It’s no secret that dog breeding can be big business, which means it’s ripe for some to put profit before the well-being of the animals they’re selling. The abuses that run rampant in the puppy mill ...

PHOENIX — The stench hit Maricopa County Sheriff's Officer Shannon Pryor as she entered the house. Her eyes watered as she saw a miniature pinscher giving birth to four puppies in the living room. In ...

The rising demand for specialty dogs like doodles has prompted a boom in backyard breeders. And that is also the reason 21 so-called designer dogs were found abandoned in the woods. At the end of ...

When thinking about welcoming a purebred dog into our home, emphasizing ethical breeding is key to ensuring our pet's health, welfare, and longevity. Responsible breeders follow best practices which ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Sunday, 43 dogs were saved from a backyard goldendoodle breeding operation, according to a post made on Instagram by Bridge Between Animal Rescue. According to the ...

We've all heard the phrase, "Adopt, don't shop." The expression is meant to encourage the adoption of dogs and other animals from rescues and shelters instead of backyard breeders. In most cases, ...

Those profits haven’t escaped the notice of people trying to turn a quick buck by running their own “backyard breeding” businesses. Backyard breeders breed dogs on a small scale without the necessary ...