Binx, who will be a registered AKC St. B, once I get the paperwork in order, was purchased, originally, from the breeder. You only need to look at the threds I posted here on the dog side recently to understand that the following:

Breeder = purebred='good' dog

is inaccurate, untrue, and meaningless to those of us that don't intend to either show, breed, or brag.

Fact is Binx came from a backyard breeder. His line, should I search it, probably has no 'champions' in it at all. ALL Binx is in 100% St. Bernard. Big deal. He has the health problems of the most 'common' mutt times ten. His comparison to the standard is sorely lacking, while his personality it tops. That is really more of a commentary on the breed, rather than the line.

Buy/get/adopt whatever you want. I personally feel that unless you are in comformation, and really involved in the breeding aspects, your pup should be spayed/nuetered. That you live with a doggie/kitty/pet of any kind is what matters. You are being caring, responsible, and hopefully educating the population about your pet.