How to Know the Difference Between a Breeder and a Puppy Mill

by becky on in Interesting Facts 43
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Whether you are looking for a mixed breed or a pure breed pooch, it is important to know a few facts about the places where you can make the adoption or purchase.

In this case, we are talking about breeders and puppy-mills. Although it is always wise to go to a breeder if you want a pure breed, be sure to note your surroundings.

Not all breeders are what they are cracked up to be. On the other hand, it has been said that many pet stores will buy from puppy mills, and there are certain dangers to be had there as well.

Visit page two and we will provide you with an idea of what you should watch out for and ask about. If you want a healthy, happy puppy or adult dog, knowledge is your best friend!

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43 thoughts on “How to Know the Difference Between a Breeder and a Puppy Mill”

  5. Tori O'bryan

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    These are my two babies as you can see one is bigger then the other. The difference between puppy mill and buying from a breeder right there. The puppy mill girl is in a dress she is a rescue has a ton of Heath issue. She can not be fixed due to the fact that if she puts on any more weight she will have to have hip and knee surgery as well as some other things. My other pug has not Heath issues at all. I love my girls so much. Pugs rule!!!!

  8. Janice Therrien

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    This is so very important. Leela came from a puppy mill. She was a breeding female. When I got her from the rescue, she immediately needed an eye enucleation. She’s flat footed and has a host of other issues due to living as she had. My Vet told me she had likely never been out of a wire cage her entire 3 yr life. Luckily her spirit was not broken and she is a lively and loving girl.

  10. Brenda Manns

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    Tori O’bryan Hw cute mine was given to me she had puppies and they wanted to keep the male pup my husband misses her alot when he had 5 strokes she was by his side I would love to get him another one but to expensive he said when he’s working she pops in his head sad

  14. Janice Therrien

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    Boy is she ever lol! She has the best personality, so sweet and funny. I just hate the pain she had to endure before she got here. If we could make enough people aware of the horrors of puppy mills then maybe they would lose the profitability they have now. Unfortunately that’s probably the only thing that would get their attention.

  24. Luke Rickford

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    If it seems a little irritating how many hoops you have to jump through before they’ll let you take a puppy home, chances are good you are dealing with a responsible breeder.

  27. Melanie Thompson

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    When Dad picked up Edward as a gift for my daughter, they made the trade in a parking lot. He paid the person, she gave him the puppy and AKC paperwork. She didn’t even ask for a vet reference. I told him I was 100% sure it was a puppy mill.

  40. Barbara Brown Brough

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    I bought my pug from a pet store. He came from Missouri and would now think it may have been a puppy mill but he was the best dog. He was so good. Never chewed anything and was very easy to potty train. Had him for 15 years and no health problems until the end of his time with me. It’s been 3 years and still miss him terribly.

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