Here is an article that proves to me that they are not after large scale breeders but the ones that claim "not tobe a business" this article was in Dallas paper
Puppy mills dodge regulations
12:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
By ERIN MULVANEY / The Dallas Morning News
emulvaney@dallasnews.com AUSTIN – The Better Business Bureau said Monday that more than half of the complaints it received against Texas dog breeders in the last three years couldn't be resolved, probably because they were linked to shady breeders who operate with little or no regulation.
The BBB also reported that Internet sales have become one of the main ways for breeders to avoid federal inspections, which are infrequent. Most of the 123 complaints involved smaller, unregulated and unlicensed breeders.
Texas law officers say they have seen an increase in puppy mills, where hundreds of mistreated, diseased and malnourished breeding dogs have been found in cages.
"As the puppy industry continues to grow, consumers may encounter more and more unscrupulous breeders," the BBB said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture only regulates wholesale breeders, leaving those who sell through classified ads, flea markets and websites unregulated. Consumer complaints to the BBB mostly said their purchased puppies either died or developed severe illnesses.
The BBB warned against Internet breeding sites and urged those buying puppies to visit the breeders and note the conditions.
Of the 55 percent of complaints against Texas dog breeders that the BBB couldn't resolve, many were because the business could not be located or the individuals reached claimed not to be in business, despite maintaining websites, said Erin Dufner, BBB spokeswoman.
The bureau's report said that without legislation requiring more inspections, responsibility for maintaining humane facilities lies with breeders.
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