No, I don't believe we have an abundance. But I think it is more of a Northern and Southern thing. I just moved from VA and I could not find any Yorkies for less than $800.00. I refused to pay that much and kept searching. Thus, when I moved back home I found several breeders , quality breeders for a lesser price, NOT lesser quality or love or health, just people who don't want to gouge the consumer. I agree, I would NEVER by any puppy from someone where I could not observe the environment, observe the litter of puppies and meet with the breeders. So, for obvious reasons, if you live hours away from Florida I would not suggest that. Unless you plan on taking a trip to sunny Florida
There are puppy mills in every state but I have had Poms, Malteses, Poodles and Golden Retreivers and I have never paid more than $500.00 for any of them and they were all joys of animals. Lesser price does not always mean lower quality. You can not use the words "always" and "never" becuase that is just not the case, in any aspect of life.