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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 
Petland isn't buying from Hunte, however, they are probably doing the same thing as Hunte, and have a large group of the same caliber breeders as the Hunte Cooperation from which they purchase.
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I'm aware of the Hunte Corporation, though I'll admit to not being fully schooled about them. I agree with you in general about where so many of these pups come from but do think the solution should begin with the biggest breeders. In many cases, these breeders have not 10 or 20 litters but hundreds per year. These are the ones where the
'feed 'em and breed 'em' mentality takes hold. I already posted a link about USDA inspectors and the problems with them. I don't think the 'perfect solution' should get in the way of a more doable 'good solution' and that may be where most of our differences of opinion lie. Also, you stated that Petland doesn't buy from the Hunte Corporation. Here's a quote from the link you provided.
"The broker (middleman between breeders and pet stores) for many Petland stores is the Hunte Corporation."