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Puppy Mills & Pet Stores terms
Puppy mills and pet-store sales: puppy-mill raids and rescues, pet-store puppy-sale bans and breeder licensing.
Backyard breeder A person who breeds dogs casually, usually without health testing, breed knowledge or a plan for the puppies; not a puppy mill, but often a poor source. Dog breeder A person who plans and raises litters of puppies; a responsible breeder health tests the parents, follows a breed standard and stays involved with each puppy. Puppy mill A large-scale breeding operation that puts profit above the welfare of its dogs, producing puppies sold through pet stores, brokers or websites.