What is a puppy mill?
A puppy mill or mass breeder is a farm where many different breeds are being reproduced. The breeders say that it's all about happy customers and happy dogs, but in fact, it's all about the money. They don't give a shit about the wellbeing of their dogs. All those dogs have to do is produce puppies. Neither the parents, nor the pups, need to be healthy or beautiful, as long as the puppies are cute enough to sell. Many breeding bitches look horrible. And not every pup survives for real vaccination (not the fake shots mentioned in their health booklets) are expensive. Many of the puppies are ill or even aggressive or afraid of everything. They lack socialization and individual care. A dog CANNOT go without!

They all promise you the same: healthy and sociable puppies of any breed. What you get is infact often the opposite: ILL pups with little to no socialization and frequently not pure-bred at all. A friend of mine once bought a "Sehltie", well this Sheltie is almost as huge as a Collie! My Tibet Terrier wasn't only HUGE, he was agressive and sick when we bought him 7 years ago when we didn't yet know better.
You're also promised a 2 years warranty on the dog you buy. Do NOT use it. Do NOT return the dog. It will most probably be killed for it's evidence that this "breeder" sold you a "bad" dog. Plus, the condition will most likely be: take another dog from that breeder and have it checked only by that breeder's vet who's just as corrupt. Also, it does NOT matter whether or not the breeder/kennel/shop is recognized/registered. They are still criminals or at least they treat animals like garbage.

Also, never buy a puppy from a puppy mill or pet shop to "save" it. I know it's hard to resist, but you MUST resist! By buying that dog, you will give the merchand the money to buy 20 more dogs. As long as people buy such dogs for whatever reason, this disgusting business will flourish. DO NOT BUY!

How to recognize a puppy mill?
°the breeder breeds more than 3 breeds, resulting in having too many dogs as to be able to care for each one properly
°the breeder has puppies all the time or you can "order" puppies
°you often can't meet the puppies' parents. It's important though, for "as father as son"
°it doesn't really look like the dogs are ever let out of their kennels or cages
°the bond between the breeder/seller and their dogs isn't as tight as it should be
°the puppies seem ill and/or fearful or aggressive
°the puppies seem younger than 8 weeks and should be with their mother, damnit!
°if the seller/breeder isn't really talkactive and obviously has secrets
°NEVER BUY A DOG IN A PET SHOP!!!

Please sign this petition against puppy mills:
http://www.gopetition.com/online/7577.html

A list of places where NEVER EVER to buy a dog - if you know more, send them to me and I'll add them.
Click them to see their websites. Look nice. But they smell fishy.
Woefkesranch - puppy mill
Animals Express - pet shop, WORST OF WORST!!
Dogy - puppy mill
Acantus - puppy mill
P. Ceulemans - puppy miller who doesn't know what he's breeding