Lapierre's House of Doxies is a STRONG Supporter of Fighting Against Puppy Mills! We'd like to pass on the education we've learned from fellow breeder friends or websites on what exactly a puppy mill is. The common definition we've found for puppy mill is the following- A puppy mill is the starting point of a product that is mass-produced and destined for the retail industry via wholesale channels. Puppy mills don't have to be dirty, they don't have to be illegal, they don't have to have sick and dying dogs they just have to produce dogs for the wholesale dog industry. WE at Lapierre's House of doxies hope that after learning what a puppy mill is that next time you consider buying a puppy or dog that you'll consider looking at your local rescue groups or any reputable breeders that you have inquired about.