A few weeks ago, I got a call from a friend of mine (Peter) in Maryland that his friend [who I have never met] had just purchased an Irish Wolfhound pup for $1000 from a lady in NC but he had concerns.
(His friend knows nothing about dogs and when I heard he had bought a Wolfhound, I was really worried)
Below is my understanding of what happened:
Friend finds puppy on eBay. (I know, I know)
Lady says pups are 8 weeks old.
Wires $500 deposit via Western Union.
Makes arrangements to meet her a week and half later.
The lady met them in a parking lot of Petsmart.
She said he couldn't see the mother as she had already sold her.
Said this was the last pup and she was the runt.
She was accompanied by a large, intimidating man with tattoos that made Peter and friend uncomfortable to walk away from the sale and she said deposit was non refundable.
They take puppy and return to Maryland.
Peter comments puppy is very small and has a very small bark. They send me some really bad pictures and I said I couldn't really tell anything but that she looked like a very small Wolfhound pup...maybe the lady got the age wrong.
Contacts lady - she tells them pups are now 8 weeks old - friend says but you said that 2 weeks ago?
Back and forth with me via texts - not happy, not convinced is Wolfhound.
Tries contacting "breeder" again - this time number is disconnected and email bounces.
After 2 1/2 weeks - Peter's friend says puppy is aggressive and unmanageable and he is going to have it put down!
Peter takes puppy and contacts me very unhappy and unsure what to do with her.
So yesterday we drive to meet them almost in Maryland and I pick her up. She should by this first account between 8-10 weeks old depending on which date you believe. She does look like a mini Wolfhound.
We stopped at Petsmart on the way home and weighed her - 13lbs. I also noticed that her teeth are TINY...they are there but teeny squeeny incisors - I am thinking she is really young maybe?
So now I have no idea what she is - obviously some type of schnauzer / terrier mix - Parsons Jack Russel maybe?
Hmmmmmmm - strange but true....LOL...some Wolfhound!
Either way she is a sweetie and if you know of anyone wanting to adopt a truly adorable little girl - let me know!
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