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PET STORE/PUPPY MILLS VS. REPUTABLE
BREEDERS
Buying from a Pet Store/Puppy Mill
When you buy a puppy from a pet store you are purchasing a puppy that was produced by puppy mills
under unhealthy conditions. The parents are treated as breeding machines. They have no health
clearance, no testing. They get NO prenatal care, no special diet, no exercise or fresh air, no
socialization, no love and attention. These puppy parents are kept in tiny crates with no room to move;
they do their bathroom duties where they eat and sleep. Puppy mills do not keep good clean quarters for
their baby making machines. These adult dogs sleep in their own feces and urine. The puppies they
produce are of poor quality with life long health conditions. When the puppies are 6 weeks old (some
younger), they are taken away from their mom and hauled off to pet stores. Puppy mills charge roughly
$35.00 per puppy; they sell quantity NOT quality so the pet stores get their puppies at a very cheap rate.
These puppies are then placed for sale between $1200 and $2000 with lots of room to bargain with
when it comes to price. Some pet stores have tried to pass their puppies as show quality. This is far from
the truth. NO reputable breeder would ever consider handing their precious, well loved and cared for
puppies over to a pet store. While each puppy may come registered, some with AKC, some with CKC or
some other bogus dog registries, the truth is the papers you get with your puppy may be randomly
picked. They may not know which papers go with which puppy. Puppy mills produce puppies in
hundreds to thousands, This is why they can sell their puppies so cheap to their client/pet stores. They
are treated as a commercial product. 99.9% of the puppies sold out of pet stores go home with kennel
cough as well as many other genetic diseases. Some of these puppies don’t live to be 2 yrs old. 85% of
the puppies sold out of pet stores will NEED some sort of major surgery within the first year of their life.
With the cost of MRI’s, CT scans running $3000 and up, then full blood work, x rays and more; it is no
wonder families come to the point that they just can’t afford the added expense any more. In the end the
one to suffer most is the puppy whose family turns its back on it, takes it out of the only environment it
are used to just to be placed in rescue or kill shelters.
Buying from a Reputable Breeder
Reputable breeders think carefully before selectively picking which bitch and sire they pick to produce
their puppies. Many, many of these breeders show their puppies to produce champions. All their dogs
are very much loved and cared for. They feed nothing but good quality food; their dogs get lots of
exercise and socialization. They live in the home with their owners/breeders; they relax on the couch
with their owners. They are part of their every day lives and a huge part of their family .The chosen
parents are cleared of any genetic health issues; no reputable breeder would even consider breeding
two dogs with a disorder. The parents are also seen by a reproductive specialist. Today lots of breeders
prefer to AI (artificial inseminate) their bitches; this is an expensive procedure .Before an AI is
performed, a progesterone test is done to insure a more successful breeding. Their bitches are taken to
their repro vet to confirm the pregnancy by 30 days; this is done by blood test; sonogram or palpitation. I,
myself, prefer having all my bitches sonogrammed. Once pregnancy is confirmed, the bitch is placed on
a special quality diet. Health is the #1 factor; they get lots of exercise; love; attention and socialization.
The pregnant bitch is treated like a Queen; making her comfortable is very important. During the 63 day
gestation period the mom is taken to the vet for various check ups to see that she and her babies are
doing well. Several days before whelping (the birth of the puppies) the mom is taken to the repro vet for
x rays; this gives us a good idea on the size of the puppies and the number of puppies mom is carrying.
It also lets us know if the mom should be able to deliver her puppies naturally or via C Section.
At this point the breeder has all the things necessary to help deliver these puppies. Pugs, in particular,
cannot deliver their own; they need help and assistance. The breeder will have the whelping box and
area ready for mom; she/he will have their instruments all sterilized and ready. Many breeders now keep
oxygen and FFP (fresh frozen plasma) on hand for those puppies born in distress. The breeder will help
deliver each puppy, take puppy from mom, remove the sack, clean out the airway, cut the cord, make
sure puppy is breathing properly, and place the puppy in a warming box while the puppy waits for his or
her siblings to join him. If needed, the puppy is placed in a holding box that is warm and set up for
oxygen use. FFP is also administered to the puppy to help give the antibodies needed. After all the
puppies are born the puppies are placed with mom to nurse. The breeders never get a full night’s sleep;
mom is constantly watched with her puppies. Many breeders choose not to keep puppies and mom
together 24 hours a day. Some moms accidentally sit on their puppies and suffocate them without
meaning to. So the breeder separates them and places the puppies with mom every two hours. The in
between times is the only time the breeder gets to sleep. Once puppies are strong enough to move out
of mom’s way, they are then placed together 24/7.
Puppies are taken to the vet for their first check up; they are also checked for cleft pallets (should any
puppies have cleft pallets most of the time the puppy will be put down). This is a heartache to any
breeder. Once the puppies are 3 days old, their dew claws are removed – puppies are always being
watched and cared for by mom and their breeder. When the puppies start to walk, mom and breeder
teach puppies how to socialize. Puppies are played with, cared for and very much loved. These
breeders are very selective when placing their puppies; they want only the very best. We will explain to
you the health risks of a pedigree dog; what their health risks are – what is covered and what is not. You
will get all the information needed to make an informative decision when caring for your new puppy. We
know that the puppy we place will be spending the next 12 to 15 years and then some with you; they will
grow and be part of your family forever.
Your breeder should recommend and allow your frequent visits with the puppy you will be taking home.
Letting the puppy bond with its owners is very important before any puppy goes to its new home. This
will also open many opportunities to discuss any of your puppies needs; ask questions as they arise.
You will get a guarantee – the breeder will be there for you and your puppy for the life of the puppy and
then some. A reputable breeder will always take a puppy back with no questions asked at any time. The
years gone by do not make a difference. We know that even the best of families can fall on hard times;
divorce; move; job change, death in family. We will always take back our puppies and never allow them
to go into rescue or shelters.
Before you buy a puppy, do your research; make sure you and your breeder understand each others
needs. Remember a reputable breeder is not a bargain shop. Endless sleepless hours, lots of love;
attention and money are put into producing healthy quality puppies. When you put all this together its
priceless!
PET STORE/PUPPY MILLS VS. REPUTABLE
BREEDERS
Buying from a Pet Store/Puppy Mill
When you buy a puppy from a pet store you are purchasing a puppy that was produced by puppy mills
under unhealthy conditions. The parents are treated as breeding machines. They have no health
clearance, no testing. They get NO prenatal care, no special diet, no exercise or fresh air, no
socialization, no love and attention. These puppy parents are kept in tiny crates with no room to move;
they do their bathroom duties where they eat and sleep. Puppy mills do not keep good clean quarters for
their baby making machines. These adult dogs sleep in their own feces and urine. The puppies they
produce are of poor quality with life long health conditions. When the puppies are 6 weeks old (some
younger), they are taken away from their mom and hauled off to pet stores. Puppy mills charge roughly
$35.00 per puppy; they sell quantity NOT quality so the pet stores get their puppies at a very cheap rate.
These puppies are then placed for sale between $1200 and $2000 with lots of room to bargain with
when it comes to price. Some pet stores have tried to pass their puppies as show quality. This is far from
the truth. NO reputable breeder would ever consider handing their precious, well loved and cared for
puppies over to a pet store. While each puppy may come registered, some with AKC, some with CKC or
some other bogus dog registries, the truth is the papers you get with your puppy may be randomly
picked. They may not know which papers go with which puppy. Puppy mills produce puppies in
hundreds to thousands, This is why they can sell their puppies so cheap to their client/pet stores. They
are treated as a commercial product. 99.9% of the puppies sold out of pet stores go home with kennel
cough as well as many other genetic diseases. Some of these puppies don’t live to be 2 yrs old. 85% of
the puppies sold out of pet stores will NEED some sort of major surgery within the first year of their life.
With the cost of MRI’s, CT scans running $3000 and up, then full blood work, x rays and more; it is no
wonder families come to the point that they just can’t afford the added expense any more. In the end the
one to suffer most is the puppy whose family turns its back on it, takes it out of the only environment it
are used to just to be placed in rescue or kill shelters.
Buying from a Reputable Breeder
Reputable breeders think carefully before selectively picking which bitch and sire they pick to produce
their puppies. Many, many of these breeders show their puppies to produce champions. All their dogs
are very much loved and cared for. They feed nothing but good quality food; their dogs get lots of
exercise and socialization. They live in the home with their owners/breeders; they relax on the couch
with their owners. They are part of their every day lives and a huge part of their family .The chosen
parents are cleared of any genetic health issues; no reputable breeder would even consider breeding
two dogs with a disorder. The parents are also seen by a reproductive specialist. Today lots of breeders
prefer to AI (artificial inseminate) their bitches; this is an expensive procedure .Before an AI is
performed, a progesterone test is done to insure a more successful breeding. Their bitches are taken to
their repro vet to confirm the pregnancy by 30 days; this is done by blood test; sonogram or palpitation. I,
myself, prefer having all my bitches sonogrammed. Once pregnancy is confirmed, the bitch is placed on
a special quality diet. Health is the #1 factor; they get lots of exercise; love; attention and socialization.
The pregnant bitch is treated like a Queen; making her comfortable is very important. During the 63 day
gestation period the mom is taken to the vet for various check ups to see that she and her babies are
doing well. Several days before whelping (the birth of the puppies) the mom is taken to the repro vet for
x rays; this gives us a good idea on the size of the puppies and the number of puppies mom is carrying.
It also lets us know if the mom should be able to deliver her puppies naturally or via C Section.
At this point the breeder has all the things necessary to help deliver these puppies. Pugs, in particular,
cannot deliver their own; they need help and assistance. The breeder will have the whelping box and
area ready for mom; she/he will have their instruments all sterilized and ready. Many breeders now keep
oxygen and FFP (fresh frozen plasma) on hand for those puppies born in distress. The breeder will help
deliver each puppy, take puppy from mom, remove the sack, clean out the airway, cut the cord, make
sure puppy is breathing properly, and place the puppy in a warming box while the puppy waits for his or
her siblings to join him. If needed, the puppy is placed in a holding box that is warm and set up for
oxygen use. FFP is also administered to the puppy to help give the antibodies needed. After all the
puppies are born the puppies are placed with mom to nurse. The breeders never get a full night’s sleep;
mom is constantly watched with her puppies. Many breeders choose not to keep puppies and mom
together 24 hours a day. Some moms accidentally sit on their puppies and suffocate them without
meaning to. So the breeder separates them and places the puppies with mom every two hours. The in
between times is the only time the breeder gets to sleep. Once puppies are strong enough to move out
of mom’s way, they are then placed together 24/7.
Puppies are taken to the vet for their first check up; they are also checked for cleft pallets (should any
puppies have cleft pallets most of the time the puppy will be put down). This is a heartache to any
breeder. Once the puppies are 3 days old, their dew claws are removed – puppies are always being
watched and cared for by mom and their breeder. When the puppies start to walk, mom and breeder
teach puppies how to socialize. Puppies are played with, cared for and very much loved. These
breeders are very selective when placing their puppies; they want only the very best. We will explain to
you the health risks of a pedigree dog; what their health risks are – what is covered and what is not. You
will get all the information needed to make an informative decision when caring for your new puppy. We
know that the puppy we place will be spending the next 12 to 15 years and then some with you; they will
grow and be part of your family forever.
Your breeder should recommend and allow your frequent visits with the puppy you will be taking home.
Letting the puppy bond with its owners is very important before any puppy goes to its new home. This
will also open many opportunities to discuss any of your puppies needs; ask questions as they arise.
You will get a guarantee – the breeder will be there for you and your puppy for the life of the puppy and
then some. A reputable breeder will always take a puppy back with no questions asked at any time. The
years gone by do not make a difference. We know that even the best of families can fall on hard times;
divorce; move; job change, death in family. We will always take back our puppies and never allow them
to go into rescue or shelters.
Before you buy a puppy, do your research; make sure you and your breeder understand each others
needs. Remember a reputable breeder is not a bargain shop. Endless sleepless hours, lots of love;
attention and money are put into producing healthy quality puppies. When you put all this together its
priceless!
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