Breeders also reject buying puppies from pet stores which often obtain the dogs from puppy mills.
Puppymill dogs are produced for a profit and given the most minimal of care. The dog is not in really good shape by the time it gets to its new home. First is a list of questions the prospective puppy owner should ask and obtain answers for. Second are some questions they might expect to hear from the breeder. Most of us feel strongly and various studies support our feelings that if time and energy are spent finding a good fit between the new puppy and its new home, the likelihood the puppy will end up in a kill shelter is dramatically reduced.