https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/11/19/backyard-breeders-are-bad-for-pets-and-those-who-buy-them/ > 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 industry have been well-documented, as well as the proliferation of online puppy brokers linked to those puppy mills. Yet “pure-bred” puppies continue to sell for big bucks, some up to $10,000. > 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 knowledge, experience or resources to do so responsibly. They often lack proper facilities, fail to perform genetic testing and disregard the health issues inherent in the breeds they produce. This lack of oversight can result in a range of health and behavior problems for the animals and their future guardians.