Although no standardized legal definition for "puppy mill" exists, a definition was established in Avenson v. Zegart in 1984 as "a dog breeding operation in which the health of the dogs is disregarded in order to maintain a low overhead and maximize profits." The ASPCA uses a similar definition: "a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given priority over the well-being of the dogs." Wickpedidia: A puppy mill, sometimes known as a commercial dog breeding facility that is operated with an emphasis upon PROFITS above animal welfare and is often in substandard conditions regarding the well-being of dogs in their care. For-profit breeding on a smaller scale may be referred to as backyard breeding although this term has negative connotations and may also refer to unplanned or non-commercial breeding. We believe in transparency and honesty. We are a large breeder, BUT WE DO NOT PUT PROFIT OVER THE WELLBEING OF OUR BREEDING STOCK OR OVER THE PUPPIES THAT ARE BORN HERE. We are continually looking for ways to improve the wellbeing of our adults and puppies living conditions, socialization and health care. Yes, this is how we make our living, but we have sacrificed our own personal financial gains for many years to insure we have the best facility and have the amount of experienced, caring staff required to care for our dogs. A large number of breeding dogs makes you a large breeder not a puppy mill as some breeders would have you to believe. The care and wellbeing of OUR dogs makes the difference between us and a puppy mill. As we said, we believe in transparency and this is not a declaration that EVRY SINGLE puppy that leaves here is completely parasite free or we have not had a congenital or genetic problem 100% of the time. IT IS HOWEVER A DECLARATION that our goal is for every puppy to be healthy and happy 100% of the time. Our happy, healthy puppies and customers FAR outnumber any issues we have had in our 30 years of breeding. IT IS ALSO A DECLARATION that we care deeply for the new owners and puppies and strive every day to find breeding practices (diversity) medications, sanitation practices and continuously upgrade our facility so care that you and your new puppy have a healthy happy experience. Just as in the human race not everybody is born a beauty queen or without health issues, the same is so in the canine world. We love each of our adults and love what we do every day and are blessed to do so. The USDA and AKC inspect our facility unannounced on a regular basis. They will find a mom in a clean whelping area with her babies kept warm with a light and heater. They will find moms that have babies in large grassy paddocks with shade and decks and warm housing to get into when the chilly nights of winder arrive. All of our adult Standard Poodles are spayed and neutered and retired at the age of six into their forever homes and are not continuously bred. We support the Westie, Standard Poodle, Dachshund, Pitt Bull and Siberian Huskie Rescues. These are breeds that individuals that work here have a place in their heart for. All of us here love our Standard Poodles but desire a good life for all animals. Below you will see a slide show of puppy mill moms and puppies and pictures of our retired moms, breeding moms and puppies. How they live and the very obvious difference in care. [slideshow id=265]