I've wondered this for a while , what would I do if a celebrity wanted to buy a puppy . I personally don't think they will have a lot of time to spend with the dog if they are out doing photo shoots , holidaying etc . Well yesterday I had someone contact me who I think may be someone like this and I'm not sure what to do , so I've asked a lot of questions as I always do and told them I have to check them out just like any other prospective owner.
So what would you do if you were approached by someone in the spot light. This person is only known for dating a rock star as far as I'm aware anyway.

I don't think I would because of the inherent difficulties of realistically checking them out. 

My Mum worked for a Celeb for many years as his housekeeper, and Stepfather was estate manager. The celeb had a Goldie male..uncastrated and then bought in a bitch. The dogs were looked after 95% of the time by my Mother. I had a long and meaningfull chat on day with Celeb about the dangers of mating his pair and as luck would have it he listened and the bitch was speyed. He loved his dogs but was away a lot, he was in a very famous band. The dogs had a lovely well fenced area of about 1/2 acre to play in and Mum and SF took them out for a walk round the grounds (17 acres) most days but they never got walked outside the grounds and spent many hours alone even if others were in the house. I would look very carefully at it if I were you.
Aileen

I had an enquiry from an actress as her friend had one of mine, it would have involved exporting to the USA. My breed are a family loving company seeking dog which require regular grooming, to be honest I was flattered for 30 seconds and then said no. I think it depends on what you want for the pup and what the breed characteristics are. If the person has "staff" then probably the dog would be well looked after and catered for, but "loved?" I would be concerned how the dogs routine would be affected and whether they would be treated as a "fashion statement or accessory"

Saying that each case should be judged on circumstance and merit, but I have never regretted my decision.

To be honest I have already made my decision not to go there, just wondered if anyone had any experience . The image I have in my mind is always of Sarah Harding with her puppy then seeing her out drunk and on holiday and just the odd photo of her with her dog and I've always wondered , who is looking after her poor dog when she is off enjoying herself.
Whenever I get a holiday which isn't often maybe every 4 years I ring home at least every day as my mother or grandmother live in my house to care for the dogs so their routine isn't upset.

Wonder if the beckhams frenchie is ever actually walked by Mr or Mrs b. I wouldn't as getting a burkin bag as the next fashion must have is fine but not a blue frenchie just because Amy childs or someother airhead that's on the box has got one. Dogs are.not fashion accessories

I think celebs are like any other sector of the population in as much you get bad ones and good ones.

If they are good dog people- and many celebs will have grown up with dogs- then I would think they would respect you for being politely un starstruck and explaining what you expect and asking all the questions you would normally. The person I would not deal with is one that expects to be treated differently simply because they happen to be famous or have a lot of money.

In my view you have handled it correctly, your first priority is your pups and they have approached you for your expertise.

This can be a similar scenario to the people who are at work full time, want a "rescue" because they don't have time for a puppy and happily say that the dog will never be on its own because the gardener/cleaner/ handyman, etc will be there. These employees don't want a dog, it is not what they are being paid to do. I wouldn't rehome to these people.

I havent sold pup to. but i know titled folk that have dogs and they get looked after by all and sundry.

If I'm completely honest I wouldn't mind an 'all and sundry' to do 'poop patrol' etc, and then I could have all the loving fun jobs ;-)

One of my pups lives with a member of the Dutch Royal Family. She joined our waiting list, visited several times before collecting her pup and had to sign a contract just the same as anyone else. My pup has a wonderful life and travels the world with her owner. I receive regular photos from their adventures :)

You treat them exactly the same as you would anyone else Cani1, firstly making sure that the pup is being purchased for the right reasons and for longevity of it's years, and not bought on a whim and you need to do that face to face once the initial vetting is out of the way.

Always in my questioning is what will happen if working hours increase and longer time is spent away from home? This can happen with anyone and one should never expect hours to always be the same, it has to be something that all potential puppy owners allow for happening in the future after all a lot can change in approx 10-15yrs of a dogs life, if they don't have an answer then you know your pup could be in trouble and re-homed if changes happen or time away in their current career has not been thought out in which case you don't let them have a pup. If they come up with relatives, housekeepers etc are always at hand or dog walkers, carers would be employed then you know your pup will always be taken care of and they have thought it through properly.

Don't be afraid to drill in this is a 10-15 year commitment, the seriousness of this will often make people think twice. But celebs are no different to the rest of us and often wonderful dog owners, you need to get to know people first. :-)

Celebs are not always the people we think they are, often characters are distorted, sometimes the opposite, so don't always assume you know them, and their lifestyle. They can often be very lonely and a dog is wonderful company and very much cared for. 

Depends on how much of a celeb they are tbh and what they do. Someone like Martin Clunes would be considered i'm sure as would members of the Royal Family, however someone like Cheryl Cole and her ilk who spend much of their time it seems jet setting across the pond is less than ideal.

> Someone like Martin Clunes would be considered i'm sure as would members of the Royal Family, however someone like Cheryl Cole and her ilk who spend much of their time it seems jet setting across the pond is less than ideal.

What do we know about any of these people other than what their publicity machines project?  They have a public persona that may be nothing like their private one and they will, by practice, know exactly how to project the persona that is expected ie the devoted, attentive dog owner if that is what is required.  I can't really see how the average dog breeder would have the necessary skills to get beyond that to really find out.  Not worth the risk I would say.

>So what would you do if you were approached by someone in the spot light.

A big no the same as you!  Crikes, I've turned down 4 "ordinary" people this week anyway.  It's a wonder I ever get round to parting with them!  :-)

I was very tempted when 2 people who told me they knew David Tennant wanted a puppy from my first litter, as I'm a mega-fan! But unfortunately they weren't suitable owners, so I had to say no. That's as near as I've got to a celebrity. Now if David was to ask..... Luckily it's unlikely as he isn't a dog person (his one flaw). :-)

Luckily it's unlikely as he isn't a dog person (his one flaw).

Nooooooooooo.................... How can he not like dogs? And I thought he was perfect. Tut, tut, always something. :-)

I was contacted by a nice lady who knew someone with one of my dogs. We chatted and she seemed ideal for a little puppy I was thinking of letting go as a pet due to a mouth fault.
I tentatively said she could see her and awaited her return call. 4 weeks later!! I emailed her and said that out of courtesy I was informing her that, as she didnt still seem interested, I had another home lined up.

Turned out she is a best selling author and was heavily involved with her new book launch and was "far too busy to come to see a puppy and in any case if she's faulty a price reduction is called for". :( :(
I 'Wikipedia-ed' her and she lives in Hampstead, London and has had 14 top selling books....... but unlucky for her, not my beautiful little puppy :(

If I'm completely honest I wouldn't mind an 'all and sundry' to do 'poop patrol' etc, and then I could have all the loving fun jobs

Sadly for these dogs, because so many people were looking after them often no one knew when they were fed ect. people going in to pee and poo them then left on own as their titled owners away far too much to own dogs or any other animal.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowens wife Jackie once contacted me for a pup, but got one elsewhere, then a family who did get a pup from me met them in a park and she commented on how lovely her pup was ;-)

>Nooooooooooo.................... How can he not like dogs? And I thought he was perfect. Tut, tut, always something.

I know! But don't lose heart, he doesn't dislike dogs, he just isn't into animals in general. He wasn't brought up with them, and is slightly allergic to horses. But he was enjoying cuddling a kitten in a Dr Who episode a few years back, so I think if introduced to the right sort of dog (Cavaliers of course!) he could be converted.... ;-)

An olympic swimmer contacted me soon after my bitch was mated (therefore a long wait for an actual pup.) She seemed fine actually - retired from top comps so home a lot but in the end went elsewhere as couldn't be bothered to wait...

>a family who did get a pup from me met them in a park and she commented on how lovely her pup was ;-)

What a polite, friendly person she must be. :-)

It concerns me deeply that you know this much about David Tennant, lol!

Never sold one myself but I know of people in my  breed and they have been sold to princess Anne!

I was wondering what breed she has and google brings up Bull Terriers..

>I think celebs are like any other sector of the population in as much you get bad ones and good ones.

I agree. Julian Clary, for example, absolutely adores his dogs. Just treat them the same as you would anyone else, because they're just people with high-profile jobs.

>It concerns me deeply that you know this much about David Tennant, lol!

I know, and I'm not by any means the worst of our little group on the Dr Who forum! :-D

Yes Sue she has Bts.

I had an agent contact me on behalf of a celebrity about a puppy. I told them if the person was too busy to make the initial call then forget it.

One of my friends sold to a well known person.  Like everything you have to take each person differently and I'm sure many of them are totally different to what they publically portray.

> Yes Sue she has Bts.

She certainly did
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2497531.stm