My family purchased 2 puppies from them. Both became very sick after a year old and needed expensive surgeries. After that, they were on constant medication and a special diet to treat the diseases... More >
My family purchased 2 puppies from them. Both became very sick after a year old and needed expensive surgeries. After that, they were on constant medication and a special diet to treat the diseases for life! Very expensive; over $50 per week. They purchase the dogs from backyard breeders and puppy mills!!! Save your family the heartache and purchase from a reputable breeder or go to the shelter.
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in 2004 we purchased a min pin from Potomac Kennels(big mistake) He was so sick from the start, he was diagnosed with hip displacia at the age of one had to be operated on just to name a few of the... More >
in 2004 we purchased a min pin from Potomac Kennels(big mistake) He was so sick from the start, he was diagnosed with hip displacia at the age of one had to be operated on just to name a few of the issued he had.
We called pk and they offered to replace him but we did not want another sick dog.fast forward 8 years we had to put him down the surgery was unsuccessfull he was in constant pain could not walk on his hind leg. We were told by 7 vets for the past 5 years that there was nothing else they could for him. We are devasted because we tried everything to ease his pain and suffering but nothing helped.
Please please save yourself from future pain and suffering and dont purchase a puppy from pk they are dishonest people who do not care about selling healthy puppies only about profits.
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I have purchased 5 puppies from Potomac Kennels over the past 20 years. Every time I go in to visit, the staff is friendly and when I play with the puppies they seem happy and well cared for. I... More >
I have purchased 5 puppies from Potomac Kennels over the past 20 years. Every time I go in to visit, the staff is friendly and when I play with the puppies they seem happy and well cared for. I have recommended them several times to friends, who have had similar experiences to mine.
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We bought two schnauzers a long time ago. One died in weeks from Parvo. They replaced the dog that died. Of the two, they are sweet dogs, but one went blind from a genetic degenerative disease. ... More >
We bought two schnauzers a long time ago. One died in weeks from Parvo. They replaced the dog that died. Of the two, they are sweet dogs, but one went blind from a genetic degenerative disease. The other one has scores of health problems and has for her entire life. I will never support this kennel with my business again.
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Good: Nothing. Bad: The place stinks. The sales associate was rude. The crates were dirty, and too small for some dogs. Improvements: The only improvement would be to close down that place.. Other:... More >
Good: Nothing. Bad: The place stinks. The sales associate was rude. The crates were dirty, and too small for some dogs. Improvements: The only improvement would be to close down that place.. Other: They are just full of crap. They tell you that they sell family pets quality. What doesn it mean exactly? They buy those puppies from puppy mills. For the large breeds, the parents have not been OFA certified for their hips. The only thing which is show quality is the PRICE. People do your homework and either adopt a shelter dog or check the breeders around you, do not buy from this place..
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Even if you pay for your large dog to be put in the large display kennels that you see when you walk through Potomac Kennels, they will shove your dog into the smallest ones possible behind the... More >
Even if you pay for your large dog to be put in the large display kennels that you see when you walk through Potomac Kennels, they will shove your dog into the smallest ones possible behind the closed doors. Also you think they walk your dog 3 times a day? Twice at best, but that is just a 3 second walk in the parking lot, after your dog has deficated and vomited all throughout it's tiny prison cell. Don't believe me? Get a job there see for yourself. I don't understand how this place is still open.
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My golden lab purchased from Potomac Kennels is the best dog I have ever owned. He's beautiful, healthy and smart. I board him at PK whenever I travel and am always impressed with the care and... More >
My golden lab purchased from Potomac Kennels is the best dog I have ever owned. He's beautiful, healthy and smart. I board him at PK whenever I travel and am always impressed with the care and attention he gets. But I'm most impressed with the people who work there. They obviously are animal lovers, kind and considerate. I have recommended them to others and always get thanked for my recommendation.
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I adopted an 8 week old sheltie from Potomac Kennels in 2007. He had kennel cough when I selected him for adoption and asked Potomac Kennels to take care of the problem and I would pay the rest of... More >
I adopted an 8 week old sheltie from Potomac Kennels in 2007. He had kennel cough when I selected him for adoption and asked Potomac Kennels to take care of the problem and I would pay the rest of my deposit in 5 days when I returned from a trip and picked him up. It was agreed that he would be treated for his illness as well. I picked him up on a Sunday morning and it was obvious his illness had gotten worse. He was sooooo sleepy and sick. Yellow mucus was coming out his eyes and nose when he breathed and sneezed. What was I to do? So I knew I had to save this little guy. Potomac Kennels makes you sign a contract that you take him to a vet on their list. However it was over Memorial Day Weekend and nobody was open. This dog needed to be seen by a Vet as soon as possible. I took him to a Vet and his kennel cough had gone into Pneumonia. He was the sickest 3lb. puppy I had ever seen. He was hooked up to IVs, given meds, and watched for 24 hours. The next day when I picked him up he was alittle better but needed some TLC. I didn't sleep the next 2 days because of the constant care he needed with fluids and medicine. The bill for the vet ended up being an additional $600.00. Not to mention the dog adoption bill from Potomac Kennels was $800.00. Yes I would do this for him again but I want to hold Potomac Kennels responsible for a dog getting this sick. The dog had been in the kennel cages for 4 weeks and they knew when I selected him that he was sick. They did nothing about it like they promised. I find this place to be disgraceful and would NEVER recommend this kennel to anyone. How dare you treat animals this way. I could run a kennel better than this and I'm not even in the business.
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I had mixed feelings about this kennel, as I'd never used it before and it wasn't part of a veterinary hospital. I'll have to admit that the setting, in an industrial park, also turned me off a... More >
I had mixed feelings about this kennel, as I'd never used it before and it wasn't part of a veterinary hospital. I'll have to admit that the setting, in an industrial park, also turned me off a little. However, what has kept me returning, after boarding my large husky/shepherd mix dog there, is the fact that they really walk the dogs on leashes, 3 times per day and they have very large enclosures, at least for a big dog. I did see some more regular sized ones for the smaller dogs. They seem caring and the owner is usually there when I arrive, the people seem friendly. What I don't care for at other kennels, is that the dogs are either let out together in a yard, instead of individually walked, or just let out into a small wood chipped enclosure, where they do their business and return to the cage. I have to add one downside to Potomac, which is that there is a strong odor. The one veterinary kennel I like, is very clean but there is little room for exercise. Weighing the pros and cons, I decided that I would opt for the thrice daily walk and the larger enclosure. I've used this kennel for a few years now and all has been well. One really nice thing about them, is that you can pick up your animal all day on Sunday, no one else I've found, offers that.
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Purchased my Shitz Tzu in Dec 1993, lost him in March 2008. He was healthy, happy, well behaved all his life. Developed cataracts and cancer in the later years but eye problems are part of a Shitz... More >
Purchased my Shitz Tzu in Dec 1993, lost him in March 2008. He was healthy, happy, well behaved all his life. Developed cataracts and cancer in the later years but eye problems are part of a Shitz Tzu makeup. Now I would not buy from anyone other than a breeder whom I can visit and see the puppy being raised. But did have good luck with the our baby purchased here. We were definitely not knowledgeable about how to purchase a dog but fell in love with him at first sight.
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