09/23/2026
I keep seeing people say that if a breeder asks for a deposit, it’s a scam.
That’s not accurate and honestly, it shows a misunderstanding of how responsible programs operate.
A deposit isn’t just “sending money.”
It’s you saying: this is the puppy I’m committing to.
And on our end, it’s us saying: okay, we’re committing this puppy to you.
That means we stop advertising that puppy.
We stop taking other applications for that spot.
We turn away other families who were ready.
Now let me give a real scenario-
Let’s say a family places a deposit on a puppy. We mark that puppy as reserved, update our listings, and tell other interested homes that he’s no longer available.
A two weeks later, that family changes their mind.
In those two weeks, we could have placed that puppy with another ready, qualified home but we didn’t, because he was spoken for.
Now we’re starting over.
That’s exactly why deposits are non-refundable.
Not because we’re trying to make money off someone changing their mind
but because time, opportunity, and serious homes were already invested into that reservation.
Deposits aren’t a red flag.
They’re what keep things fair, organized, and intentional for both the breeder and the families on our waitlist.
If you’re unsure, ask questions. You should.
But calling deposits a scam across the board just isn’t accurate and it discredits breeders who are doing things the right way.
This isn’t like buying something you can put back on a shelf.
These are real puppies, real time, and real planning that goes into every placement.
If you’re not ready to commit
you’re not ready for a puppy.
Author Sunshine Pomeranians
