difference between kennel and puppy mill....?

Question

if i were to have lets say maybe 3 or 4 dogs and i bread them to sell the puppies is that a puppy mill or some one breeding dogs... or is it the condition of the breeding... or maybe the health.. do i have to have a special lisence to breed any kind of dog of any number... what if i have 50 dogs and breed them if i kept them all fead and up to date on vet visits is that a puppy mill or a kennel..... and no a kennel isnt only a place where you take your dogs when you go on vacation... there are such things as kennels that breed certian types of dogs..... any coments

ok guys just so u know i am going to school to be a vet tech and then im going back to be a vet... im not all in the dark on this one

Answer 1

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Puppy mills are horrbile places that house their dogs and puppies in extremely unsanitary conditions. The smaller dogs are housed in cages stacked high, where the feces falls from one cage into the ones below. They are not protected from the heat or the cold. They never receive vet care, are fed maybe once every 2 or 3 days. The animals have no human contact, and are very unsocialized.
In our state we do not have to get a kennel license but they are looking to change that. If the laws are changed, we will abide by the rules. The only thing that I do not agree with anout the pending legislation is that they would make us keep all the dogs that are used for breeding housed in kennels and our dogs are pets first and foremost and live in our home.

Answer 3

Not all puppy mills are filthy, disgusting places with a bunch of sickly animals. Some millers keep their place very clean and all their dogs have basic shots...they do this to stay just above the laws and keep their butts from getting into trouble. But, they have several dogs that are being bred over and over and over again with the sole purpose of making money.
Having a small amount of dogs who are not shown, and are used to breed and make money..that is a backyard breeder...basically, just a smaller version of a puppy mill. Again...it doesnt matter if you can eat out of their cages. You are still breeding to make some money.

The only people I consider to be breeders, are the ones who take the time to show their dogs, do all kinds of genetic testing and are very particular on who they breed their dogs to in order to get the best puppies possible. They rarely advertise puppies for sale... most of them are sold before the dogs are even bred.
True breeders don't make much of a profit (if any at all) on puppies...all the money goes back into the dogs.

Answer 4

A puppy mill is a place that takes terrible care of their animals and keeps them in filthy conditions.

There is nothing wrong with breeding healthy socialized pets. If people can't get them from a show breeder or a conscientious pet breeder, they will end up getting them from a breeder who doesn't care about their dogs. To be a good breeder you should have health testing done and take good care of the breeding stock and the puppies.

Good for you for trying to be a conscientious breeder. Buy some books and educate yourself, this is not a very good place to look for knowledgeable answers to your questions. Also join the yahoo group petdogs-L, people there will be very open to helping you get started.

Answer 5

For someone who is studying to be a vet you sound like you don't have much knowledge of animals at all. A future vet that wants to BREED dogs!!! You of all people should be well aware of the pet overpopulation problem. Even if you are breeding prebreds, every one of those dogs that gets sold...is the loss of a home for a dog in a pound. Maybe you should consider another career.

Answer 6

that would be called a backyard breeder, which is on the same level as a puppymill. basically a negative, as you will find if you do this, that breeding dogs to sell puppies is not a very lucrative business and should only be done by people who have the drive to research their breed, their bloodlines, and better their breed. That is what it needs to be about, not money. Real breeders plan out their litters years in advance.

Answer 7

I would check with the locals and find out what number of pets you are allowed before you have to apply for a permit to kennel. Also I have heard that the sign of a good breeder is... you don't breed the puppies until you have buyers for them. So good luck.

Answer 8

Honey,if you're asking such questions...you ARE "in the dark".

And,can't spell your way out of a paperbag.

Answer 9

Every one has there own views on this and it depends on the knowledge of the owner and how things are handled!!!

Answer 10

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