What is a puppy miller and why should I not buy a puppy from the pet store?
A puppy miller’s goal is to produce as many puppies as possible with nominal overhead expenses. The puppies receive minimal veterinary care if any at all, are fed poor quality food and are often kept in small cages and sheds and have even been found housed in old scrap cars. They often suffer maladjustment problems due to lack of early handling and socialization. Puppy mills often produce a number of different breeds simultaneously with little or no attention given to genetic defects or disorders which are then passed on from one generation to the next.
