Reputable Breeders do not sell through Pet Stores, period. I have been a breeder and I have worked in breed rescue. Puppy Mills come in all shapes and sizes, but they are still puppy mills. \r
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A puppy mill owner breeds for the money, not for conformity or continuity of a breed. The web site for this pet store says they are ""home bred"", but offers no confirmation of that. That does not mean it is not a puppy mill. And the sheer volume of animals and diversity of breeds reeks ""puppy mill"". Plus, reputable breeders do not breed mutts and call them ""designer dogs"". \r
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Before you purchase a pup from this store, ask to visit the location where the pup was bred and born. Then actually go visit. If they are above board, they won't have a problem providing the information. They started a ""song and dance"" when I asked.\r
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I've read the health guarantee and buyers agreements for animals from this shop. Trust me, it is not anything like an agreement from a reputable breeder. The agreement does not protect the buyer, it only covers the seller. Proof they are only out to make a dollar is evident in the agreement and the outrageous sum they charge for mix breed puppies. I chose not to purchase from them.\r
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Check out the information on the website for the Humane Society of the US (Google it) for the definition of a puppy mill. \r
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If you want a dog, save a life at the animal shelter or contact a breed rescue. If you have trouble finding a reputable breeder or breed rescue, contact the American Kennel Club for recommendations. \r
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The only way we can put puppy mills out of business is to stop buying puppies from pet stores. Unfortunately, it looks like this is simply another case of a business closing at one location only to surface elsewhere under a different name.
Cons: Reputable Breeders do not sell through Pet Stores
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