In March of I contacted Rob Hawkens of World Wide K-9 in reference to a Giant Schnauzer. I told him I wanted and adult that was house trained, crate trained, good with kids, and had basic obedience skills. He told me he had an 18 month old male that would fit my criteria. He insisted that I wire him the money, $2,500.00 for this AKC registered dog, whos parents were imported from Czech. Two days later I went to the airport to pick up the dog. No AKC papers, and no vet records except a rabies tag.
The dog was filthy. I took him home and he proceeded to destroy my house. I called everyday, for 3 weeks, and talked to him and his wife Lisa. They assured me it was just an adjustment period. Finally, I told them I wanted my money back, and the dog sent back, as well. THey refused. I had not signed a single contract. They sent me a "contract" stating that they would only replace the dog. No refunds. I had taken the dog to the vet, and he discovered the dog had Enamel Hypoplasia, no enamel on his teeth. THis is usually caused by a high fever when they are pups, mainly from Distemper.
I faxed the vet report 3 times, with no response. Rob quit answering my phone calls, instead using his secretary as a medium. Finally, she agreed to take the dog back. The following week he was sent back to Texas.
From June of to June of we called at least 5 times a week, inquiring about a replacement. Nothing. So my husband went to Texas, to the facility, and demanded either our money, or the dog. Rob presented him with a dog that was matted to the skin from head to toe, and covered in feces. My husband refused the dog. So they bathed her, (nothing else) and gave her back to my husband. They promised AKC papers, and other health related papers. It is now April of and we have received nothing.
THe dog's teeth were black, and she is frightened of her own shadow. She has had at least 3 litters prior to our ownership, and only knows her name. Her brain is mush. She no longer retains the capacity to learn. Not to mention, I firmly believe she is at least 6-7 years old, not 2 like we were told.
Please beware of Rob Hawkens and WorldWide K-9. He claims to be a trainer for the local police departments, but they are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his work. He will give you every excuse, going so far as to say he has been in the hospital for heart problems.
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