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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Dh found a pure breed dog he’s interested in buying from Ohio, seems to be from a Mennonite community, and of course they sent lovely pics of the dogs running free in meadows etc.

But is that legit? How does one find a good breeder? [/quote]

Unfortunately Mennonite community is a HUGE red flag for it being a puppy mill. [/quote]

Request to visit their facility.  The puppies should be in an indoor, humane environment having lots of interactions with humans.  They should not leave their mothers until eight weeks at a minimum (ten or twelve is better) and mothers should not be bred more than once a year.  If they don't let you visit, that's a red flag as a legitimate breeder wants you to come by their facility.

The breeder should not be breeding multiple generations of dogs together (inbreeding).

If the animals are fearful and skittish - puppy mill. The animals at a legitimate breeder are happy and well-socialized.

If you ask a breeder for references (not other clients because puppy mills often pay people to give good references) and they don't have any, that's a red flag. They should be able to provide a vet reference along with two or three client references. They should also be active members of breed clubs and kennel clubs.

Ohio + Mennonites = Red Flag[/quote]

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