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As627
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Feb 11, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
Do NOT buy puppies from this "family" of breeder not only are they the most rude people but they also won't let you come see a dog until you are ready to buy them, sounds extremely shady to me. I have dealt with a lot of breeders when buying puppies in the past and I have always been able to meet the breeder at their home, see where their dogs live, how they live and ask any questions. When I called this woman on staten island she said her brother "didn't believe" in letting people view the dogs until they are ready to buy because it was a "waste of his time". This man is her brother. No legitimate breeder would ever say that. These people are likely buying the puppies from a middle man source and trying to sell them as quickly as possible to get them off their hands.
After having such a hostile phone call with the breeder who goes by "Fran" I decided to google their site bulldogsnewyork.com reviews and the first couple hit that came up even before their own website were complaints about the breeders and the dogs. It makes me sick that people do this and get away with it. Again do not buy dogs from this so-called breeder do not support these people and their cruelty to animals. I found the original posting on terrific pets.com for French bulldog puppies. I am also going to be contacting that website about this breeder.
Please do not support this breeder bulldogsnewyork.com located in Staten Island NY a woman named "Fran" and her brother.
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fran11
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Feb 15, 2012
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Response to complaint
I would like to respond to a complaint written about us. I received a call for a French Bulldog puppy from a gentleman saying he was interested in one. He said he wanted to come to take a look at the puppies. I asked when he was ready for a puppy, his response, he didn't know, maybe in about three months or so. I mentioned to him to try to come when you're ready for a puppy. I received a call 10 minutes later from his girlfriend saying she never heard of such a thing and that she's been going to breeders for years, she also said they let her come and hang out and just look. She had a very poor attitude thus making it difficult conversing with her. My question is, if she's been going to breeders for years, why hasn't she purchased a puppy yet?. I just wanted to let her know that we are not a store and we are private. Prospective buyers who come to us usually want to purchase a puppy when they come to see them and are usually ready. When someone says they are not ready for a while, why would they want to come to see them if they won't be able to take that puppy home or are not ready. We don't always have puppies. If they weren't ready for at least three months, we might not have any puppies to show them. That's why we want them to come when ready.
I think it is a disgrace for someone to call us scam artists when they don't know anything about us. We have been breeding for years. We have the best references and testimonials. People who buy our puppies always tell us how happy they are. I truly feel I ruined their Saturday plans to come to hang out for the day, that's why they are probably so angry. How can people make such false accusations saying that we are so cruel to animals just because I didn't allow them to come and visit. How can they say such harsh words when they've never met us nor seen our puppies. Sounds like sour grapes to me!.
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Fran11
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Feb 16, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
I would like to respond to a complaint written about us. I received a call for a French Bulldog puppy from a gentleman saying he was interested in one. He said he wanted to come to take a look at the puppies. I asked when he was ready for a puppy, his response, he didn't know, maybe in about three months or so. I mentioned to him to try to come when you're ready for a puppy. I received a call 10 minutes later from his girlfriend saying she never heard of such a thing and that she's been going to breeders for years, she also said they let her come and hang out and just look. She had a very poor attitude thus making it difficult conversing with her. My question is, if she's been going to breeders for years, why hasn't she purchased a puppy yet?. I just wanted to let her know that we are not a store and we are private. Prospective buyers who come to us usually want to purchase a puppy when they come to see them and are usually ready. When someone says they are not ready for a while, why would they want to come to see them if they won't be able to take that puppy home or are not ready. We don't always have puppies. If they weren't ready for at least three months, we might not have any puppies to show them. That's why we want them to come when ready.
I think it is a disgrace for someone to call us scam artists when they don't know anything about us. We have been breeding for years. We have the best references and testimonials. People who buy our puppies always tell us how happy they are. I truly feel I ruined their Saturday plans to come to hang out for the day, that's why they are probably so angry. How can people make such false accusations saying that we are so cruel to animals just because I didn't allow them to come and visit. How can they say such harsh words when they've never met us nor seen our puppies. Sounds like sour grapes to me!.
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As627
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Feb 16, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
I have been going to breeders years does not translate to I have been looking for a puppy for years, I have had a shar pei and two pugs and all of them were bought through breeders where we met the breeder went to their house met the parents of the puppies and the whole litter and then talked to the breeder about how long they have been doing this to gauge their understanding of the breed. I cannot stress enough how important is is to do this. I tried to explain this to the incompetent woman on the phone but she couldn't understand, I'm not looking for the perfect puppy, I'm looking for the perfect BREEDER as this breed is commonly inbreed, which results in lots of problems and vet costs down the road. Read any pet blog check any online site and they will tell you before finding a puppy find a breeder that you are comfortable with and is legitimate. These people "Ivans Bulldogs" are not American Kennel Club registered breeders, they should not be trusted.
We actually went the next day to another Staten Island breeder, Frenchie Connection, the very next day, speaking to them right after we spoke to "Fran" at Ivan's. The people at Frenchie Connection are a lovely couple who was more than happy to have us come over meet them and their dogs and the new litter of puppies. We got to see the living environment, meet the puppies parents and most importantly speak to the breeders about how long they have been doing this and why. As I asked questions you could tell they were really comfortable and knowledgeable, not once did they pressure us, rush us or talk price until we asked. They were happy to provide vet recommendations even for in Manhattan and even knew of a holistic vet and when he was in the office. They feed their pets organic natural food and give vitamins, something that is also very important to note. Their dogs were happy and then had space in their home as well as outside, you could tell these dogs were taken care of. They were so professional even when we told them we may have to wait for the next litter to save up some money and make home adjustments, they gave us business cards and said they are more than happy for us to come back whenever we are ready and to keep in touch. They accept multiple forms of payment (not just cash, like Ivan's, which is another red flag).
While we were there, I just happened to mention how we tried to go the day before to meet another breeder and how hostile they were and they wouldn't let us view the puppies until we were ready to buy (unheard of in my experience!) and before I even mentioned the name of the site they both said oh you mean Ivan's dogs, yea we know all about them, and I probed for further detail and they told me how they went to check out the place, no one actually lives at the house someone had to meet them there and the dogs are all caged up and it's always someone's "uncle" or "brother" who is the breeder. They said they have seen frenchies from people who bought them there in dog parks and the owners spoke about how much money they spent in vet bills taking care of the sick dog, as the first lady described in this post. They did say well people must be buying them or they wouldn't still be in business.
As an animal lover, and a dog owner my whole life this makes me sick. This is obviously not news to me, as it has been a problem in recent years, brokers pretending to be breeders over the internet selling puppies to unknowing mostly new dog owners. I cannot stress this enough, go to an American Kennel Club registered breeder, these people Ivan's dogs are not, visit the breeders home, see how the puppies are leaving, meet the parents of the puppies, I didn't even have to get that far with these people to know they are fraudulent puppy brokers.
I also would like to note, as stated in the above comments, I think it's pretty interesting that someone is scouring the internet for negative comments on their website, any normal person who isn't doing something shady wouldn't have to do that. This is a random site called complaints board, which I had never even heard of until I typed in the name of their site and "reviews", who would even think to look here? Someone who is doing something wrong and needs to defend themselves, if they weren't guilty of this they wouldn't be reacting in this manner.
Please, I cannot stress enough to anyone who sees this, don't support these so-called breeders or anyone like them - there are TONS on the internet! Do you research, make sure you are comfortable with the person you are buying from and comfortable with the way they raise their dogs and their living environment. Don't let someone rush you into buying a dog, a good breeder would never do that because they want their puppies to go to the best homes, to caring people that care enough to do the research on the owners and the breed.
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Angela Mia
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Mar 21, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
Me and my fiancée bought a French bulldog from Ivan of Ivan's puppies/ivans bulldogs. Clearly he was just the middle man and not the breeder like he claims he is. The parents are nowhere to be found and we actually noticed the second visit to his house there were several dogs added to the bunch, just an hour later. Who knows where he gets the dogs from. We unfortunately were sold a dog who was severely sick with parvovirus. We got the dog on a Friday and one week later we had to rush the dog to the hospital. We endured thousands of dollars in vet bills and sadly we had to put the dog down a few days later. Myself and my family were devastatied to have to put this dog who we fell in love with down 10 days after picking him up from this so called breeder. Our vet assured us that the dog came from the breeder with this virus and issued a not fit for sale letter. When we contacted Ivan he was upset we put the dog down and told us we should have sent the dog to his vet, like he's a miracle worker. Our dog was in the Cadillac of hospitals. I know he was just trying to put all the blame on us so he doesn't look like a monster. Wheather he knew the dog was sick or not it's not right that we laid out over 5, 000 between the cost of the dog and the vet bills and only got back 3, 000. After all of this happened I noticed there were many bad reviews on Ivan and his relatives, Kim and Fran. Do not buy from Ivan. He isn't a breeder and is just the middle man. He sees these dogs a dollar signs where we consider them family. I would not want anyone to have to go thru what I had to go thru. I miss my dog so much and only wish he didn't have to suffer and that we could have had more time with him. Please take my advise. I now know that a reputable breeder will let you see the parents, will be registered with the AKC, and will care a little more about the dogs well being. Do a little more research because I wish I did!
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bulldogsnewyork
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
what is sad. that the pup did pass away.before these customers purchased the pup an option was given to them.a 5 year vet plan.if the pup got ill if they took the pup to this vet their bill would have been 15.00.they purchased the pup on 3-9-12 Friday.what i explain to anyone that if theres is anything wrong please call me immediately.what the customers claimed the pup got ill on wed their own vet gave a dewormer and they took the pup home.they said on Thursday he was still acting up, and Friday at 900pm they finally called me and made me aware of a problem.at 900pm they said they were at an emergency hospital which are very good but 3x more expensive then any other place.i gave thenm the option that they could bring the pup to my local hospital at no charge.they refused saying that the pup is very ill and they liked the place where they were at.i informed them that if the pup stabilizers please take it to my vet and again there will be no charge they refused..i had no health issues at my home with any litter mates or other pups.this virus could have been picked up even by them but no one can accused or point any fingers. i tried calling them many times, they didn't even call me back until they said the pup was put down by james without my consent.he told me he had no choice that the Cadillac of hospitals wanted 10000 for a blood tranfusion. he did have a choice.as a breeder and since i stand behind my pups.i would have had my vet do the tranfusion at no charge to him.he took it upon himself to put the pup down.not saying my vet is a miracle worker no vet is, even his Cadillac of hospitals.they tried the best they can.as a reputable breeder i stood behind the pup.refunded his purchase price and medical not 3000 as he stated more.i guess with parvo there are a lot of factors that can cause that, but even though with vaccines and other measures a pup is still not totally protected
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Angela Mia
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
It doesn't matter what these so- called breeder say everything that comes out the their mouths is a lie. They have a comback for everything because they have delt with this before. Im not the only mad customer. Anyone considering buying a dog from them do yourself a favor and don't buy the puppy! There are plenty of other reputable breeder out there. I've lost my dog and can't get him back. Now I'm just trying to prevent the same thing from happening to someone else! Yes Ivan's house ( or whoevers house it really is) is clean but we don't know the conditions of the place they get the dogs from. I don't trust him his family or his vet, who also has many complaints against himself. They are all in business together and that's exactly what it is to them just business. They don't care for the dogs like we do. Anyone reading this...DO NOT BUY FROM IVANS BULLDOGS!
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bulldogsnewyork
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
again its sad the pup passed away, but did everything to steer this customer in the right direction.he lied what he got back as payment, also never supplied any documents or death certificate.in good faith i gave him a full refund and medical.even though he told the vet to put the pup down without my consent.if he was so concerned james was only worried about the 10, 000 that the cadillac of vets wanted to charge for a transfusion.i would have has my vet do it just to give the pup a chance and was never afforded the opportunity.this man has to much anger to think with a clear head.i try to keep my customers happy but u can never make everyone happy
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I love healthy pups
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
Ivan is running a puppy mill. They have any kind of dog that you are looking for. It's a shame that people like him are only in this business for the almighty dollar and they couldn't care less about all these poor innocent puppies or the people who purchase them to love them and want to make them a part of their family only to lose them a week or two that they had them and to be left with vet bills up the kazoo. Please stay away fro Ivan's Bulldogs or you to will be crying for your puppy.
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Angela Mia
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
Ivan states we did not have his concent to put our dog down. We did not need his concent the dog was ours the second we signed papers stating that. If I took him out of the hospital to take him to his vet he would have died on the way up to ny. He was in too critical condition and better off where he was. I do have all the papers regarding our puppy including a not fit for sale letter from the vet. Our vet is certain the dog was sold to us with parvovirus virus. There was no way it came out of the blue within the week of owning him. Incubation in 10-14 days and we had him 7 days. Oh and sorry it was 3, 600 not 3, 000 we got back. I'm not a liar and I absolutely don't just care about the money but it's sad I have no dog and I'm still out about 1, 600! I loved my dog and gave him the best chance to live a healthy life unfortunately the virus was already too bad when he was treated because he prob had it for weeks. All the puppies I'm sure have it too who were in that litter. It spreads so quick and easily! I'm sure everyone will see more complaints. I'm just mad my dog had to suffer because of a "breeders" careless behavior with living things. It's a shame dogs and their owners have to go thru this! I've said my peace. I just want the public considering a puppy from Ivan to stay clear!!! He should be put out of business but sadly he will just open up as another name like he's done in the past. Ny bulldogs for example...DO NOT BUY PUPPY FROM IVAN
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Angela Mia
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
This is James talking now that was my fiancé jessica writing before. Ivan blume or whatever you call yourself. We are all judged by what we do in this life. When you meet your maker I can assure you the gates of heaven will not open up, theres a place for people like you. I don't even know how you live with yourself. These dogs are just profit centers for you, you have no emotion.. I want you to know that when I met you yesterday it was very hard for me not to knock your teeth down your throat or make you feel pain like our french bulldog Enzo felt.
Stay away from Ivan's bulldogs NY bulldogs Ivan's puppies!!!
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Angela Mia
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Mar 22, 2012
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Bull Terrier with Congenital Problem
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Sugareeex
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Mar 25, 2013
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Sick dogs
Ivan sold me my Frenchie puppy in December not knowing anything about the breed or him i bought her. Ever since we brought her home she's been incredibly sick. I've spent over 1,000 on her. She was loaded with parasites which cause diarrhea for two months. She was in such pan because her butt was RAW. she threw up randomly throughout the day the doctors couldn't figure out why. So she was on special food three times a day which caused her to LOSE weight. Puppies are never supposed to lose weight. She was skin and bones. I thought I was going to lose her everyday. All because this scumbag Ivan doesn't vaccinate his dogs. I know many people who lost their puppies after buying them from Ivan. DON'T DO IT. DON'T PUT YOURSELF IN THIS SITUATION. it's so much easier to deal with a breeder. IVAN IS A LIAR HE DOESN'T BREED THEM HE IMPORTS THEM FROM OTHER COUNTRIES HE IS THE SAME AS A PUPPY MILL.
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bowlertish
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Apr 16, 2013
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Shady Dealings
My husband and I were looking for a reputable breeder and we chose a french bulldog for their size and overall temperment. When I researched I found Ivan's Puppies. Their website is adorable with the cutest puppies on it. They state that they have been breeding dogs for 30+ years and they were local. It seemed like a no brainer! I have been to breeders before and have seen both good and not so good but I have never seen a really BAD breeder. However, Ivan, isn't a breeder. He's a puppie salesman as are his 'staff' that handle appointments. After being questioned about my readiness to own a dog, etc. (that which at first I thought was sweet and professional) I went to see his dogs. It became readily apparent that this was NOT A BREEDER, and the way he keeps the puppies is sad. Kept in a basement all day without excersize or play time, these dogs look desperate for attention. I realized then that all the questions on whether or not they would sell me a dog was really to feel me out to see if I was someone who would allow myself to be fooled and scammed. Almost, but not quite! This man is more like a back room alley of Puppy City then a legit breeder. I say go elsewhere...I did!
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LenochkaMoscow
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Jun 16, 2013
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Brokers, rude, uneducated
Puppies screaming in cages, not socialized and in obvious distress. The "breeder" said it's not important who or where the parents are. Fran has never heard of blue French bulldogs. She said puppies get to roam around that room in the basement all the time ... When they were put on the floor they were terrified as if it was their first time. Their claws weren't cut and they ripped holes in my sweater. They had dripping snot from their noses. Fran was explaining to me how to properly hold a puppy completely ignoring me stating multiple times that I have raised three dogs. Puppies were treated like pet store dogs: having to sanitize my hands between each puppy. They were antisocial, stressed out, sick and screaming. Why not just go to a pet store or hell just go to a puppy mill.
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skat2112
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Mar 29, 2018
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worthless
emailed twice on the contact form and no one got back to me and it is 4 days later. glad i read the reviews which i would of but not a way to run a business.
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