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Where is Mill Hall in Pennsylvania?

Is this a puppy mill?

  • Hi, I'm interested in a Cavachon (King Charles/Bichon Frise) and I was looking into this kennel: http://www.shademountainkennel.com/ Is this a puppy mill? The kennel sounds great but they have a lot of puppies in stock, Pennsylvania is notorious for the puppy mills, and designer dogs seem to be bred a lot in those mills. Does anyone have advice as to whether this is a mill or not, what to look for and how to know a kennel is a puppy mill, and if there are any Cavachon owners out there, where did you get your Cavachons and where do you recommend looking? I will be visiting this kennel next week. Thank you!

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    I wouldn't base my opinion on just a website. Once you get to the kennel you should be able to tell for yourself. how many dogs do they have? Are they in cages? with the family? outside? what kind of testing do they do? Is it clean? how many litters do they have there? Do they actually care about their puppies/dogs? Do the parents have names? The main thing I'd be concerned about is how many different designer breeds these people have. they have 7 different crossbreeds! that's alot and thats the main thing I'd be wary about. Alot of fellow dog-lovers will you that no good breeder would create a designer dog. I personally disagree for several reasons I won't get into. Pennsylvania is notorious for bad breeders. (particularly the amish community) but that does not mean that all breeders from PA are bad ones. I live in Missouri the "puppy milll capital of the world!!" and i got one of my dogs from a realy good breeder here. Once you get there you'll probably know.

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Designer dogs are ONLY BRED by puppy mills and backyard breeders. REAL, RESPONSIBLE breeders DO NOT breed designer dogs, and only specialize in one or two breeds, not more than three like this site states.

Jane Doe

Puppies are not 'stock' in the eyes of reputable breeders, only those that consider them to be a product. NO ethical breeder creates mutts, that's all there is to it and I really can't wrap my mind around the demand for intentionally bred mutts that can be found in any shelter across the US. There are no designer breeds and naming mutts as such is no different than calling puppy mills 'puppy paradise'. A mutt by any other name...

Alesi's Chis

I don't like to sound prejudiced, but I believe the Amish have some reputation in this area; they apparently have a belief in dominion of man over animals, and hence maybe don't find designer dog 'farming' as objectionable as most people might. Perhaps something to look out for? Keep in mind that those breeders registered with the AKC are maybe a better place to start then the net. Just a thought.

Lou

How can you tell a miller? Look for a few things: A Quality Breeder will NEVER allow you to take a puppy before it is AT LEAST 8 weeks old. A Quality Breeder will socialize the puppies. A Quality Breeder specializes and will only offer one (or possibly two) breeds of dogs. A Quality Breeder will invite you to his/her home or place of business. A Quality Breeder carefully plans and "pre-sells" each litter. A Quality Breeder will provide a written health record for your puppy. A Quality Breeder will provide a written contract with specific requirements and guarantees for both the seller/breeder and the buyer.

Amanda

Horrible breeder. All mutt breeders are bad. Why not rescue mutts? Many puppy millers have nice looking kennels. Don't be fooled. None of those dogs have been vet checked, are bred to death(literally), have genetic issues, etc. Also, any of the dogs that are sick, you could be bring a nasty illness to any pets you already have just by handling a puppy not showing symptoms yet, leaving it there, and going home.

Sammy Gabbie MY POOS!

It could be, you should definitely look really close and pay attention while you are there and if you think it is, call a professional to come check it out. *btw, rescued dogs are some of the best dogs you can get from your local shelter. Give a dog a second chance and adopt it.

Theresa

They had one good review on yelp.com and a bad review on here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/animal-services/alana-snook-shade-mo/alana-snook-shade-mountain-ken-aefae.htm I am not sure, I would check them out further. Here is a helpful website. http://www.unitedagainstpuppymills.org/research.html

Mark

Amish puppy millers are often guilty of "bait and switch." If they allow you to come visit where the puppy was bred, it will likely be a nice farmhouse, not the actual barn where the breeding dogs are stacked in cages, often never seeing daylight. Any puppy mill can put up a nice website. By buying from this "breeder" with many red flags, you will be supporting the cruelty of the pet trade and helping the cycle to continue. And there's a good chance your dog will have health issues throughout his/her life. Why not check petfinder.com, put in your zip code, the type of dog you're looking for and save one of the millions of lives that are destroyed each year in our shelters? You'll feel better and so will the dog. Cavachon, how silly. Dogs aren't products. They're all loving and wonderful if given the chance.

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