puppy mill; puppy farm
Refers to a commercial breeding facility that prioritizes profit over animal welfare, often keeping dogs in poor conditions. The loanword パピーミル is also common.
See also: パピーミル
Dogs born in puppy mills often have health problems.
Animal welfare groups are calling for the abolition of puppy mills.
Loanword from English 'puppy mill'; used interchangeably with 子犬工場, but パピーミル may sound slightly more modern or casual.
Compound of 子犬 (puppy) and 工場 (factory), a direct translation of the English term 'puppy mill'.