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Alida Scheiderer said
on 11/2/2009 I thought you did extremely well. I just wrote an article similar to this before I read yours. My article offers some additional insight as well. I think what another commenter was missing was that anyone that is not in it for the dogs and only for money is technically similar to a "Puppy Mill." Another word of caution is that there are also good and bad breeders. I got a pair of pups some years ago from a breeder who left them in hay and in a shed. It was obvious that they hadn't worked with them at all. I paid $400, but I probably paid a lot more to retrain them for housebreaking and to get rid of some of their other issues. They turned out to be excellent dogs though. My latest has champion show bloodlines and there is a HUGE difference in her temperament and ease of training. So, I would not hestitate in the future to pay a lot more for a pup. This has been so important to me, th...
Ryachza said
on 7/31/2009 You had a few good points regarding recognizing 'Puppy Mills', but generally this just seems like an emotional mess of jumbled words. The title clearly and concisely stated that the article would explain how to identify different types of breeders, but most of it was a compare/contrast article bashing puppy mills and praising 'Good and Reputable Breeders'.
dorigillman said
on 6/7/2009 lots of good info. i have an adopted puppy mill rescue maltese adn after 4 months, she is doing well.
ilivetoteach said
on 4/14/2009 Excellent article on backyard breeders, and puppy mills. *5
Cinda Roth said
on 4/12/2009 Fantastic tips everyone should learn before purchasing a dog.
glchan0 said
on 4/12/2009 Great article on how to id these terrible puppy mills
irussell said
on 4/10/2009 Thanks for the info! I plan on getting a puppy one day and your article has good info about what to look for a good reputable breeder.
goldiec said
on 4/9/2009 This is a very informative article on how to identify a backyard breeder or puppy mill vs. a good and reputable breeder. Puppy mills make me so angry. How people can act in such a way I will never know. 5*
AsktheNurse said
on 4/9/2009 Terrific article. Excellent advice. Recommended!
felixthecat said
on 4/9/2009 Another great article! Thanks for the tips!
sonni57 said
on 4/6/2009 Well done article on how to know a back yard breeder from a reputable one.
Dorothy Sander said
on 4/6/2009 Excellent article with important information for anyone interested in getting a puppy and avoiding puppy mills. 5*
Terri Brisbane said
on 4/5/2009 How to Identify a Backyard Breeder or Puppy Mill Vs. a Good and Reputable Breeder. Best article I read today thanks 5*