Most of the dogs sold over the internet are also the product of puppy mills. Internet-direct sales eliminate the middle man, increase profit, and allow a breeding operation to dodge regulation. Many internet-direct puppy sellers try to market themselves as if they were respectable breeders, and some even steal and post photos of show-quality dogs from show kennel websites. I wouldn't recommend anyone purchase a dog over the internet.
From the last link, here is some discussion of how to recognize internet-direct puppy mills:
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How to tell if the breeder found on-line is a puppy mill:
-they take visa, mastercard or paypal before they ever speak to you
-they don’t ask questions about why you want a puppy or what kind of home it will have
–they require non-refundable deposits
-they will ship anywhere
-they have multiple litters advertised or “always” have pups available or on the way
-they bad mouth other breeders or AKC or National Club member breeders on their sites and often claim “special” breeding programs that eliminate all disease etc….
-they may even offer unrelated breeding pairs or trios and may push the idea of breeding for profit[/b]
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