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Originally Posted by mommadog1  We can tackle more then one issue at a time. The laws are changing a lot, and all the time. More laws are being passed every day. You will never be able to get rid of mills unfortunately. Also have to say that commercial breeders are not all puppy mills. I have seen horrid conditions with a handful of dogs and immaculate care of dogs in commercial breeding.
But I want to see some regulations if not an outright ban on docking a dew claw removal as well as all other cosmetic/amuptation surgeries. Doesn't bother me if it is a hot top or not, I think it should be talked about and I think we can all learn something by doing that.  |
I'm not a breeder and I don't like thinking of the pain the puppies goes through. It wouldn't stop me from buying a puppy with a tail. If it was outlawed, then it would be a non-issue with standard.
I do agree that puppy mills are a bigger issue for sure.
I disagree about commercial breeders not being puppy mills. I don't care if the place is immaculate, if you are churning out a bunch of puppies that you are considered a commercial breeder, that is a puppy mill. IMO!