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Originally Posted by wnalegria I thought that it would be of interest to know what folks consider a puppy mill. How would you describe a puppy mill? I have listened to some chatter and I feel that there is some confusion out there. One person called a person who had more then one breed a puppy mill another called a puppy mill a breeder who had several females. Could a puppy mill be the person who is just breeding to breed.? What do you think
My opinion of a mill is a place where puppies are constantly born, without regards to the health of the mother. The mother is bred and bred, over and over again, without allowing her to regain her health. Eventually the mother is put to sleep, because she doesn't have the strenght to give birth anymore. Keep in mind, this is only MY opinion and nothing more. |
I agree with you. I think that there is a lot of confusion on this subject. I have noticed that some folks just love the new puppy and the breeder. First problem comes along and they are calling the breeder a puppy mill or a bad back yard breeder. I think we need to use the term in the correct occasions.
We live in a credit card world should someone who accepts a credit card be called a puppy mill? I don't think so. That credit card gives you some protection that a check may not. If you purchase a puppy via a internet or out of state advertisement and the puppy is not sent to you you have the right to contact your credit card company. You file a complaint- the person is contacted by the company the credit card company and your money will be credited back to your account. You will need documentation to prove your case. But you have been afforded protection.
Are you a puppy mill because you advertise on the internet. NO. This is a bright new world. I placed a advertisement here for one of my stud dogs. Look how many requests did I get for pictures and a copy of the pedigree. How many of those contacts really had a desire to breed their female? How many just wanted to take a look at what I had never had any intention of breeding ( nothing wrong with that) . Do you realize the expense that would have been involved in making a copy of a six generation pedigree, taking pictures, the envelopes and the postage to mail this to each and every one.
How easy, post it on the website and direct you there for the information that you required. I have saved a lot of money and time.
A breeder in my area had a top winning Yorkie. She also has another breed.
Is she a puppy mill beacuse she has more then one breed?. No.
Should you be called a puppy mill or backyard breeder because you want to breed your pet that is very small or larger then the standard? Breeding a female too small or too large can endanger her health. Are you bettering the breed if you do not know the AKC standards and breed your female to your male cause you want a litter of puppes?
I think the term puppy mill should be used only in the correct situations. I accept credit cards-I have started a website. Am I a Puppy mill/backyard breeder ? According to some It looks like I am. Look a little closer could you have the same terms applied to you.
Food for thought.
Wnalegria