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The investigation revealed that many dogs were arriving from mass breeders in the Midwest and resold by people claiming to be small, local home breeders.

The bill would also make the pet seller liable if they fail to disclose the breeder’s name and information, as well as medical information about the animal.

Campaigners have warned that for a number of years some breeders have brought under age puppies - younger than 15 weeks - into the country, or smuggled in dogs without health certificates.

The breeder told Khorram’s family they could exchange Mini for another dog, but suspecting he would put the pup down, they held onto her.

"Potato seeds destined for future seed production undergo meticulous breeding practices under the supervision of breeders," says Vijay Singh, vice president of marketing at the company.