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Lancaster Puppies

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Lancaster Puppies has a rating of 2.9 stars from 146 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Lancaster Puppies most frequently mention puppy mill, and sick dog problems. Lancaster Puppies ranks 7th among Classifieds sites.

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    30
  • Quality
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Top Positive Review

“Yorkie pups for sale!”

Its M.
3/2/24

I just posted my pups not sure how this works but I'm Tampa fl have Yorkie pups all female 1200 Ready to go home now no scam no deposit pick up only they are 16 weeks first shots and examined 813 seven 7 zero 55 two eight text me serious inquiries only thanks 33596 zip

Top Critical Review

“I didnt buy a puppy”

Marilyn J.
9/28/24

I drove over 2 hours to see a puppy. When I got there the puppy looked ok. But the parents were filthy and matted and The sire was looking petrified. They had him hidden until I asked to see him. The puppy had smelly ears so I figured it had an ear infection or something going on. The puppy was also living in a cage on the barn floor with some hay. I almost bought him, but my gut said no. I looked again and he is sold. I hope someone has luck with him and he is healthy.

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Thumbnail of user toniannec
Ohio
1 review
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July 2nd, 2021

I bought a ratshire through their ads (yorkie mom. Rat terrier dad) I got to meet the parents, Gussy is WONDERFUL! We were so impressed that we got a puppy for my son. And a 3rd for my daughter in law! All were vet checked, current on shots and family friendly. Yes all are healthy and we are all happy!

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Tonianne, for your review. We're happy you had a great time purchasing a puppy through one of the sellers on our website. Enjoy your new puppy!

Thumbnail of user saral39
Delaware
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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May 12th, 2022

Got the cutest 12 week old chihuahua through them, the smartest dog I've ever had. We are in love. It was such a great experience and it was nice to meet his mom and brother as well.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Sara, for your review. We're happy you had a great time purchasing a puppy through one of the sellers on our website. Enjoy your new puppy!

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Pennsylvania
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November 8th, 2021

She was exactly as advertised, beautiful puppy good price, picked her up from a beautiful farm in wilmont, Ohio. She is now happy and in her forever home and gets along great with my 10 year old heeler and is great with my grandkids.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Michael, for your review. We're happy you had a great time purchasing a puppy through one of the sellers on our website. Enjoy your new puppy!

Thumbnail of user michaelb7554
New Jersey
1 review
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January 22nd, 2022

Hi, be careful, my family and I are very upset about a seller that sold us a Maltipoo puppy on Lancaster puppies website. The seller completely lied to us and told us it was a healthy Maltipoo. After taking the puppy to the vet we discovered she had a hernia surgery, and she also has ear mites. The seller gave us the run around and ignored my text and phone calls. We also did a DNA test and we founded out that the dog is Not a Maltipoo and is a Yorkshire terrier.

Be careful of this seller. She will drive a blue truck and come to you with the puppy. Picture attached of seller. NY, NJ area.

Her supposedly name is Leyla Agirbaser or Leyla Safoglu. Her phone number is *******692

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Michael, for your feedback. We apologize for the negative experience you had working through our website to purchase a puppy.

Please keep in mind that we are a classifieds website that connects sellers and buyers. While we do our best to filter unreputable sellers on our platform, we rely on customers' feedback to help create a better experience. We encourage you, if you haven't already, to report any irreputable sellers on our website. We investigate every report and ban sellers who show patterns of negative behavior.

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New York
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July 9th, 2021

We purchased a Mini Bernedoodle/, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Mix from a breeder in PA
We spoke 2 times on the phone and our puppy was still available.
We went on July 6th and the second I saw this Puppy, I knew we were taking her home.
She was so much adorable in person. The Breeder answered all of my questions and have vet records for us to take with us and enough food for several days to give us time to get the same food.
We named our puppy Mitzi and she had her 1st check up with our Vet on July 8th and she is perfectly healthy

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, David, for your review. We're glad you had a good experience working through our website to purchase a puppy. Enjoy your new family member!

Thumbnail of user paulc2171
Pennsylvania
1 review
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September 6th, 2021

There is little to no information on this site. I called the "breeder" and asked how long they have been doing this and learned the son wanted to try it out. The dog is 6 months old and is not housebroken. Overall this is a good site to get a dog (if you don't get scammed which is possible according to other reviews) but there is no telling what kind of dog you will get. It's not that I'm looking for a perfect dog. I'm looking for a breeder that can be trusted instead of a breeder making a cash-grab.

Thumbnail of user colleenm373
Pennsylvania
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April 11th, 2021

I just bought a purebread puppy from the Lancaster area. I was a little skeptical when I went there since I read there are puppy mills in that area, but our puppy came from a nice family. The mother of the puupies was there with her 2 remaining puppies. The dogs were happy and roaming around the Amish farm. They provided the vaccination records, the information for contacting the vet, ACA paperwork, and the transcation went great. We love our beautiful puppy, she's exactly what we wanted.

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Thank you, Colleen, for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Lancaster Puppies and the sellers on our website. Have fun with your new furry friend!

Thumbnail of user cristinl6
Massachusetts
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 30th, 2022

I ordered a puppy and was very surprised how fantastic things turned out. He was wormed, had all his shots and came with a 30 day health guarantee. I'm thrilled.

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Thank you, Cristin, for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Lancaster Puppies and the sellers on our website. Have fun with your new furry friend!

Thumbnail of user barboss048
Pennsylvania
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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June 1st, 2023

I as a breeder have been advertising on this platform for quite some time. Always get very nice clients. Thank you Lancaster puppies for giving us an opportunity to find our pups new living homes.

Thumbnail of user elizabethp1808
Ohio
1 review
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August 27th, 2022

He has blood in his stool since I got them from Amish in Carrollton ohio I don't believe he was ever given any vaccines like his paperwork said I know they are an official lancaster breeder I'm pretty sure he's dying the breeder won't answer my phone calls

Tip for consumers:
Please be careful their are good breeders on this website you just need to cautious

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Thumbnail of user eileenm44
Massachusetts
3 reviews
11 helpful votes
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December 18th, 2018

Found my German Shepherd puppy on here went to PA to pick her up and had a great experience. She is almost 3 no health problems. Great living conditions and met her parents

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Eileen, for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Lancaster Puppies and the sellers on our website. Have fun with your new furry friend!

Thumbnail of user maryj1825
Pennsylvania
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February 23rd, 2021

We live in west virginia. Traveled to upper state New York to adopt our puppy from a nice family, had a nice little sized kennel. 10 months later great lil cockapoo pup, fully trained. Great demeanor. Brings lots of joy to our family. We are returning to lancasterpuppies.com to adopt another. We love their site. Looking for a cavapoo this time. Great site

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Mary, for your review. We're glad you had a good experience working through our website to purchase a puppy. Enjoy your new family member!

Thumbnail of user joelg521
Kentucky
1 review
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December 19th, 2023

I've had a good success with Lancaster Puppies the last several years but I'm not convinced on the new website and method of keeping listings on the front page

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Hello Joel, Thank you for your business over the past years. We have updated our website to make it more apealing to the puppy buyers as well as those that advertise with us. There are several factors that will help you with your advertising. Please contact us and we can share some pointers to help you get all you desire from your ads with us. You may reach us at contact@lancasterpuppies.com

Thumbnail of user shannonc621
Pennsylvania
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December 15th, 2020

Purchased a pomsky puppy-she loves all people, is very playful, and adapted well to potty training and walking on the leash. At 6 mos old now is incorporated well into the family! We love her!

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Good to hear!

Thumbnail of user lisab3771
New York
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May 16th, 2022

Was in contact to get a particular puppy. Breeder knew I was traveling 7 hours to pick up the puppy. We had been in contact for four days (every day) before picking up puppy. 10 minutes before we reach the breeders, I received a call from him stating that 1) the puppy was at another persons house 2) the puppy I wanted was sold on Monday supposedly by accident 3) The puppy we did get cost $40 more than the other puppy and this was never told to us until we decided to get the other female 4) Breeders partner or whoever he was, kept trying to get us to get a male puppy at a discounted rate because one testicle hadn't dropped. Overall experience was not something I would recommend. Also, instead of being all together, each puppy was separated in different stalls so who knows how much interaction with other dogs and people they have had even though this particular breeder stated in his ad that they had been socialized. Also, was promised a one year health guarantee and never saw that either.

Tip for consumers:
Be very careful you don't buy from a puppy mill.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Lisa, for your feedback. We apologize for the negative experience you had working through our website to purchase a puppy.

Please keep in mind that we are a classifieds website that connects sellers and buyers. While we do our best to filter unreputable sellers on our platform, we rely on customers' feedback to help create a better experience. We encourage you, if you haven't already, to report any irreputable sellers on our website. We investigate every report and ban sellers who show patterns of negative behavior.

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North Carolina
1 review
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March 12th, 2021
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I did a lot of research on the particular breed I wanted for many months. I thought it would be safer to buy from a reputable breeder but I had reservations about that as well. Up my 10 to 20 visit to the Lancaster puppies website I saw many adorable puppies for sale and offered a lot cheaper than the breeders I made inquiries to. Still not having made a decision as I browsed my preferred breed in Lancaster puppies again I saw what would eventually become my dog. I did my research on Lancaster puppies again and even found some reviews from previous customers on YouTube. I decided to go through with a purchase for my olde English bulldogge puppy and was able to make a secured payment directly to the breeder via consumer safety directly to breeder on the Lancaster puppy website I arranged for shipping and had my puppy with 48 hours, he has been given a 100% clean bill of health and is absolutely amazing. Do your research on the breeder you chose and always if doing a long distance transaction use a breeder that accepts pay pal of the consumer safety group they protect both seller and consumer. But yes Lancaster puppies is legit

Tip for consumers:
Do your research . Lancaster puppies provides the means to start communication they do not guarantee or offer refunds or quality of products breeders just use their site to advertise their puppies and sometimes a lot of them will accept PayPal or consumer safety group payments via Lancaster puppies online portal but Lancaster puppies is not affiliated with the breeder do they can’t offer a refund or guarantee a healthy puppy

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Cari, for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Lancaster Puppies and the sellers on our website. Have fun with your new furry friend!

Thumbnail of user amberl472
District of Columbia
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March 3rd, 2022

I was looking for a French Bulldog and wanted to be able to pick a puppy up via a drive. I found Eli Petersheim and inquired about one of his puppies before I was 100% ready to commit. He followed back up with me specifically saying he liked that I described myself as someone who lives alone and works from home so I'd have all of the time to adore the dog but that he had other interested parties. I committed and sent a $500 deposit. Eli sent picture updates before my pick up date and was very forthcoming about the process. Her vet appointment a couple days before I was going to get her revealed a bilateral inguinal hernia. He was extremely honest and offered me a discount as she would need surgery. He gave me the vet information so I could ask all of the medical questions. Once I felt convinced that this was a resolvable issue (I already loved this baby) I drove down to get her. Eli and his children came out and I could see my girl's siblings playing together in a cozy little pen. His children said they wanted me to send pictures because they loved this puppy so much. It was clear she was cuddled and loved and socialized. Today, she's almost 2, got through her hernia surgery beautifully, and remains the most lovable, social dog I could have dreamed. So glad I went with this breeder. I followed through and sent picture updates of her as she grew and he remained responsive and happy to know she was thriving. My little girl is the best pup.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Amber, for your review. We're glad you had a good experience working through our website to purchase a puppy. Enjoy your new family member!

Thumbnail of user mattc627
Pennsylvania
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November 22nd, 2021

Information is inaccurate. Loads of unhealthy puppies on this website. This website does not vet their breeders. Just do a little more research on them and youll see what im talking about.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Matt, for your feedback.

Please keep in mind that we are a classifieds website that connects sellers and buyers. While we do our best to filter unreputable sellers on our platform, we rely on customers' feedback to help create a better experience. We encourage you, if you haven't already, to report any irreputable sellers on our website. We investigate every report and ban sellers who show patterns of negative behavior.

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Pennsylvania
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April 26th, 2021

Good breeders and bad breeders everywhere, I was lucky enough to find a good breeder, my pom is perfect the breeder S. Lapp takes vary good care of his dogs, he's a caring breeder.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Marsha, for your review. We're happy you had a great time purchasing a puppy through one of the sellers on our website. Enjoy your new puppy!

Thumbnail of user karenc2335
New York
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September 28th, 2021

I purchased a maltipoo puppy from a breeder allegedly from Jamestown, NY for $2268 cash. This woman goes by the name Beverly Holiday (false name). She wanted to meet halfway In Horseheads. A large van (with Pennsylvania license plates) pulled up with the puppy. Long story short the puppy had a liver shunt and we couldn't keep her alive (she died within 30 days). Beverly refused to honor her one year health guarantee, instead blaming my vet and me for the puppy's death. Despite me spending $2000 trying to save the puppy (she was too sick to be saved). This woman could care less and has sent me the most awful accusatory emails. I have now hired an attorney to assist me with a refund. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS WOMAN. The email she uses now is *******@gmail.com.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Karen, for your feedback. We apologize for the negative experience you had working through our website to purchase a puppy.

Please keep in mind that we are a classifieds website that connects sellers and buyers. While we do our best to filter unreputable sellers on our platform, we rely on customers' feedback to help create a better experience. We encourage you, if you haven't already, to report any irreputable sellers on our website. We investigate every report and ban sellers who show patterns of negative behavior.

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Pennsylvania
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December 11th, 2021

I am got my Yorkie from a puppy mill at age 7 weeks old and I had him for 14/5 years old I have severe depression and anxiety and also I'm handicapped I am severely depressed I need another Yorkie to help me through this rough time he just passed September 23rd 2021 I just want a little Yorkie before Christmas and everyone I ask they don't know where to find one I only have 500.00 dollars for one well I should say my husband saved it for me

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Pennsylvania
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November 9th, 2021

I got Bella formerly known as cindy in May. The best dog ever. Housebroke in 3 weeks easy to train and the sweetest dispostion. She is just so lovable. She is now 8 months old and a joy of love

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Thank you, Bonnie, for your review. We're glad you enjoyed your experience with Lancaster Puppies and the sellers on our website. Have fun with your new furry friend!

Thumbnail of user frankm2139
New York
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January 10th, 2023

We bought two Shih Tzu puppies and my cousin bought one. Six months so far so good. My friend also bought a Boston terrier over two years ago and he is healthy and happy.

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Pennsylvania
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January 22nd, 2023

I tried to advertise on this site & they turned me down lol... Laughing. I'm small breeder. 8 dogs total. In my home. For anyone shopping on this site, it's not a puppy mill. It's a classified online site. Anyone can advertise on their site if you're approved. If you're not Amish they'll ask you for identification but if you're Amish they don't ask you for any identification LOL. There are some really nice breeders on this site you can tell by their clean pups & they're very nice pics. I want to point out the filthy on this site, this is one example, but there's many. This person is allowed to advertise & look how filthy dirty their pups are. I'm a dog breeder. A dog doesn't get this filthy unless it lives in filth. I'm a dog breeder, a dog doesn't get all these hair stains unless it lives in filth. I'm not allowed to advertise on this site but this guy is gross. Let's just say the pups hadn't had a bath for 3 weeks or something, let's just say that, but but...but they didn't give their dog a bath on picture day? There are clearly some puppy mills on this site. If pups pictures are taken outside they are definitely amish. If they're not available on sundays. Definitely Amish. Look for hair stains, definitely.

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Lancaster P. – Lancaster Puppies Rep

Hi Robin, Thank you for sharing your perspective. We have an approval process to advertise with us since we are always working to keep scammers off of our site. It is not uncommon for us to as for identification for breeders looking to advertise with us, and yes, we also ask Amish for ID as well. If you find puppies on our site that are not properly taken care of, please report the ad, or contact us at contact@lancaterpuppies.com.

Thumbnail of user kimw1463
Michigan
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July 6th, 2023

I live in Michigan and drove all the way to Pennsylvania to purchase a puppy from Samuel and Anna Yoder in McClure Pennsylvania my puppy is so cute and healthy and energetic and just left the vets and checks out perfectly fine there are a lot of horror stories on the internet about going to pick up a puppy but it was an excellent experience and the cost was affordable I want to thank Samuel and Anna for such a wonderful dog she's fat and healthy and playful and loving I have only had her home four days and I don't regret buying this dog at all yes the website is legit I guess there are probably bad puppy mills and breeders everywhere you just have to find a good one and that I did I'm so pleased with my puppy her name is Hannah

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