Considering there are hundreds of puppy mills that we do not even know about there is not exact answer. From what i know i will guess hundres even thousands of puppies & dogs. They are only used for breeding & live in horrible conditions with no vaccines or any medical care. When a dog or a puppie dies they leave it there for days which can also make other dogs sick and equal to more deaths. Hope this helped a bit!
puppy mills produce half a million puppies per year. they are not to big because most dogs in puppy mills die because of cramped spaces.
It could save lives of animals. Many animals die because of puppy mills and abuse.
6-8 million dogs are killed each month from puppy mills/shelters b/c of food and behavior
Puppy mills make about 400000 litters a year.www.dogster.com/dog-breeds/puppy-mills-and-backyard-breeders
No, you don't have to but it is better to give your puppies shots as soon as they are ready. If you don't give your puppies their shots they can get many different illnesses and die
Puppy mills, also known as puppy farms, are awful places where dogs are bred and bred again until they die. They are locked in small wired cages. They have no human companionship, toys or comfort. They are never let out of their cages. They freeze in the winter and swelter in the summer. If you're considering buying a dog, you should find a responsible breeder and visit their premises where they keep their dogs. Do not buy puppies from dog stores. Visit the Humane Society website to learn more about how to stop puppy mills.
3 maybe 5 but the mother may die because so many puppy's and she is just small.i do know small dogs can have about 4-6 puppy's big dogs may have 10 puppys
Dogs/puppies die of neglect, starvation, sometimes their fur is matted with urine and feces, they do not receive proper veterinarian care, they die of parvu, distemper, some have never seen sunlight, never stepped on grass, mothers are kept as breeding machines. Look up puppy mills with ASPCA, USHS, or any animal rescue group. They are after the all mighty dollar. Many will have great web sites, with the dogs dressed up, sitting in flowers or stages poses. Breeders again are after money, if you return them if they are sick , sometimes they are killed or end up being euthanized in shelters, this can also be done by gassing (very inhumane).
Dogs in puppy mills usually entertain themselves by running around in circles in their tiny cages. Some dogs just lay in their cage and hope to die. Sound fun?? <<<adopt don't shop>>>
Not worth your money. Puppies from mills are unhealthy, mentally and physically. And you'll end up paying more in the long run in veterinary bills. Besides, there's a very large chance that the puppy you buy may die from diseases like parvovirus or canine distemper, if it isn't affected mentally by a genetic defect. You're better off adopting a puppy from a reputable breeder that actually takes care of the puppies as well as the dogs used to breed puppies from and treat them like family, or adopting from a local animal shelter.So please, take this advice and do not buy puppies from pet stores, or breeders that are questionable in how they appear to be raising their puppies. Because in the end, all they're interested is making money.You really shouldn't buy puppy mill puppies. They are prone to bad health due to bad breeding, and their mothers are often kept in very poor conditions.Usually if they're rescued, they're free to adopt. Or you may pay into the organization that saved them. Which may not be much ($100 at most) other wise to buy from shops or mills(shops buy from mills) it's like $400-$600+. I have a rescue schnoodle.(Schnauzer poodle) he was about shop price from the organization. But worth it.Mill dogs have a LOT of diseases just so you know. You may have to drop extra cash on them.
Yes, any animal can die from overheating and a puppy is a baby so it is effected more than a grown dog.
There are many reasons for puppies not surviving birth. Mother's don't "let" the puppies die, there isn't anything the mother dog can do about it. Some pups are born with internal problems that aren't apparent. Healthy pups should survive, unhealthy pups shouldn't.