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Most of the Amish farms near our community that have sold within the last ten years have relocated to New York. My husband and I have remarked to each other on this point. It may simply be that is where ALL of our community of Amish have chosen to relocate, I dont know. I have no knowledge of puppy mills (and we live in a small town) but can attest to Amish present in New York. The families we have met have been valued members of our community and have not been known to raise any puppies. They have only had cattle dogs that we know of. Hard working farming families. Most raise sheep here.
However, Pennsyvania is not the only state where puppy mills are congested. They can and are EVERYWHERE RUN BY ANYONE. The greed for the almighty dollar is evil. Personally I would not buy any puppy without actually visiting the breeder. In my humble opinion.
If purchasing a companion and new member of your family that will be a part of your family for fifteen years or more, I belive that warrants a visit to see what environment your puppy is raised, as well as request to see the parents.
I certainly do not wish to lump all amish together when mentioning irreputable breeders, as we have witnessed many hard working families that take good care of their livestock. I feel bad breeders come from all walks of life. But posted this only to let others know there is a large population of Amish in New York State. Networking would be possible, as it is with any puppy mill breeders.
I would question any web site that has the need to change their name on a consistant basis. Also no email? but on the web? That should be a giveaway? and if they have many puppies? seems strange to limit communication like that. I would question it. I would check both CKC and AKC for names and addresses of the breeders also. |