Not all Pet Stores buy Puppy Mill Puppies

Reputable breeders will sell to pet stores who are strict about where they get their puppies from and are firm about health, temerment and quality. Responsible pet stores will deny those who are not licenced, who have unhealthy living conditions and unclear/ inhumaine breeding philosopies. Breeding is not a hobby, it is a profession and needs ongoing education.

“Reputable breeders will sell to pet stores who are strict about where they get their puppies from and are firm about health, temerment and quality. Responsible pet stores will deny those who are not licenced, who have unhealthy living conditions and unclear/ inhumaine breeding philosopies. Breeding is not a hobby, it is a profession and needs ongoing education.”

I can’t believe I’m reading this….there is no such thing as a “responsible” pet store. No reputable, ethical & moral breeder would sell their puppies to a pet store…there is no need to, they generally have a waiting list for their puppies and, even if they don’t, they will only sell to thoroughly screened homes either on a limited/speuter contract, or will have the dog altered prior to placing the pup (and with AKCs new proposed changes, you’ll see more & more pups being altered prior to placement to ensure their “pet” quality dogs are not being used for breeding).

Breeding absolutely should NOT be a profession, that implies the only reason to breed is to make $$$. So, in essence what you’re saying by “responsible pet stores” denying any unlicensed breeders, is that they only deal with millers, bunchers & BYBers as they are the only ones who produce dogs enmass which requires a USDA license in the first place.