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Originally Posted by Mardelin  I agree with all questions except the USDA one. Most puppy mills hold USDA liscenses, so it really doesn't guarantee that you are buying from a quality reputable breeder.
The best defense is education. However, most new puppy owners are in a hurry to get their puppy. It's along time commitment....shop around, be thoroughly comfortable with your breeder. You should be buying a relationship. |
Yes, I know that why the question was if they are USDA breeder do they go above what USDA standard are and how ?.
There are larger kennels that hold USDA licenses.
If they state that they adhere to those standards only..
I'd run the other way.
Being USDA certified, this is not something to brag about.
See what the cage size requirement are, this means that as far as USDA is concerned this is how you can keep a dog.
http://www.kimtownsend.com/csusda.htm http://www.kimtownsend.com/storage/csrabbithutch.htm
Of course it is always better to deal with a small hobby/fancier breeder.
and like you said education is the key to finding the best possible pup.