The Dark Side of Britain: Puppy Farms

What has been the trend in puppy farming over the last five years?

• It has remained stable.

• It has significantly decreased.

• It has slightly increased.

• It has exploded in growth.

How are some puppies destroyed by unethical breeders?

• By being sold to ethical families.

• By being released into the wild.

• By drowning or shooting.

• By being given to shelters.

What is a common method used by puppy farmers to perform cesareans?

• Taking the breeding dogs to animal hospitals.

• None, they let nature take its course.

• Performing the procedure themselves with a knife.

• Using a professional veterinary surgeon.

What is the main goal of going to see puppy dealers according to the text?

• To purchase puppies for resale.

• To adopt all the puppies.

• To get them to speak freely about their practices.

• To shut down their operations.

What is the comparison made to describe the puppy farming business?

• Like a school for puppies.

• Like a factory floor producing products.

• Like a pet-friendly cafe.

• Like a well-run hospital.

What is the condition of puppies born into puppy farms?

• They are well-cared for and healthy.

• They are often malnourished and kept in poor conditions.

• They are immediately given vaccinations.

• They are trained for obedience from a young age.

What drives the demand for puppies from puppy farms?

• Celebrity and social media influence.

• The desire for rare breeds.

• The lack of available puppies elsewhere.

• Government incentives.

What is Lucy's Law?

• A law that sets a minimum age for puppies to be sold.

• A law requiring all puppy farms to be licensed.

• A law banning the commercial sale of puppies by third parties.

• A law that mandates all puppies must be microchipped.

What is the main reason for the difficulty in stopping puppy farming?

• Support from animal welfare organizations.

• Lack of public interest.

• High demand for specific breeds.

• Inadequate legislation.

What is the suggested solution to combat puppy farming?

• Government subsidies for ethical breeders.

• Buying puppies only seen with their mother.

• Allowing free puppies for everyone.

• Banning all sales of puppies.