Puppy Store Set to Open at Smith Haven Mall

American Dog Club, a shop specializing in puppies, will soon open its doors in the Smith Haven Mall.

The store, slated for an early May opening date, has a location in Albertson and has been in business for 18 years. The shop previously had a location in the Roosevelt Field Mall but was moved out due to an expansion of department store Nordstroms.

Owner Elliot Gordon, aware of the stigma puppy stores sometimes face, said his puppies do not come from puppy mills.

“We get our puppies from certified USDA licensed breeders, we do not support puppy mills backyard or hobby breeders,” Gordon said.  “Our puppies are vet checked every week. We really do a great job in making sure that they are healthy."

Gordon said they have not begun hiring yet, but the management staff is in place and hopes to open by May 1.