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Do not buy a Saint Bernard from Cretan Saints. They are responsible for wrong doings all over the United States.

Contact a few other breeders and ask them a little bit about them you will then know why to stay away from a kennel that only breeds on one priority MONEY. They are very eager to tell you what you want to hear once they get your money it might be the last you hear from them. The guy who owns the kennel has almost one hundred thousand dollars in judgements against him. Its on line public record that's how I found out.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THEESE PEOPLE. If you want to save you and your dog allot of heart ache please stay away from them. They will take advantage of anyone they think they can fool.

This happens allot with their show breeding prospectus I have learned the hard way. The more breeders you call especially around their area the better off you are.

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Monetary Loss: $1300.

Location: Wapello, Iowa

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You are right. They cheated me out of a lot more money than they have you.

I lent them money to help them through what was supposed to be a difficult situation and never got it back. They also sold a puppy I had reserved to someone else.

They move so often (they don't pay their rent either) that one cannot get a hold of them. They are dishonest and have no ethics.

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Anyone had any problems or heard of YoungStead St Bernards?

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Yes! For your sake, and for the sake of innocent lives, Please, PLEASE DO NOT get your dog from them.

If you want to know why I would be happy to share my reasons with you over email.

Guest

I bought a "show prospect" from this woman a few years ago. The dog was almost 6 months old before I received any information regarding registering the dog, and the health certificate that came with the dog listed the wrong birthdate, so I suspect it was not the health certificate for that particular dog.

It was shipped via airplane and when it arrived there was a quarter sized circle of hair loss on the ear. After taking the puppy to the vet it was determined to be demodectic mange. In addition, the puppy developed pano, fear aggression, and later bilateral hip dysplasia. When I notified the breeder, she promptly ignored me and I haven't heard a word since.

I still have the dog and it is a treasured part of my family, but that is besides the point. Go to another, more reputable, breeder.

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Hello Disgusted: I am not buying a dog from them but I have a dire need to get an address for them. The website is frozen so I cannot get an address on them.

Thank you.

Guest

I have one of Rhonda's dogs. He is the sweetest and gentle dog you will ever meet.

I got my papers with no hassle. I don't think I over payed. Champ truly is a Gentle Giant. I would buy from her again.

My vet cant get enough of him.

When Champ goes there for his bath, they let him walk around he is not even caged. He stays all day.

Guest

Cretan St Bernards have a very bad reputation. I have transported 4 dogs for them and there customers all have complained about not getting there papers.

I took a rubber check from them that I still have not been paid for.

I call about the check and get a runaround. buyer beware

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Dear Dennis: I need to get Cretan's address. I am not buying a dog from them.

Thank you.

Guest

woow to many bad complaints

Looks like these good ones are comming from their friends or family members

I was actually thinking to get a puppy from them

BUT

after all of this

***,,,,,,NOOO

Thank You Cretans and have a wonderful life

Guest

woow to many bad complaints

Looks like these good ones are comming from their friends or family members

I was actually thinking to get a puppy from them

BUT

after all of this

***,,,,,,NOOO

Thank You Cretans and have a wonderful life

Guest
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2258 S County Road 700 E Frankfort Indiana

Guest

I bought my saint bernard from Rhonda in June 2011. She was very helpful.

I have emailed/texted her several times in reference to my dogs papers, I have yet to receive them. My dog is now 14months old he has cherry eye in his one eye, which is when the tear duck pops out of place, he also has food allergy issues he can not have soy,wheat,chicken etc . I asked Rhonda before purchasing my puppy if any of her dogs have a major health issues she assured me no! She said his parents were both healthy and had NO HEALTH ISSUES.

I am NOT new to this breed this is my 3rd saint bernard . My other bernards were healthy did not have any food allergies,nor eye issues. Saint bernards are prone to eye issues,hip/elbow disorders,seizers they are big dogs with a short life span. I wouldn't trade my baby for the world but when purchasing a puppy from anyone regardless of the price,breeder,pet store unfortnally you NEVER know what you are going to get!

I have done my research on this breed and know they are very high maintaince breed with many health issues an expensive vet bills.

Most pure breeds have inbreeding and are going to be prone to some health issues.Also alot of breeders offer stud services, and most of the time both parents are not on site. I love my dog to death but would not purchase another saint from the Kleins.

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Hi, I don't have an experience with this breeder BUT with the issues your Saint has you might look into "Gentle Giants" dog food. They are seeing their dogs live nearly DOUBLE from better nutrition and food allergies are much better.

Something to look at. As a breeder I am working with them (Gentle Giants) to bring their food to my kennel now as well.

Lots of great info on their site! Good luck!

Guest

Just following up on my previous post. Our beautiful girl is now 7 mos old and thriving.

Our vet is very impressed with her and she has brought us nothing but joy.

Rhonda has even checked in with me several times to make sure all is well. So, so happy we got our pup from the Kleins!

Guest

WRONG

Guest

I have several dogs from the Kleins!! They are great dogs no health problems, got my papers, no worms(why this is an issues is beyond me) Concerning the price is too high from Miss Kristen B you havent looked at too many dogs then..

I KNOW several breeders that charge 2500.00 for full rights, even 1800. for full rights and 1000.00 for pets.. I bought a female off of eastgate kennel she demanded payment in full when I got the ***.... again why is this an issue..

I wont hold pups without a non-refundable deposit. Seriously a puppy binder grow up!!! Are you just looking for something to *** about!! I have to agree with KB ur a *** you should never fix ur pups eyes until they get done growing..

the eye lids roll in and out as they grow.. only when they are adults can you solidly say they have entropion.. drops in the eyes will fix that problem as they grow.. I have to say ur vet saw a sucker not a diligent dog owner..

Yep I said it a SUCKER...you want to *** about a breeder that breeds bad dogs with GENETIC DISORDERS then i can give you the names of several but One I wouldnt is CRETAN SAINTS!!! Again to repeat IM VERY HAPPY WITH MY DOGS!!!!

Guest

well first of all kirsten you vet is a ***. I would never let my vet chop on my dog until they are done growing!!!

you have just seriously injured you dog. when he gets done growing you will have to unfix ur surgeries!!!! the hip part. im not convinced that is totally gentic I feel it a dogs environment too..

rasied in the house going up and down stairs. little kids picking up a puppy..etc......... If I lived in glass houses id not throw stones....call the attorney general they will tell u the judgement was for wrong paperwork that what they told me...

Want to know what I heard kirsten B that you were offered money to post lies about these poor people.......... its people like you that SHOULD NOT OWN DOGS.........Thanks and have a wonderful day

Guest

I bought a saint 3 months ago came to me with worms and entropian in both eyes. Will cost over 1000 dollars to fix. Don't buy from them.

Agilitysaints@***.net

Guest

My experience getting a puppy from Cretan was completely good. We love our baby girl.

She is extremely healthy with the sweetest temperament of any dog I have ever had. I had no problem getting her papers and Rhonda was very helpful when I called for extra information or insite in to the breed.

Guest

I bought a show-quality st. bernard *** from Cretan.

I got exactly what I paid for: a well socialized, extremely loving, and healthy puppy with a pedigree to die for. It took awhile to get her paperwork, but once I called Rhonda and found out where the problem lie (a misfiled document, which can happen to anybody), I received her papers in a timely fashion when the problem was fixed.

I have no complaints with or about Cretan St. Bernards.

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