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Originally Posted by sylvan Bolognese, Chihuahuas, Boston Terriers, Silky Terriers,
Yorkshire Terriers, Chinese Crested, Pugs and More...
Red Flags..1. Multiple breeds for sale
2. Location...MO is well known for being one of the worst states for puppy mills.
3. They admit that this is an 'industry' for them.
I recommend finding a breeder that is closer to your area that you can go visit, see the parents and the condition the pups are raised in. Pups raised in a facility are not well socialized to a normal household environment... |
I would stay away from anyone who has that many dogs for sale because it is a business for them. You do not know if the dogs are taken care of, getting the right Vet care, or house in the backwoods of missouri in cages, shacks..etc
Yes, Missouri is the worst state for being a puppymill state.
And it's all thanks to the HUNTE'S corp (the biggest puppy broker in the US) and Gov.Matt blunt who supports puppymill farming.
I'd like to see them both run out of town.
With that being said ..It's not fair to lump all missourian breeders in this class. ..you just have to be more cautious who you buy from.
All states have puppymills.
you just need to pick a hobby breeder or a good kennel who's soul income is not from breeding all kinds of different dogs..but find one who breed only 1 or 2 breeds.
Make sure they have a good understand of the breed, one who will answer all your questions, and ask you several too.
A good breeder will be concerned with who there pup is going to be with and not in it for just the sale.
If any breeder says they have never had any problems in there lines ..RUN.
All breeders at one time or another have.
Unless they are just starting out.
When a breeder find something in the line they will correct it...
Not keep breeding the problem.
Granted pups raised in a facility (sometimes) are not as well socialized to a normal household environment.
Maybe and maybe not..depends on the facility.
and how much day today interaction they get.
and how old the pup is.
Young puppies adapt to there environment rather easily.
An unsocialized pup can also be due to a genetic makeup.
My first chose would be a good reputable home hobby breeder but, does not mean I would not buy from a good reputable kennel.
I also would never buy a 7,500 dollar dog..you can find some every nice pups in the 1,500 dollar range just keep looking...good luck in finding your furbaby.