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Investigations
BBB's role in the marketplace is to promote and foster ethical relationships between businesses and the public through voluntary self-regulation efforts. BBB is a not-for-profit organization that works with both BBB Accredited and non-accredited businesses to help build a stronger foundation for customer relationships and marketplace trust.
We received a submission in BBB's Scam Tracker regarding the marketplace practices of Ultimate Corgi Puppies.
The consumer alleged that Ultimate Corgi Puppies was a fake site and asked BBB to stop them from doing business.
BBB asked Ultimate Corgi Puppies to respond to the consumer's allegations.
Ultimate Corgi Puppies did not respond to BBB.
BBB asked Ultimate Corgi Puppies to provide answers to the following questions:
1. We were unable to find a competency license for Ultimate Corgi Puppies in the state of Georgia. Please provide your license information.
2. What is the address and telephone number for your firm?
3. Upon doing a Google Image search of the puppies shown on your website, we found the same photos on several other websites. Please clarify your company's right to use the photos.
Ultimate Corgi Puppies did not respond to BBB.
So that BBB may provide the most accurate and transparent information on Ultimate Corgi Puppies to consumer inquiries, we sent our Standard Business Questionnaire for their completion and return.
Also requested were copies of any written agreements, contracts, literature, brochures and marketing materials used by Ultimate Corgi Puppies.
Ultimate Corgi Puppies did not respond to BBB's requests for information.
Important Information
Advertising Review
BBB's role in the marketplace is to ensure the public's confidence in advertising and promote trust in business.
In BBB's general review of Ultimate Corgi Puppies' website, several advertised claims were found for which we requested written substantiation.
BBB reviews advertising on accredited and non-accredited businesses in every medium. Our request is based on BBB's Code of Advertising Standards that can be found at
https://www.bbb.org/code-of-advertising.
BBB's request is based on this specific code:
Basic Principles of the Code: Advertisements should be truthful, sincere offers to sell. Advertisers have a responsibility to have substantiation for all claims made and should be able to provide that substantiation upon request.
BBB respectfully requested written documentation or additional information for the following advertised claims:
https://ultimatecorgipuppies.com/
AKC Breeder of Merit
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "AKC Breeder of Merit."
We have been providing quality puppies since 1998.
BBB Request: Your website creation date is August 2019. Please provide written documentation showing your company, under the same name, has been in business since 1998.
All of our Puppies are AKC, CKC, or ASDR Registered unless otherwise stated.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "All of our Puppies are AKC, CKC, or ASDR Registered unless otherwise stated."
https://ultimatecorgipuppies.com/about-us/
My name is Jennifer, my family has been breeding dogs (Pembroke welsh Corgi) since 2008.
BBB Request: Your website creation date is August 2019. Please provide written documentation showing to support your advertised claim of "My name is Jennifer, my family has been breeding dogs (Pembroke welsh Corgi) since 2008."
All of our parent dogs have been Genetic Health Tested.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "All of our parent dogs have been Genetic Health Tested."
Ultimate Corgi Puppies is a family owned and operated, award winning pet breeding home.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation showing what awards your company has won.
Kyle Everton, BREEDER RELATIONS / SALES,
I take great pride in partnering with the best certified breeders in Ohio to offer you the highest quality, cutest puppies for adoption.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation to support your advertised claim of "the best certified breeders in Ohio."
Lastly, when doing a Google Image search for the puppies shown on your website, we found the exact same images used on many other websites.
BBB Request: Please provide written documentation showing your company's right to use the photos shown on your website and documentation that these puppies are actually affiliated with your company.
Ultimate Corgi Puppies did not respond to BBB.
Rating Reason
The BBB develops a report on a firm based on inquiry or complaint activity. The BBB has not received a sufficient volume of requests for information, nor has the BBB received any complaints on this firm to warrant the development of a report. The information provided, however limited, is presented to assist you in your purchasing decisions or for any other purpose you deem relevant. The BBB suggests you read and understand company promotional materials and contracts and check company references and licensing, where applicable.
Products and Services
BBB checked with Georgia's Department of Agriculture and determined that Ultimate Corgi Puppies does not have a license to sell or bred animals in the state. To check a breeder's license in the state of Georgia please visit http://www.kellysolutions.com/GA/petdealers/searchbyconame.asp BBB provides the following tips when searching online for a pet: Research any business and its owners carefully before paying any money. Check the company's BBB Business Profile at bbb.org. If possible, try to pick up the puppy in person. Puppy scams depend on buyers trusting that the animals will be delivered to them. Be careful about buying a puppy from anyone you don't know, and be especially skeptical if the price is much lower than normal. Avoid wiring money or using prepaid cards or gift cards to pay for transporting animals. Instead pay by credit card in case you need to challenge the purchase later. Research pet adoption requirements in your area. Get a good grasp on what fees, permits and licenses are required by your local government and know whether they should be collected by the seller or government. Consider getting a rescue dog if having a purebred dog is not a priority. Generally, rescues are less expensive than purebred pets and often have fewer health problems. Victims of this fraud can report it to BBB's Scam Tracker at bbb.org/scamtracker. To read BBB's full study on fake online pet sellers please visit https://www.bbb.org/article/investigations/14214-puppy-scams-how-fake-online-pet-sellers-steal-from-unsuspecting-pet-buyers-a-bbb-study
Reason for Rating - Factors Lowered
BBB concerns with the business's practices.
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