How to Spot a Puppy Farm (and Find a Genuine Breeder)
Bringing home a puppy should be one of the happiest moments of your life. Unfortunately, puppy farms profit from that excitement. These commercial operations breed dogs in poor conditions, often with little regard for health, temperament or welfare, and then sell the puppies through slick online ads, pet shops and “backyard” meetups.
The good news is that puppy farms leave clues. Once you know what to look for, they’re much easier to spot. Here’s how to protect yourself, and the puppy, before you hand over a cent.
What Is a Puppy Farm?
A puppy farm is a breeding operation that puts profit ahead of animal welfare. Breeding dogs are often kept in cramped, unsanitary or neglected conditions, bred repeatedly with no recovery time, and denied proper vet care, exercise and human company. The puppies themselves are often raised without socialisation and may be sold too young.
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