The Pomeranian Breeder And The Pet Store
The Pomeranian is quickly becoming the most popular small breed dog in the world today. These dogs are known for their fluffy coats, and their elegant demeanors; but are becoming more so known for their affectionate and playful natures. Even in Hollywood the people can’t stay away from these precious little dogs, and we see countless starlets and celebrities walking their precocious balls of fluff right beside them down the red carpet.
Because there are many steps that a respectable Pomeranian breeder must take in order to ensure that each litter he or she produces is healthy, and that the prospective owners are going to give the pups a good home, many people are becoming impatient and purchasing their dogs from local pet stores who have been supplied by puppy mills. These puppy mills produce pups en masse, and often deliver dogs to the pet stores that are sick and even dying.
Purchasing a Pomeranian from any place other than from a highly respected Pomeranian breeder can be a dangerous move. Pet stores are supplied by mass breeders who run centers known as puppy mills. These mills have one purpose, which is to produce as many dogs in a single sitting as possible.
When you purchase your puppies from pet stores, you are helping the dishonest Pomeranian breeder to stay in business. It is most important that you realize a respectable breeder would never dream of selling even a single pup to a pet store where they have no control over where their dogs are placed.
Quality Pomeranian breeders are most concerned with the health and quality of life their pups have, and often will refuse to sell a potential buyer a dog if they don’t feel they can provide the best home.
Don’t be fooled by pet storeowners who do their best to tell you that their puppies only come from an honest Pomeranian breeder. These pet storeowners are highly trained in answering that question, as the world’s awareness of the atrocities of puppy mills grows. But nevertheless, do not be fooled when a pet storeowner tells you that he or she only buys from a local breeder. You’ll only set yourself up for heartache when your new dog turns out to be potentially fatally ill.
When you refuse to buy a Pomeranian pup from a pet store, you are helping to ensure that the dishonest Pomeranian isn’t making any more money. If everyone would stop buying dogs in the pet stores, these breeders would soon be out of business, and there would be far fewer new dog owners becoming heartbroken when their new pup dies from maltreatment.
If you help do your part by refusing to buy a dog from a pet store, soon we may see an end to the atrocities that call themselves puppy mills.
