In a so - called
responsible breeding operation, all the pregnant females undergo cesarean sections because so many can not give birth naturally due to their size.
These organizations stir up public support for breeding restrictions and high license fees by deliberately blurring the lines between
responsible breeding operations and real puppy mills.
Not exact matches
It may sadden you to know that your new canine companion more than likely comes from a puppy mill, which the ASPCA defines as «a large - scale commercial dog
breeding operation that places profit over the well - being of its dogs — who are often severely neglected — and acts without regard to
responsible breeding practices».
If a
breeding operation breeds for profit and sells to pet stores or to consumers over the Internet, it is not a
responsible breeding facility.
The goal of the ordinance is not to target
responsible breeders, just commercial
breeding operations, i.e. puppy mills, who distribute through pet stores and commercial businesses, said Weitzman.