An executive summary of two published studies of dogs from high-volume commercial breeding establishments (one study focusing on the adult breeding dogs and the other on the puppies sold through pet stores), which showed conclusively that these breeding facilities are highly injurious to both groups of dogs, resulting in severe, extensive and long- term harm to the behavioral and psychological well-being of the dogs.

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