Cheri’s Preferred Puppies

I visited Cheri’s today to inquire about a male chug puppy for sale at $ 995. He is sweet, lovable and adorable but he obviously has some type of issue/​birth defect. He has an opening on his stomach from his rectum to his penis that will require surgical correction. He does not urinate through his penis. Urine exits through a tiny hole near his rectum. I am appalled Cheri would have this dog for sale and has not yet had surgical intervention. The gate of his hind legs is a bit off and his tail is malformed for the breed. The sales lady assured us he urinates normally which ended up to be completely false. I am not saying she intentionally lied to us but she was definitely not informed of the condition of this poor puppy. He needs MAJOR help and a loving home. We spent a lot of time with him, watched him and fell in love with him. We contacted our vet while there in the store. My vet did not even know if this defect was able to be surgically corrected to produce a «normal» dog. He seemed to think this dog would have life long issues if the defect was correctable.
I spoke with Cheri to inquire about paying a down payment for the puppy, keeping him for the weekend, taking him to my vet on Monday morning to have an examination and figure out what type of surgery he would require. This is what my vet recommended after seeing the photos of the defect via text pictures. Cheri refused and stated she was going to take the dog to her vet Tuesday. She told me her vet would be ¹⁄₃ the price of my vet and would rather do that and get the full $ 995 for the dog. Obviously, (as my 9 year old son said) Cheri is more interested in the money than the health and well-​being of the poor malformed puppy. I left the store in tears and left terribly worried about the health and safety of the dog. I am not so sure Cheri will do what is in the best interest of this poor little guy. She views his a $$$$$ not a family pet.
Also, the store is old, dingy, smells of smoke and my husband received 2 bites of some type while we were in the store. The last time we were in the store there was a very sick, lethargic chihuahua puppy. Maybe this is a sign of the health quality the puppies receive from Cheri. I would be very cautious of buying a puppy from Cheri.

Driving by the puppy store has to be one of the best parts of driving through Hamilton. Even if you don’t stop, looking in a window at puppies is always a delight.
Cheri has been in the pet business for practically my whole life. When I was a kid, she had a pet store. She still has Columbus, the scarlet macaw. I remember him from that store.
But on to the puppies! The store is always well-​tended. They do have strange hours but don’t mind people coming in and visiting. There’s always a little tv on. And so many little dogs. They buy from local breeders. No puppy mills. If she doesn’t have what you’re looking for, you can ask and she might be able to find something for you. Cheri also has a great memory for what she’s sold and has pictures, if you’re ever curious about something.
I did get a puppy there years and years ago. The dog lived a good, long life and was amazing. Buying from pet stores isn’t always the way to go for everyone. And, yes, there’s a markup. But sometimes there are reasons. And Cheri’s is a good place to buy a puppy if that’s the path you choose.

Puppies, puppies, puppies. This privately owned store specializes in designer breeds and small house pets. The store is immaculate, puppies seem well cared for, able to run and play in display areas with bottle water, toys and each other. No wire cages here.
Staff is knowledgeable and not high pressure. It is expensive however I find this a comfort. Buying a dog can be impulsive. Then when the puppy grows up or act like a puppy, needing supervision, training, etc. people have a tendency to give them away. To me if you cannot afford Cher’s dogs, then don’t get one. Pets are a luxury, not a right.
Love the store and do wish they would keep their Facebook page current and communicate with potential buyers and those interested on this forum. Updates are rare. I would also like to see success stories of adoptions and their well being in homes.
Good store. If you cannot find the dog you want at the local shelter or humane society, then Cheri’s is the place to go.