I purchased a pug from a lady that had around 9 dogs, she had them in like a 9x11 chain link pens they each had there own house ect. I ask her about lic. because I can't stand puppy mills where they are not takin care of.. any way she said she was not lic and didn't have to be that she was a hobby breeder she didn't breed them ever heat and that they were takin care of.. and she was a loud 10 intact females. which what I saw they where healthy. I took my little one to the vet and vet told me she was healthy.. does anyone know the laws.. thanks Thats a lot of dogs to own.

Please tell me that all 9 of them were not in a single 9x11 pen? Did each one have their own 9x11 pen with a house? That is a lot better then some I've seen where we have done rescues at.

Anyway, each state and even down to each county has laws regarding how many dogs a person can own and what the keeping requirements are.

If they are properly taken care of I don't see a problem. However, a "hobby breeder" is just another name for puppy mill or money maker if you ask me. No real intention on bettering the breed or passing show quality champions. Just making some extra cash on the side. How sad.

Glad you got a sweet baby to love and that is healthy.

JMHO, but toy breeds don't belong outside. I wouldn't buy from someone who kept their dogs anywhere but their home, again JMO. Were was your puppy? Licensed can mean different things. USDA licensed almost always means it's a puppymill.

I would have absolutely not bought a dog from her. Pugs are NOT an outdoor breed! I dont care if they had each a 9X11 to themselves...Pugs are very sensitive to heat and cold and must be indoors where temps are controlled.

She should know that if she is an owner let alone a breeder. Sounds as though she is in it for the money and not the dogs if she doesnt even keep them properly. Sad.

Each state, county, town has their own set of laws...you would have to research based on her town and county and whether she is inside city limits or not.

Just to clarify what I "meant" to say in my original answer to this question.

When I said "as long as they're properly taken care of, I don't see a problem..." I was referring to people who are reputable breeders, but may not be licensed (as per their state, local or city/county regulations). My county doesn't require being licensed, but we are anyway and frequently checked by AKC. I didn't mean that I didn't see a problem as far as how these particular dogs were cared for.

You know I can confuse myself quicker then I can confuse ya'll anyway...

I should have added the fact that Pugs have no business being kept outside but I am thankful that OP did get this one and somewhat rescue him from a potentially harmful situation.

I hope everyone understands that I may have mis-worded what I was trying to say and I don't agree with puppy-mill "hobby breeding" or any other lack of respect for these poor, defensless babies.