Puppy Mills

What Are Puppy mills?

The National Companion Animal Coalition (NCAC) defines a puppy mill as a high-volume, sub-standard dog breeding operation, which sells purebred or mixed breed dogs, to unsuspecting buyers. Some of the characteristics common to puppy mills are:

• Sub-standard health and/or environment issues;
• Sub-standard animal care, treatment and/or socialization;
• Sub-standard breeding practices which lead to genetic defects or hereditary disorders; · Erroneous or falsified certificates of registration, pedigree, and/or genetic background.

Note: These conditions may also exist in small volume or single-breed establishments also called backyard breeders.

The National Companion Animal Coalition is composed of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS), the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC). The NCAC was created in 1996 to promote socially responsible pet ownership an enhance the health and well-being of companion animals.

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