Animal Welfare
Providing proper nutrition, exercise, medical care, and socialization ensures dogs live healthy, happy lives.
Ethical Breeding
Responsible breeders prioritize health screenings, temperament, and proper care over profit, ensuring puppies are ethically raised.
Health & Screening
Screening for genetic disorders, maintaining vaccinations, and monitoring overall health helps prevent long-term issues in designer dog breeds.
Adopt, Don't Shop
Consider adopting your next companion from a shelter or rescue organization instead of buying from puppy mills or unethical breeders. By adopting, you give a loving home to a dog in need and help stop the demand for unethical breeding practices. If you encounter suspicious breeders, report them to local authorities or organizations like the ASPCA.
- Adopt from shelters or breed-specific rescues.
- Research breeders carefully to ensure ethical practices.
- Report puppy mills or suspected abuse to authorities.
Learn More: Responsible Dog Breeding
Video source: How to Spot the Difference Between an Ethical Breeder & a Puppy Mill
Sources / Works Cited
- American Kennel Club. “Responsible Breeding Practices.” www.akc.org
- The Humane Society of the United States. “Ethical Dog Breeding.” www.humanesociety.org
- PetMD. “Designer Dog Breeds: Health and Care.” www.petmd.com
- YouTube. “How to spot the difference between an Ethical Breeder & a Puppy Mill ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W99JFlvNZ9g
- YouTube. “Australian Miniature Labradoodle Facts! ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SCGrYXd7Bw&t=2s
- YouTube. “Goldendoodle Facts! ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcQuZC5-kkM&t=1s
- YouTube. “Cavapoo Facts! ” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqpWFSXeFQA
- ASPCA – Adopt, Don’t Shop / Report Unethical Breeders: Visit ASPCA