(WJBK) – FOX 2 is stepping in after a Macomb woman says she was duped by a local pet store that sold her what she thought was a “teddy bear” puppy.
Although he’s now part of Debbie Hansen’s family in Macomb, this new puppy mother is outraged and demanding answers from Petland in Novi.
“He’s the sweetest thing, but it’s not what I wanted and not what I paid for,” she said.
Woman says Petland in Novi sold her fake “teddy bear” puppy
Hansen says she’s always wanted what’s known as a “teddy bear” puppy — a designer dog that’s half Bichon and half Schitzhu.
“I’ve been researching for over a year and I wanted until I went part time, and I checked on different breeders,” she said.
She bought Bailey at Petland in Novi for $2,400.
Six months later — the dog doesn’t look like what she was promised.
“I thought this isn’t the right dog. His tail’s real long, and he’s big. So I had a DNA test taken on him,” she said.
Hansen says the DNA test came back 50 percent Maltese, 25 percent Yorkie, 12.5 percent Bichon, 12.5 percent silkie terrior — no Schitzhu.
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