It all started innocently enough.

Back in 1997, Balihara Ranch bred only three litters — a modest total of 22 puppies.

In the following years, the numbers remained low — still within the range of what one might call a family-scale breeding operation, where litters are occasional and the emphasis is on quality over quantity.

But that picture changed — quickly and dramatically.

The Breaking Point: When Numbers Defy Common Sense

Starting in 2007, Balihara Ranch began producing 20 or more litters per year — consistently.

From that point on, it was no longer a hobby. It had morphed into high-volume, large-scale commercial breeding.

Between 2010 and 2022, the numbers held steady at 20–25 litters annually, translating to over 100 puppies every single year — without pause.

Between 1997 and 2023, the kennel produced:

*(Note: 2023 data includes only part of the year.)

• 2,557 puppies
• Across 446 litters

What These Numbers Really Mean

It’s important to note that these figures cover only the Swiss Mountain Dog breeds.

However, the owner of the kennel Balihara Ranch has also bred other breeds over the years — including Norfolk Terriers, among others.

That means the actual number of puppies bred is likely hundreds higher than what the records show.

When we think of a family breeder, we imagine something like this:

• A few well-loved dogs
• Thoughtfully spaced litters
• Careful socialization
• Close, personal contact with puppy buyers

However, the data paints a very different picture of Balihara Ranch:

• Dozens of new breeding dogs registered every year
• Puppies sold through intermediaries, not direct relationships
• Dogs ending up in the hands of known commercial breeders with documented animal welfare violations

This is not a family-run kennel.

These are data-backed indicators of industrial-scale breeding.

Why Should This Matter?

Because numbers reveal the reality that carefully curated photos on social media will never show.

• Female dogs bred up to 8 times — many left physically depleted
• Studs treated as production tools — without love, attention, or any sense of a family life
• Dogs confined in cramped kennels, lacking space, enrichment, or quality of life
• Puppies seen as units of inventory, not as sentient beings

And most importantly:

All of this can be legal.

But legal doesn’t always mean ethical.

Conclusion

The numbers don’t lie.

Over more than two decades, thousands of puppies have been born at the kennel Balihara Ranch.

And this isn’t a coincidence — or a one-time lapse in judgment.

It’s the result of a long-standing system — a business model where dogs are treated as products.

So the question must be asked:

Is this still “breeding for the love of dogs” —

or just a factory exploiting legal loopholes to justify cruelty?