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What is the difference(s) between a puppy mill and a dog breeder are2007-11-25 2:52:40

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this question has been ask a lot. I use to give a long list on the difference but i figure I might as well save all the typing and just say this..A breeder cares A puppy mill doesn't .. there you go all wrap up for you lol

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Good answers above.

A responsible breeder breeds only to preserve and improve the breed they are dedicated to. They are not breeding to make money or supply the pet market. A responsible breeder will not do a breeding until after much study & experience they have determined that the mating of a particular male to a particular female will produce offspring that constitue a viable contribution to the breed.

Being dedicated to a chosen breed entails much more than producing puppies. It is these same responsible breeders who found, fund & man the Breed Rescue Groups, who fund and participate in studies of canine health issues, who educate the public, mentor aspiring breeders, and in general dedicate their lives to the welfare of their breed.

Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time & money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?