[JuneBugs Momma]

Originally Posted by gracielove

I would just like to inject here that many states have tried to enact laws with real teeth that would put the puppy mills out of business, however, the AKC continually lobbies against these laws. They have the power and influence to stop any significant change in legislation and have done so many times.

Although AKC is a respected registry for purebred dogs they also represent thousands of large scale breeders. Many, many puppy mills are AKC participants and AKC goes to bat for them.

Very true which doesn't help matters