How To Sell & Buy

 

Rules for GunDogsDirect

1. Adverts that are left unedited for 90 days or longer by the advertiser will be deleted from GunDogsDirect. Please keep your adverts up to date using the email edit link you were sent when you posted the advert. If you do not have one you can email info@gundogsdirect.co.uk and we will send you a new ones

2. You can not advertise  multiple dogs in the PART-TRAINED, TRAINED or STUD section. Breeders that breech this term will have their advert remove and will waver any rights to a refund for the advert. One dog one advert. You can not advertise any other service or dog on a Puppies advert other than the litter in question. 

3. Advert must have provide an email address so that we can send your edit email link and you can edit your own adverts.

4. Its very important that you the breeder advertising your gun dogs are transparent and accurate with your description of your own gun dogs

5. Titles to adverts cannot be edited once they have gone live.

6. You must not place adverts for other people. The advert must be your responsibility, if it’s found that you do not own the dogs in question the advert will be removed and you will not be entitled to any refund.

7. Adverts marked “SOLD” by you the breeder using the email edit link may not be reactivated. If you have done this in error there is no way for GunDogsDirect to retrieve your advert and no refunds will be offered.

8. If you are advertising a dog less than 6 month old that you did not breed yourself  you are BREAKING THE LAW and the advert will be removed without notice and the Police will be notified, no refund will be offered.

9. Stud advert last 12 months on GunDogsDirect, it's your responsibility to place a new advert before the allotted time runs out on your old advert.

10. If contact details are missing from an advert like email address or phone number the advert maybe removed by GunDogsDirect. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your contact details are present and correct on the site at all times. If your advert is removed due to this no refund will be offered.

11. We will not carry out any requests on adverts to email addresses that does not match the email address on the advert.

12. Gun dog breeders found breeding gun dogs outside the government guidelines and do not have a breeding licence will have their adverts removed without noticed and be reported to the authorities, no refund for the advert will be offered https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/animal-activities-licensing-guidance-for-local-authorities

13. We do not any refunds to customers that breech any of the conditions above.

14. Standard advert for gundogs for sale that are 5 months or older and not been upgrade to Gold or Boosted will be removed.

 

Some tips to advertise your working dogs with GunDogsDirect

1. Images - There is a good old saying “A picture paint's a thousand words” and no more so it’s true when it comes to your photos of your dogs. Photos of your dogs in their natural environment running around the garden are key, show casing their makings or their colours and the stamp of the dog(s) play a massive part. So make sure your images are clear and action packed. Add a short video of the dogs in action to show how busy they are along with the environment they are brought up in. Make sure you update your advert weekly it shows you are serious about finding the correct homes for your working dogs.
2. Breeding & Training - Show case the parents breeding and their temperaments any awards they have won? How many FTCH, OFTW, FTW, FTAW in the pedigrees. pictures of the bitch and the sire pedigree so that the buyer can research the family tree of both dogs. Are they friendly, energetic or clam. Include some of the characteristics of both parents, were they easy to train? What are they like in cover? Personalities and traits? Just to name a few. Breeding license number? What qualification do you have as breeder? What experience do you have as a breeder?
3. Health Checks - What health check have the parents had? Hip & Elbow tests, Eyes, EIC, PRA, CNM, Vaccinations and deworming, Declaw, Docking. What checks have the pups had from the vets and when?
4. Price and Terms- Clearly state the price and any additional terms of conditions, transportation, do you allow viewings? Registration fees. Kennel club? Insurance?
5. Contact details- Provide phone number and a email address with the nearest town to your location to give customers an idea of where you are in the world.
Conclusion
You need to stand out from the crowd so the more details you add the better your chance you are getting an enquiry. If you write a short 2 lines verse about your dogs it shows people you don’t care, so why would they pick your working? Don’t pay lip service to your images and descriptions and then wonder why you haven’t had any enquires. Be transparent, honest and accurate with your descriptions and you will get the correct buyers.
 

HOW TO BUY A GUNDOG

Simply search or browse for what you are looking for.  Check the details of any Advert  by clicking the “Summary Tile”.If you wish to make contact, simply click the “Enquire Now” button.  This will display the telephone number at the top of the window if supplied and a simple Email form for you to get in direct contact with the seller.No middle man, no fees, no catches, just simple, direct contact with the seller. 

  • Make sure you see the gun dog in person.
  • Make sure you don’t pay any deposits before you see the gun dog in person.
  • Make sure you see the Dam and the Sire of the puppies 
  • Make sure you have checked all the paper is correct and checked the KC number and their dates of birth 
  • If something seems not right you can walk away, but make sure you ask lots of questions. Some examples could be: Did you breed the dog(s) yourself? Can I see where they was breed? Can I see the Dam? How old is the mother and how many litters has she had? Was the birth natural or C section? Can I see the farther? Does the dog in question have any health issues? Can you see the registration of the Dam and Sire? Will they be vaccinated and wormed before I purchase?
  • Always be vigilant and seek advice if you are unsure and ask for advice from a third party
  • Only when you are absolutely sure about the dog and the breeder do we advice you go ahead with your purchase 
  • Buying a gun dog is YOUR responsibility so make sure you have done your home work about the breed of dog and the breeder who is selling. Dont rush the process!
  • The breeder should give you the opportunity to see and handle all of the puppies in the litter, rather than the one you are buying
  • The puppies should appear happy, heathly and inquisitive
  • The breeder should not be selling puppies that are unwell or shows signs of illness like runny eyes or nose, weakness or diarrhoea 
  • The breeder should only sell you the pup once they are 8 week old.
  • Make sure you see the puppies enviroment. Is the whelping pen clean? Do the dogs have clean water and food? All this helps you formulate your decision when purchasing the gun dogs in question.
  • Make sure you write up a contract to safe guard you and the breeder should your situations change 
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HOW TO EDIT YOUR ADVERT
 
The moment you have paid for the advert the advert will go LIVE and you will be sent a confirmation email informing you that your advert is now LIVE, on that email is a LINK to EDIT your advert (some times the link is directed to you spam folder so check that if you think you haven’t received it) Pressing the link will direct you back to your advert where you can add more information or update photos in the same fashion has when you posted the advert. 
Should you wish to REMOVE your advert simply go to your email edit link and mark the dog as SOLD and the advert will drop off automatically after 2 days 

 

 

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