Yes, the living conditions for animals in a puppy mill as compared to the facilities of a «responsible backyard breeder» may be quite different. (barbaraspetcareservices.com)
Animal rights proponents have long argued these large commercial breeders provide terrible living conditions for animals. (mypalmbeachpost.com)
In addition, pet shops don't always provide good conditions for the animals being kept there. (snowyswan.com)