Puppy Farm

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌpi fɑrm/

Definitions of puppy farm

noun A place where puppies are bred and raised for sale

Example Sentences

A1 A puppy farm is a place where many puppies are bred for sale.

A2 The local authorities shut down the puppy farm due to poor living conditions for the animals.

B1 Many people unknowingly purchase puppies from puppy farms, supporting unethical breeding practices.

B2 Animal welfare organizations are working to raise awareness about the cruelty of puppy farms.

C1 Legislation has been introduced to regulate and monitor puppy farms to ensure the well-being of the animals.

C2 The documentary exposed the harsh reality of the puppy farm industry, leading to calls for stricter regulations.

Examples of puppy farm in a Sentence

formal The government is cracking down on illegal puppy farms to protect the welfare of animals.

informal I heard that new pet store is actually sourcing their dogs from a puppy farm.

slang Don't support those puppy farms, they treat the animals horribly.

figurative The company's mass production of cheap products is like a puppy farm for consumer goods.

Grammatical Forms of puppy farm

past tense

puppy farmed

plural

puppy farms

comparative

more puppy farm

superlative

most puppy farm

present tense

puppy farms

future tense

will puppy farm

perfect tense

have puppy farmed

continuous tense

is puppy farming

singular

puppy farm

positive degree

puppy farm

infinitive

to puppy farm

gerund

puppy farming

participle

puppy farmed

Origin and Evolution of puppy farm

First Known Use: 1990 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'puppy farm' originated in the United Kingdom to describe commercial breeding facilities that prioritize profit over the welfare of the animals.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to places where puppies are mass-produced in poor conditions, the term 'puppy farm' has evolved to encompass any breeding operation that prioritizes quantity over quality and the well-being of the animals.