It has been reported by certain animal welfare organisations that at certain pet farms, unscrupulous breeding occurs behind the scenes, animals that are used for breeding may be kept in appalling conditions, while they churn out litter after litter not unlike a production line. (petsmagazine.com.sg)
While the author makes valid points regarding the effect of unscrupulous breeding practices, she fails to mention the majority of pure blood breeders who follow strict guidelines designed to prevent recessive genetic disorders while furthering the health and expanding the gene pool of the breed. (onegreenplanet.org)