![]() ![]() You’ll see ads in papers, signs around neighborhoods, or even on Craigslist (which is illegal). Another big indicator is over-advertising. They will often meet you at a “convenient parking lot” or other public place for the puppy/payment exchange reputable breeders want to know what living situations they are selling their puppies into, whereas mill breeders just want your money. One of the biggest red flags is if the person selling the puppy does not allow you to see where the animals are living, or allow you to meet or at least see a photo of the parents. There are many things to lead you to believe that you are getting a dog or puppy from a mill. “How do I know if I am getting a puppy from a puppy mill?” is a very common question and concern. So how do I tell a good breeder from a puppy mill? Not only are the mothers forced to keep producing puppies, they are also commonly in pain from a disease that could have been prevented or managed. The puppies may also get diseases from unsanitary living conditions such as kennel cough which could lead to aspiration pneumonia, parvovirus, and other diseases that can lead to death. A few of these illnesses are: hip dysplasia along with other joint problems, renal disease, heart disease, anemia, and diabetes. ![]() They often develop illnesses that are not addressed and/or treated. In some cases the female dogs’ canine teeth are removed so they cannot fight off being bred. Their kennels are small and cramped, and their eliminations are not regularly cleaned, or not cleaned frequently enough. They do not receive adequate veterinary care, sanitation, housing, nutrition or even socialization. Puppy-mill dogs are bred every heat cycle no matter what condition they are in. This is completely different from how responsible breeders treat their breeding females and males. Puppy mill breeding is done under very poor conditions, and is considered abuse in most (if not all) states. And California is putting a foot down.” This was a quote from a California newspaper after making significant changes to the laws around puppy sales in the state. Unethical puppy mill and cat factory breeders do add to pet overpopulation though. “The amount of homeless dogs in shelters is huge, but good, responsible breeders aren’t adding to the problem. There should never be any secrets if you are working with a top-notch breeder. Good breeders will also allow you to see where the puppies and their parents live, and will always provide you with proper paperwork for your new family addition. Their dogs are carefully bred, and testing after breeding confirms that both parents are healthy.Īll animals involved have a clean and spacious home, are properly socialized, and overall happy and loved. They also make sure that the mother and all of the puppies are examined by a licensed veterinarian, and up to date on vaccines that are appropriate. They are very intuitive of their dog’s health, and will allow the mother to take a break if they feel she needs one. Professional breeders may or may not breed a female during every heat cycle. Of course, this varies from dog to dog depending on the size and breed. Most breeds of dogs go into heat every 6 months. They are reputable, responsible, and caring to the dogs. They seek veterinary advice, take care of their puppies, and make sure the dogs and puppies are happy and clean. The important thing is to distinguish these different types of breeding, and know how to recognize a puppy mill or backyard breeder, versus a professional breeder. The Good Breedersĭo a complete 180 on the breeding wheel, and you have the professional breeders. The photo below was taken by Jacki Flanigan, part of “walk with the pack”. Like mentioned before, the conditions are poor and there is little to no health checks. The most inhumane way of breeding is done in puppy mills. There is a misconception that all dog breeding is bad, which is not the case. The definition of a puppy mill is: “An establishment that breeds puppies for sale, typically on an intensive basis and in conditions regarded as inhumane.” You can easily look up photos, and even videos that depict how poor the conditions of puppy mills are. But unless you see it for yourself in real life, you truly do not understand how terrible it really is for all of the animals involved. Written by Meagan Fernandez, Radiology Technician
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