I don't think it's that harsh to be honest. The words 'broker', 'mill', 'pet store' all equate to something deeply suspicious in my mind. I sincerely doubt that any business that deals in selling puppies will rely on a handful of breeders - that doesn't make economic sense. And apart from all things being equal - how would a person know for sure? A quick read around this forum will show that plenty of people bought sick and dying puppies for a fortune from stores that claimed they came from a 'local breeder'. I'm afraid I just can't agree that there is any such thing as a 'good' pet store. Sorry |