Wanting to adopt a pup rescued from a puppy mill?

Question

what age would a rescued puppy begin to exhbit negative behaviors from being in the puppy mill and living in that enviorment? I was thinking I'd like to get one no older than 3 mos. Do you think it may be a problem puppy by that age ?

Answer 1

It may take months or years for problems to develop so you can never be sure. This is true for any dog, not just puppy mill pups.  the problem with puppy mill pups is that they may end up with numerous  problems throughout their entire life, and this could lead to large vet bills.  Once one problem is solved and treated, another one may pop up.

Answer 2

Work with a puppy-mill rescue organization.  They can help you find a puppy who has either been rehabilitated or doesn't exhibit the worst problems.  I've seen puppies who were only in a puppy mill for 4 weeks show problems from it.  It's just not a good environment for them.

Answer 3

It all depends on the pup.

Go to the animal shelter if you want to rescue a puppy.