Pet Stores & Breeders

We purchased a 4-year-old female English Springer Spaniel (not spayed) from a breeder in Oregon in October 2025. We had arranged a pickup time through text messages, and the breeder said she would have all the “paperwork” ready for us. When we arrived at the agreed-upon time, we paid cash and left without any paperwork (no bill of sale or AKC registration). She said to send her proof of spaying and that she would then send the AKC papers. I was confused by this at the time, but I fell in love with the dog and dismissed my confusion about the paperwork. I recently contacted the breeder asking for the AKC paperwork and told her that we were considering breeding the dog. The breeder then told me that the dog was sold to me without breeding rights and that she would not send the AKC paperwork unless the dog was spayed. This information was not conveyed to us at the time of purchase, and it seems questionable to withhold the paperwork despite there being no contract with language explaining this. We had hoped to breed the dog, but her puppies will not be worth nearly as much without AKC registration.

If I am a breeder but have no legal papers or signed documents and sell our puppies, could I get sued if I later find out that the puppies are not full English Cocker Spaniels? The people I got my dogs from told me they were English Cockers, so I was misinformed.

I bought my dog from a breeder for $1,500. He’s an English Bulldog Tri Merle. I’ve had him for a year now, and I’ve been wanting to breed him, but I can’t because I don’t have his certificate. The breeder never mentioned a certificate when I was in the process of buying him or when I went to pick up the dog. When I asked him what could vary the price, he said, “The color of the dog can change the price.” I was new to the breeder world, so I didn’t have a clue about it. Now that I’m asking for the certificate, he’s saying that he doesn’t want to give it to me without compensation of $1,000. What can I do in this situation?

I unfortunately signed a contract while purchasing what I thought was a Morkie, but realized the puppy is a Chihuahua which isn't healthy for my daughter due to its aggressive, feisty, biting traits. The breeder falsified records and pictures. He had a strict no refund policy. Is there anything I can do since he guaranteed a specific breed but lied?

I know someone who is trying to sell puppies on Facebook that aren't purebred but is saying they are. She has no proof/papers to back it up. They are mixed breed puppies, and I don't know what action I can take on this topic. She isn't close with me. I am very concerned, and it is taking advantage of people, its misleading and is false information.

This puppy was purchased from a breeder in CA, which has a puppy lemon law. My vet saw him two days after I got him and diagnosed the problem. The breeder won't take responsibility. This puppy is facing several surgeries that could cost $3000+. We’re keeping the puppy. What kind of attorney could help me with this?

After paying a person who is supposed to be selling a dog upfront, they keep asking for more money, such as gas money and extra fees. Now they are asking us to fill out a registry paper that requires our name, driver's license, social security number, and address. Is this normal, or is it a scam?

I paid a cat breeder in full in June 2023. She operates a closed cattery and promised a kitten in December. However, she offered me a kitten from a different cattery, not under her care, and is refusing to refund me. She is attempting to shift blame to me for not accepting that kitten. What are my rights in this situation?

I purchased a Yorkshire Terrier, believing it to be purebred. However, a groomer suggested a DNA test, which revealed she's a mix of three breeds. The breeder registered the puppies, and she's offered a $400 refund out of the $800 I paid. What should be my next step?