Quote Originally Posted by lwds
Didn't see this comment. I don't think anything promotes BYB or PMs except people who support them (and I blame ignorance for that), never said it did. What I did say was that even a small dog being held can contribute to people wanting a small dog and view it as a fashion accessory. I can name several people who have adopted small dogs because they wanted a dog to carry around or a "shopping buddy" because they saw a "really cute one at Banana Republic" or their friend had one that they fell in love with. Do I agree with it? No, but it happens so I'm not going to say it isn't true.
Thanks for clearing that up, lwds. Sorry, I guess I just misunderstood your post. I agree with you 100%. Buying from puppy mills is supporting them, and that is what's promoting them. Media isn't helping much either. Yesterday, we went to a breast cancer walk, although I wasn't walking in it, my sister and her friend were with their school and they said there was a doggie stroller. It's just like a cage on a cart. But come on, that's really pointless.

For the record,and no one accused me of getting a maltese because they are "cute", we got Sassy because we wanted a dog who didn't shed that much.