LOL, the first time I head the "Novelty Breeder" term from my mentor, I guess I had a "WHAT? look in my face, LOL she proceded to tell me that it meant, hobby breeder, not a kennel, that is what I was told, I don't use it because it sounded funny to me..
but yes it is use here in the East coast for a hobby breeder.
To the OP, I would have that girl check by a vet,jus to make sure everything is ok..