has anyone ever been to Vanity Pups (Bayside) or The Puppy Store (LI)

[aim_omar]

I have just recently visited Vanity Pups in Bayside. They had a one Yorkie in the "nursery". The clerk gave me a card and instructions on how to look at pups on their website, get their listing # to get pricing. I e-mailed them 2 listings I was interested in. Two days later still hadn't heard anything I called- the person who answered the phone was not helpful at all. She said she would e-mail me the prices on the pups I was asking about. Day and half later I get an e-mail that says the pups I was interested in have been sold, but they have two more for viewing.

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by littlepixie12

Is it confirmed that ALL pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills, or just some.. not sure of the answer thats why I ask ... thanks!

To be honest -- no, they do not all get their puppies from puppy mills. But, as said before, a truly caring breeder is not going to place their puppies in a pet store where just anyone can buy them. So, if they are not coming from a puppymill, at the best they are coming from back yard breeders. We have a pet store nearby that does maintain none of their dogs come from puppymills and all come from local breeders. They will give the local breeders info so you can check it out. They don't usually have many puppies to sell and they are random about what breeds are there. So, I believe them that they are getting them from small breeders locally. That may increase the odds that the dogs are taken care of better than a puppymill, but if the person does not care or know enough not to sell their dogs through a pet store -- what else do they not know or care about? Are they taking short cuts with having potential sires and dams checked out thoroughly by a vet and someone actually knowledgeable about conformation before they are bred? Checking histories on both sides for health and genetic problems? Are they following the best breeding practices? See what I mean?