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10-04-2014, 12:51 PM | #1 |
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| 10 Signs of Puppy Mill Puppies http://theilovedogssite.com/10-signs...-a-puppy-mill/ 10 Signs That Puppy is from a Puppy Mill So you are looking for a puppy, maybe you’re a first time dog owner. You have heard about puppy mills and know they are bad. But what you don’t know is how to make sure you don’t accidentally buy from one. Here are 10 signs to help you determine if the puppy you are looking at is from a puppy mill or not. #1 – Out-of-State You really should just stay away from pet stores when buying a puppy. Be especially worried if those puppies are coming from out-of-state, particularly Midwest states (Missouri and Illinois are two of the biggest). #2 – No Parents If the breeder cannot let you meet the parents, you should walk away. Not meeting the parents is like buying a car without knowing the make. Don’t do it. For all you know, these people did not even breed the puppy, but are selling him secondhand for unknown reasons. #3 – Let’s Meet If you call a breeder and they say “let’s meet somewhere” when you ask to visit their kennel, it’s a puppy mill. Usually they will try to get you to meet in a store parking lot or a park. Unless there are extreme circumstances, there is no reason why should not see where your puppy was born. #4 – Several Breeds Reputable breeders focus on one breed, maybe two, MAX. If you find a site offering five different breeds (and their mixes!), it’s a puppy mill. #5 – Multiple Litters When you call the breeder and ask if they have puppies, do they respond with “I have one litter coming, but there is already a waiting list” or “oh yes, I have 3 litters on the ground and 2 more on the way”? If the breeder has 30 puppies, that is definitely a puppy mill. #6 – Vaccinations Puppy mills don’t like to spend money, it deters from profits. So the parents may not be vaccinated (you should ask!) and the puppies probably are not. Or, conversely, they have so many puppies they lost track and your pup got vaccinated twice. #7 – Extreme Promises Dr. Kathryn Primm DVM, owner and chief veterinarian of Applebrook Animal Hospital, says to be wary about the breeder promising a certain size, temperament, or characteristic that seems extreme. For example, a dog came into her clinic that was supposed to be a Pomeranian and Husky mix that the breeder had promised would never grow lover than 7 pounds. She was 42 pounds. #8 – Cleanliness This goes for the dog and the breeder’s home or kennel. Dr. Primm says puppies from puppy mills are more likely to smell like a kennel and have poor coat quality. #9 – Contract Your breeder should care enough about what happens to the puppy that she has a contract protecting both you and her. Reputable breeders have a spay/neuter agreement, breed papers, health contract, and a request that you return the dog to them if it doesn’t work out (rather than dumping him at the shelter). #10 – Too Young Another way they can cut their costs is by giving you the puppy early, because they do not have to feed them, give them shots, etc. Question any breeder wanting to give you the puppy before they are eight weeks old. This is the minimum age you should be taking a puppy from their mother and litter-mates.
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10-04-2014, 04:31 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Great list, for Yorkies, I would suggest an older minimum age, because although 8 weeks is minimum in most states, this is for all breeds and big breeds mature faster. This would make a great addition the library.
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10-05-2014, 04:58 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Actually big breeds reach full maturity much slower than toy breeds. It is just that they gain weight appropriate to their full maturity weight and at 8wks old are quite heavy as compared to a toy breed puppy.
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10-05-2014, 05:01 AM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | But it is good to see that many organizations etc, are getting the word out about puppy mill puppies.
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10-05-2014, 05:04 AM | #5 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | You ever wonder why we don't have a legal definition of a puppy mill? What makes a commercial breeder different to a puppy mill? It would seem that commercial breeding facilities meet many of those characteristics listed above.
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10-05-2014, 06:45 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Great List - adding it to the Library - thank you, Jenny !
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10-05-2014, 07:02 AM | #7 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I'm talking about such things as teeth and weaning, from my understanding large breeds do this much earlier than small breeds. Are there any large breeds mother clubs who believe 8 weeks is too early to place into their new home? From my understanding all toy breeds believe 8 weeks is too early.
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10-05-2014, 08:56 AM | #8 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | 8 wks is acceptable for most large breed dogs - some breeders are moving to 10 wks old - given the more recent vaccination protocols. Teething and losing baby teeth starts around 5-6mths old. They should have full dentition by 1 yr old. First heat can be as late as 1yr old, females can start as early as six months but normally looking at the 8-10 mth time frame.
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