Im looking to buy a puppy I want to know what are Puppy Mills all these websites tell me to becareful for that

Answer 1

puppy mills are places where people breed puppies(usually several different breed) for money. they don't care about quality or improving the breed. Most times these puppies are ill(heart defects, hernias,upper respiratory infections, kennel cough, etc.) and they are usually kept in small cages with several other dogs. If you are looking for a purebred puppy(and you want it's papers for show purposes), then you can go onto the American Kennel Club website (akc.org) and click onto breeders. Or, go to a local dog show and you can ask around or even meet breeders. A responsible breeder should have clean quarters, clean and healthy-looking dogs and puppies, all animals should be current on their vaccinations and wormings, and they should be able to provide vaccination records as well as references. All responsible breeders are in the business to improve the breed and their animals should fall within the breed standard.
FYI... most pet shops get their puppies from puppy mills.
if you don't care about papers, then you may also want to consider going through a breed rescue group or your local humane society.

Answer 2

Puppy Mills are basically factories for breeding dogs. The animals are kept in sad wire cages with no contact or love and usually very little shelter. The females are kept pregant constantly and the puppies are not well cared for. The puppies in pet stores are often from Puppy Mills. If you want a puppy find someone who is giving them away to a good home, or look at your local shelter or rescue. If you have to have a particular breed, then find a reputable breeder.

Answer 3

Don't ever buy a puppy from either a pet store or through any internet site. Think about it - breeders spend a lot of time and money raising their puppies. There's no way on this earth they are going to sell those puppies without meeting the people, going through a whole list of questions they have about the future care that puppy will get, so are they really going to sell a puppy to a pet store or over the internet where they have no control? If you want a quality dog, always buy from a breeder, check them out, ask for references, look at their dogs and facility, and you'll be safe.

Answer 4

A puppy mill, also known as a puppy farm, is a place where somebody breeds dogs. These dogs are never walked, often have health problems past down through to their puppies, are never allowed into the owners home, usually live on filthy wet mouldy hay, are inbred, don't get fed every day, and usually die as puppies. If their mum dies, they are put in with another female dog that has had pups, regardless of the breed of this dog.

There are many dogs dying each day in dog pounds. By many I mean hundreds possibly thousands. Once they have been in a pound for seven days they are put to sleep. At rescues, most of which have non-destruction policies, they will try and find the dog a good home. By getting a dog from here, you will know its temperament as it will have already been assessed. You will also get lots of love and good feeling, knowing that you have rescued a dog. By buying from a breeder, you are making the small chance of pound dogs living any longer than seven days even smaller. You are also leaving dogs at rescues in kennels much longer than they need to be.

DON'T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE.

Answer 5

Puppy Mills are people that breed their dogs over and over again just for the money. They don't look at if their dogs have hip problems or anything like that, that can be inherited to the puppy to pass on and on and on. Thats why many, not all, puppies from Mills come out with problems later on.
Adopt a dog at a shelter or rescue.. Many dogs here are also leftovers from puppy mills, because the puppy mill people just unload the their unwanted pups at the shelter.

Answer 6

Puppy Mills are awful places. I guess you can say they are places where someone over breeds dogs to constantly produce puppies. The operator only cares about the money and not about the health and welfare of the animals. Its a constant reproduction of puppies that have a great deal of health problems from over breeding and in breeding. They are not cared for and often sick with several health and genetic problems. They tell you to stay away from them because you are likely to get a very sick dog. A reputable breeder cares about the health and welfare of the animal and about producing the best possible dog. The animal shelters and Humane Societies are great places to save an animal. If you want a specific breed try a breed rescue group. Petfinder.com is a great website for that.

Answer 7

Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Usually those puppies have a lot of problems that you will regret somewhere down the road. Its best to get your puppy from a private owner or pet shop. My chihuahua just gave birth to 5 beautiful puppies. 4 male and 1 female. In 4 more weeks they will be available for purchase.

Answer 8

Puppy mills are breeding factories. The breeding dogs are crowded into tiny cages, usually outdoors with little protection from the elements. Pups are bred purely for profit, so there is no consideration of temperament and physical health. Medical attention and sanitation or sorely lacking - paying for these things would cut into profit. Almost all pet stores that sell pups get their dogs from puppy mills. No reputable breeder would sell his or her pups to someone he or she did not first interview and approve.

The Humane Society of the United States web site (www.hsus.org) has good info on puppy mills.

Buy from a reputable breeder (Michele Lowell's book Your Purebred Puppy has an excellent chapter on finding one) or, better yet, adopt from a shelter, where the pups are checked for health and temperament problems.

Answer 9

puppy mills are breeders that breed dogs in confined spaces for profit. things like nutritional dog food and vet visits cut into that profit and are neglected. so the dogs are going to be in poor health. the parent dogs are never shown any love or attention, seldom get even the most basic comforts (such as clean water and cages) and are generally parasite ridden.
when buying a new puppy do a little breed research. what dogs are good with children or guests or other animals and so forth. some breeds have inherent physical problems that can shorten their life span or cause health problems that you could find very annoying or cause expensive vet bills.
one way to avoid puppy mills and genetic health problems is to visit your local pound or ASPCA and "rescue" some poor puppy who may otherwise be put to death or never find a loving home. mutts tend to have fewer health problems and smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs.
there is a lot to consider when bringing a puppy into your home. a little homework will make your choice of dog a lot easier and hopefully allow you to enjoy your new puppy even more. good luck.

Answer 10

A puppy mill is where a "breeder" will continuously breed multiple dogs to just make profit. They have no concern for the dogs needs or health.

I was looking for a mini dachund a year and a half ago and when I finally found one for sale I drove to this womans house 2 hours away and when I got there she had many mini breeds all caged in her garage. After paying $600.00 for my Abby we left had her checked out and she was very ill. I imediately called the animal shelter and gave them her information- they checked it out and a lot of animals were rescued! Not all of them lived but I glad for those I did save. Just be careful and try to find a good breeder. Ask for background information and if they have breeded before. If they have breeded prior to this time ask for previous buyers phone numbers. Try to get in touch with them, if you cannot get the information, then you should just ask to visit as much as possible until the puppy is ready to come with you!

Good Luck with your search!