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Terra Incognita Jacki Barbieri Lagotto kennel Purebred dog Lagotto Romagnolo rip off cons. You'll pay the money, but NEVER own your dog. Breach of contract. Seymour Missouri
Rare breed Lagotto Romagnolo dog.
Be very careful when you purchase one of these dogs. There are several breeders who are unethical, and will rip you off without even a second thought. Several people have purchased dogs from the kennel Terra Incognita, Jacki Barbieri owner. She will take your money and insist that you co-own your dog with her. Then she will not add your name to the pedigree as a co-owner, as stated in her contract. So you just paid a hefty amount of money, for a dog that you will never own, can't breed or show.
Jacki Barbieri of Terra Incognita kennels has broken many, many contracts with people she has sold dogs to.
She and her partner, Sandra Schmit, purchase dogs out of the newspaper in Europe for $300.00-$500.00, and sell those same dogs in North America for $2500.00-$7500.00! That's a pretty big mark up value. Oh, and you pay for the shipping.
Jacki will then put her kennel name, Terra Incognita, on the registration form of your dog, so it looks as though she is the breeder. Jacki is breaking the by-laws of the American Kennel Club and doesn't even care.
Be very careful, or better yet, don't buy a dog from Jacki Barbieri of Terra Incognits kennels. There are several other breeders who are involved with Jacki and who do the same things she does.
In the U.S. beware of Jacki Barbieri and Theresa Williams, as well as Mel Sykes. They will rip you off!!
In Canada, beware of Melissa Drysdale and Bridgette Flynn. They come across as being legitimate, but they will rip you off with dog that have health concerns, false advertising of pedigrees, and playing upon their status in the breed club. Be very cautious, or better yet, stay away!
If you want to get involved with this beautiful and rare breed of dog, I would suggest contacting a small breeder, who is truly concerned with doing what is best for the breed, and not raking in $200,000.00 a year breeding dogs. Dogs are not a commodity, to be bought and re-sold strictly for profit.
I can personally recommend Lagotino kennels, Two By Two kennels and Mio Amore. I can not stress enough how carefull you must be when buying one of these dogs. Do not get conned by one of these breeders.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
The Pink Dog
USATerra Incognita Jacki Barbieri is a honest and caring breeder
#3Consumer Comment
Wed, January 06, 2016
I am saddened to read this untrue and viciously mean complaint against Jacki. Jacki is one of the most kind and honest people I know.
I have two Lagotti purchased from two different breeders (not Jacki). I would never purchase from these two breeders again as my oldest dog has a terrible temperament and severe dip dysplasia. And, the breeder of my youngest dog misrepresented her birth date on her registration, and this litter came out of a female less than one year of age who couldn’t have possibly had all her health testing as I was told she did.
After having fear aggression problems with my oldest dog, I called Jacki (I’d never met or talked to her before). She spent a very long time on the phone with me and ultimately told me to bring my dogs to her and leave them for training. I left my dogs with Jacki for six weeks and she trained them for me for free. That’s right – no cost, but just because she loves the breed and wanted to help me.
I’ve spent many, many hours at Jacki’s farm and I can tell you that she works hard to breed only the most outgoing, healthy dogs. She is very well thought of in the Lagotto world and is the go to person when someone needs help or information. Jacki is always available to answer questions and will spend endless hours on the phone mentoring others about the breed
Seriously, I can’t begin to count the number of people Jacki has helped and the number of puppies she’s placed that are happily living in their forever homes.
In the world of dog breeding, it is not unusual for a litter to be registered with limited registration to the breeder and then the registrations held by the breeder until each puppy is spayed/neutered at which time the registration would be signed over to the new owner. It is also not an unusual practice to co-own breeding dogs – especially when a breeder has worked so hard to establish a good breeding program. There are many unethical people who will take a limited registration and will breed and sell unregistered puppies at a reduced rate. Confirming spay/neuter before transferring registration is an effective way to protect the breed.
This report is obviously file by someone who is jealous of Jacki’s success and in my opinion, there is no truth to these allegations.
My suggestion is: don’t believe everything you read and when looking for a puppy to talk to each breeder, be cautious of breeders who “bad mouth” other breeders, call and verify your breeder's references, make sure your breeder will provide you with health information from both parents, visit the breeder if you can, ask your breeder for lots of pictures and updates, and most importantly, find a breeder that you feel comfortable with.
Satisfied Lagooto Fred
Alpharetta,Georgia,
USA
Lagotto Terra Incognita Jacki Bar
#3Consumer Comment
Wed, November 18, 2015
The person saying bad things about Jacki is interesting, but near sighted. Where is your proof? What makes you an 'expert' to make your statements?
My wife and I started working 4 months ago with Jacki for our Lagotto. We've had a 'hiccup' during the process. This was not something Jacki could have foreseen.
I've talked to Jacki for hours about our 'requirements'. She has been responsive and generous of her time and expertise.
I was at her farm last week and watched her in action with a Lagotto and a Belgium breed. I watched her videos and read many positive reports about her.
OUR EXPERIENCe - Jacki is 100% of everything see represents and promises!!!
We must wait for the trained puppy we desire, but there is no doubt in our minds Jacki will deliver...
I've also talked to other breeders, veterinarians and trainers about our experience without identifying Jacki. ALL said what Jacki has done for us is only because we are dealing with a trustworthy, competent and highly reliable person.
Jacki - this is for you...
Fred