Considering a Pet Store vs Breeders
to get your new puppy?
More than likely you have thought about getting your new adorable puppy from a pet store vs breeders. When you enter a pet store it is so easy to get caught up in the cuteness of the poor puppy with its nose pressed against the pet shop glass. Not many people are aware of this but unfortunately pet shops get their puppies from puppy mills or backyard breeders. Buying your puppy from one of these stores will result in you having a pooch that has been deprived of quality care and nutrition. Not to mention these pet stores are making money as long as you buy their puppies which results in more demand for puppy mills.
The most important thing you need to consider when buying a puppy is the quality of care it has received. Your new best friend needs love and affection in it's early stages. These are the some of the most influential times in your pup's life. That is what makes the decision between buying from a pet store vs breeders so important. Pet stores are obviously in business to make profit and they do this by getting their animals in the cheapest way possible. Puppy mills mass breed puppies in horrible conditions, sort of like a caged farm.
They lack veterinary care which allows them to have low overheads and sell puppies cheap to pet stores.
Pet stores then tend to overcharge you for puppies that you have no idea what environment they have come from. Nor will you know the conditions of their parent’s environment when buying from a pet store vs breeders. This is important because it will tell you a lot about how your puppy has been cared for. A good dog breeder will never sell their puppies through a pet store as they will have no control over who buys their puppies. You will find these breeders are very affectionate towards their puppies and want nothing more than for them to be well cared for and have a responsible owner. This is why they will advertise and sell their puppies directly and not through pet stores. Tip: Please see our Selecting A Good Dog Breeder page for more information and tips on our to get the best puppy from the ideal place.
You may notice conditions in pet stores can also be questionable. The puppies often have very little space to move, play and develop.
No doubt you have seen that the cages aren’t always kept clean of the puppies waste. Worm eggs and larvae exist in faeces, therefore it is not uncommon for a puppy’s stool to carry these.
If the stool is left in the cages and ingested, it can often result in worms being an issue.
People who buy from a pet store vs breeders have usually made a spare of the moment decision. Those cute adorable pups in the cages can be so tempting and many people impulse buy.
Sadly these are the puppies that you find may eventually end up in shelters when the owner realizes that this pup doesn’t suit their lifestyle or they can’t afford to keep them.
Impulse buying is also common with people who haven’t researched the right breed of puppy for them.
Please be aware that if you have bought a puppy from a pet store in the past, or know someone who has, the purchase has likely been made without this prior knowledge. That is why we are trying to get the word out to everyone. We are very passionate about making sure people treat animals with the respect and love they deserve. Pet stores just don’t cut it.
So please buy your next puppy from a legitimate, caring breeder and spread the word about pet stores so we can help avoid puppy mills and backyard breeders from existing.
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