And they call it puppy love... but not from illegal breeders

Bichon Frise were among dogs rescued from a puppy farm in Clonmel.

Gardaí are urging the public not to buy dogs from illegal puppy farms in the run-up to Christmas.

 Chief Superintendent Derek Smart of Tipperary garda division made the warning after the October 18 seizure in Clonmel of 18 dogs and three cats which were kept in extremely poor conditions.