I am interested in purchasing a puppy from a breeder that is out of state. They have a nice website and I have talked to the owner on the phone but how does one really know that who they are dealing with is legitimate. I know there is such a thing as BOI on sites like ours but how would I persue something like that for a Dachshund Breeder.

I need to send her a deposit for a litter of puppies that are due in May. I just hate to send my money to a total stranger.

Maybe I am being too cynical but you hear of internet scams all the time and you can never be too sure. I tried to check the BBB but they didn't have nothing on them. I also sent am email to the Tourist & Convention Ctr for the town they are located in - asking them to at least verify that the company/business does exist.

I was just wondering what else I can do.

Thanks everyone.