Underbelly: cute pups' cruel origins - The Age

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Underbelly: cute pups' cruel origins The Age The mothers have little rest or reprieve between litters and are used as breeding machines to churn out as many puppies as possible for sale in pet stores, ... Raiders take aim at dodgy breedersThe Age all 2 news articles »

Plusses and minuses to 'designer dogs' - Nashua Telegraph

Plusses and minuses to 'designer dogs' Nashua Telegraph This problem is compounded by uneducated and disreputable breeders motivated more by maximum profit than the overall health of the breed and breeding stock. ... and more »

In praise of regal beagles - Edmonton Journal (blogs) (blog)

In praise of regal beagles Edmonton Journal (blogs) (blog) Beagle puppies are very high energy and if they don't get enough exercise they will become bored and destructive. Many beagles end up being either ...

Massachusetts outlaws dog debarking - MetroWest Daily News

Massachusetts outlaws dog debarking MetroWest Daily News She said the ban was the work of animal rights activists manipulating emotions and demonizing breeders, blaming the many for the sins of the few. ... and more »

Gauging pooch popularity - Tahlequah Daily Press

Gauging pooch popularity Tahlequah Daily Press This includes dogs rescued from breeders, even “puppy mills.” It may take them a while to bond, but they're grateful to have their own person rather than ...