Dog lovers are more or less aware of inhumane conditions existing in puppy mills. There is frequent and indiscriminate breeding of dogs, and both puppies and parent dogs are kept in cramped unhygienic conditions. Puppies are not socialized properly with humans, and breeders are not always concerned about the health of the breed.

These are important reasons why many puppies from these breeding facilities often suffer from genetic illnesses and poor health, and are prone to developing undesirable behaviors.

Many potential pet owners are often discouraged to buy from pet stores since most of the puppies sold in these outlets come from puppy mills. There are pet stores, however, that get their puppies from reputable commercial kennels regulated by specific government agencies.

Furthermore, if you buy a puppy from a pet store, the people managing the store are not experts on the breed and won’t be of much help to you when you have questions about the puppy’s pedigree.

You can also get recommendations of reputable dog breeders from your animal hospital Larimer County.