Retired breeding dogs were bred to produce puppies sold at pet shops. Some estimates put the number at 100,000.
Breeders are limited to 15 breeding dogs per staff member (25 cats) Breeding dogs can only give birth up to 6 years old, and up to six times. The main purpose of the law change is to eliminate unscrupulous breeders. The number of dogs that have been retired from breeding has increased rapidly. They are let go for various reasons, including poor business management, and have nowhere else to go.