South Fork Boxers review: Sick Dogs 9

Ma'am I understand that this breeder is your friend and you are trying to protect her. If you would have read my post instead of just responding with a negative comment, perhaps you would know what I did. I will make it simple so that you do not have to read a lot.

1. I took my dog to the vet in the allotted time period.
2. The vet told me that she was in the final stages of kennel cough.
3. I called the breeder back within the allotted time period, but got no response.
4. I tried to call for a couple of days and did not get a response until I began calling every ten minutes. I started at 7:00 am and still did not get any response until 9:30.
5. I was told by the breeder that her guarantee means, "that I (the breeder) do not have to do anything for you."

Perhaps you did not know that my dog was the last to leave and did so some time after the rest. This could be when the dog contracted the illness. Your argument would be like saying, "My kid is in your kid's class and did not get the flu." Maybe it could also be that your dog was properly vaccinated. I asked the breeder for proof of vet vaccination and she told me that she cannot give that to me.

I am beginning to wonder if you read any of my post. For instance the part where I said, "I do not blame her for the dog's deafness." I think you just skimmed the post and decided to respond with some half-defense for your friend. I am sure that if you did not read that than you haven't even read this far. I did do my research. I knew the risks of getting a white boxer (the actual chances are more like 22%) Maybe if you read the post you would realize that my complaint surrounded the dog having an infection and not because the dog was deaf. I also had a few other complaints. I will make those into a list so that if you have read this far you can pull them out from the rest of the text without too much trouble.

1. After ignoring my phone call until after the time allotted on her contract Mrs. King began lying to me about why she did not answer my call.
2. In her posted response she made it seems like selling the dog to me was a burden, when she herself made the arrangements to meet in a dimly lit parking lot in the middle of nowhere instead of at her place of business like a reputable breeder would.
3. After I made the drive she told me about things that I should have been told before I left the house of in the 4 days or so between arranging to purchase the dog and the drive (multiple scars on the dogs head)
4. She sought a lawyer immediately instead of trying to help me as a customer. (That in itself sounds fishy.)

I HAVE DOCUMENTED PROOF OF WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CALL THE BREEDER. I really don't think that anyone including a lawyer can argue with that, although I am certain that someone will.

I understand that not all of the customers that this breeder interacts with will be as dissatisfied as me. I am also aware that I am not the only customer that is dissatisfied with this breeder. One thing that you must be aware of is that if you had received a dog in this condition you would be upset as well. This is not my first go around with dogs. I am an experienced boxer owner and have owned dogs my whole life. I have spoke with other professional breeders, experts, AKC, and CKC. Who all agreed that her actions were unprofessional and do not reflect the actions accepted by the industry. My conclusions were simply this:

1. I would NOT choose South Fork Boxers ever again and would suggest that no one else do.
2. I would choose a breeder that seemed enthusiastic about having me adopt one of their puppies.
3. I would choose a breeder that could prove to me that the dog were vaccinated by a vet.
4. I would choose a breeder who guarantee is to allow the person who purchased the dog some means to guarantee the dog's health and not one that the breeder "doesn't have to do anything."
5. I would choose a breeder that allows me to meet her at her place of business and not in a secluded location.
6. i would choose a breeder that doesn't conceal defects about the dog until after you have driven several hours to pick the dog up.
7. I would choose a breeder that does not lie at every opportunity to hide truths and protect herself. If you are being honest you do not need a lawyer, especially if I have not threatened with any legal action.

I don't expect any of this to change your mind about my compliant. I know that is not how human nature works. I am simply stating FACTS about my experience as I am entitled to do. I really just think that anyone who reads this should simply choose another breeder. Part of being a reputable breeder is properly handling complaints and objections. Neither of which were handled properly by Mrs. King. I did not cuss, yell or threaten her by any means and she decided to protect herself with an attorney, is that what good business people do. It just so happens that I am a businessman and have never had to resort to that action. I guess it could be that I approach business with a ethical and morale obligation to my customers to ensure that they are treated fairly.

It is my opinion that all actions in life, including business should be carried out using the GOLDEN RULE.

I guess I would not have this problem if I had NOT assumed that I was dealing with someone who might have the same outlook on business.

I love my puppy just as you love yours. I consider myself a bit honorable for not just giving the dog to a shelter or rescue as many other would have. I happily spend the extra money on special training and tools for the dog. I enjoy the extra time that I have to spend with my dog teaching her sign language. I happen to believe that I was suppose to get this dog because someone else would have neglected it or gotten rid of it. Instead of that fate, she ended up with a loving and caring family that treats her with undying love and affection.

I did fail to mention that I have Joplin's hearing tested and she is 100%, scientifically proven and without a doubt deaf. The specialist that performed the test is the person that provided me with the references for deaf training. I failed to mention this because as I have said before. I DO NOT BLAME MRS. KING FOR THE DOG'S HEARING CONDITION.
(I think that it would take an idiot to not know if your dog is deaf especially after living with the dog for 3 months.)

-I have never said that this is a puppy mill.
-I have never threatened to sue anyone over this (she must have had a guilty conscious)
- I did not call her a bad mother. I said:
- "Is this the way you are going to teach your daughter to do business"
-I simply asked her to honor her agreement but:
- She avoided my phone call until the guarantee expired
- She yelled at me about how streesed out she was that her
daughter had to go the doctor.
- She told me, "That guarantee means that I do not have to do
anything."

"Yes, These are quotes"

I was never told that the puppy was discounted until I read it in her post. She was the only puppy left in the litter and was not given that information.

If you believe that she has puppies simply to "find them a home" than you must believe that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were in the mortgage business just to get you the home you want. I am not saying that her prices are not fair for the market, but if I were simply trying to find a home for puppies. I would not have a new litter as soon as physically possible, get rid of older dogs as they pass their prime, or sell them for over $1, 000 or more. I think that you should be able to see the thin disguise that she is hiding behind. She is a business, in it to make money and lots of it. Not some charitable organization that finds home for puppies. If I were someone that cared about the puppies first, then I would follow the guidance of AKC, UKC, and CKC and not perpetuate the white dog gene that causes the deafness. I just think that is simple logic.

Like I said, I am not here to ruin anyone, but I am also not here to allow someone to lie. Defending yourself from your point of view is fine, but lying is just wrong. Especially when it is about me.

As we wear down the protective coasting ugly truths are revealed. Nothing about buying this dog was straight up or honest. I felt like I was mistreated. I haven't spoke to Mrs. King or attempted to call her since she stopped answering calls.

This has all shown me that she has limited capacity to deal with any objections to what she feels is good business.

I will continue to defend my position and not allow someone to make my complaint seem meaning less or that it is my fault, especially when they do not read my entire post. I agree that you cannot please everyone, I also agree that the public needs to be informed when making their choice to spend a lot of money. Especially when that money is for a living being (not a commodity or a product).

I would just search for someone that has no complaints and does not tell stories, half-truths, or misinformation to defend their position.

Mrs. Yarber,

Don't worry about my time. You obviously have just as much time as me. You call me stupid, but I seriously doubt you can read. You obviously have not read a single one of my post. I truly question your intelligence. I think that maybe YOU should get a life and stop worrying about what I am doing. I am not ruining anyone. I know that people are in business to make money, but they should not do so at the sake of others. You are obviously a bitter old hag that can’t mind her own business. The cost of the vet visit is on record. It was due to the advance stages of the infection, when I received the dog and the fact that the infection had spread to the dog's eye. I cannot be sued for harassment, because I have not harassed anyone. I also cannot be sued for slander, because this is an opinion based website and slander is the "the spoken word.” I believe that the term that you are looking for is libel. The only defense for libel is the TRUTH, so I think that I am good. Of course if she took legal advice from a nosy little snatch like you then she would be in a world of hurt. THESE SITES ARE DESIGNED FOR SIMPLE COMPLAINTS. THAT IS WHY IT IS CALLED A COMPLAINT BOARD! You are a complete idiot. I love my dog just as you do yours, however I had some problems with the breeder. That is why I posted a complaint. I never even suggested that i wanted to get rid of my dog. I even went as far as to get specialized training for her. But I guess if you could read you would know that. You have added and caused to be added more content and activity to this complaint which gives it more relevance. If you would have just left it alone then no one would have seen it, but keep doing what you are and the more people will see it. I seriously doubt that you would understand the concept of relevance when in this or any other context though. I really cannot fathom how you think that you are intelligent enough to call anyone dumb. YOU CANNOT SPELL AND YOU OBVIOUSLY CANNOT READ. I hope that you taught you kids better than to speak this bad about someone that has done nothing to provoke you. I think that if you would simply go back and read everything that I have written you would see that any question that you have can be answered. I understand and firmly believe that she has made the dreams of many people come true with a wonderful and healthy puppy. That did not happen in my case.

I own another boxer and have owned others in my life. This is not my first round with the breed or breeders and quite educated on these dogs.

I have a suggestion of you Mrs. Yarber why don't YOU quit ###. All the world needs is another person that has no clue what they are talking about and a strong 3rd grade education to start slinging mud. I will stop posting stuff when you learn to do the same.

Oh and by the way, THIS GUY is a decorated combat veteran with several citations and accommodations, for things such as DUTY, HONOR, and INTEGRITY. I was in time magazine, on CNN and several hundred newspapers throughout the country. I also have a BA degree in business. I am the man that provides the blanket of freedom that you curl to every night. If it weren't for men like me freedom would not exist.

So I guess outside of risking my life and killing people for you, I really don't have a life unless you count my education, family, friends, hobbies and business.

When you have done half the things I have you can start disrespecting me, until then take a seat. I am just getting started if we want to keep this going.