Pet overpopulation, genetics, politics and economics, who knew getting a puppy from a pet store, can be so complicated. You probably thought those big brown puppy eyes are the only thing that matters but as with everything in the world today. Things are not as easy as that.
Despite what you’ve been raised to believe, the world is made up of actions and corresponding reactions. Something as simple as buying puppies can be tainted by these events, may it be negative or positive. To some people dogs are not just pets they are livestock. Although they may not be anything wrong with that notion, it is the conditions in which commercial Labrador breeders keep their dogs that are raising eyebrows.
The Labrador is the most well liked, and popular breed of dog anywhere in the world. They have absolutely amazing countenance. Labrador’s are intelligent, highly adaptable and even-tempered. Sadly, the things that make Labradors such wonderful pets also open them up to human atrocities due to the potential of economic opportunities.
Puppy mills are common knowledge; we accept the fact that some people need a source of living. Labrador puppies are very popular in the market and it is ok to breed them. But it is the essence of the Labrador breeders’ procedure that is coming into question. People seem to forget that their source of living should be treated nicely.
Female dogs are made to breed at a very young age, and they do so until they are incapable of producing a decent number of litters. What’s more, they are kept in cramped cages, devoid of any human or animal contact. Their paws are swollen because of the hardwire flooring. Most of the dogs are afflicted with flea infestations, genetic disorders and other illnesses.
So you ask, what’s the connection to pet stores, and that poor Labrador in the puppy mill? Well, you see ninety percent of Labrador puppies sold at pet stores come from commercial Labrador breeders or puppy mills.
Some pet stores will assert that their puppy does not come from those kinds of puppy mills or that the Labradors they sell come from a reputable breeder, or dog owner. This may be true but chances are, it’s probably not, only about ten percent of pet stores get their puppies from dependable Labrador breeders and private owners.
There is a way of checking if a puppy came from a commercial Labrador breeder that’s okay, unfortunately the paper work will get up to two weeks. The tendency is that someone else would have probably bought the puppy you wanted by that time.
If you really want a pet, the safest bet is not to buy from a pet store. If the need is not that urgent you can always do backgrounds check on the pet store of your choice. Better yet, simply go to the nearest kennel club and ask for recommendations. Buying a puppy that came from a puppy mill will cost you tons of veterinary care bills, so be careful and make your choices responsibly.
Labrador breeders will give you refunds if you are not satisfied with your pet. Labrador information is readily available in your local kennel club.
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