I agree there are so many homeless pets in this world. And sadly females are probably more expensive because they think that someone might breed her, and make a buck off it. It's really sad.

and the rest isn't aimed at you Pam , I'm just wondering out loud...

Aren't there purebreds in shelters too? Shouldn't it be outrageous that people breed purebreds, and then charge close to $1000 for puppies? I don't understand the double standard for breeders of mixes vs. purebreds.

And isn't it entirely possible that a breeder of mixes could be very responsible? Health test all their pups, show them in obedience ect, temperament test them, have a spay/neuter contract with buyers, screen homes, ect ect. If this person was breeding purebreds people would say they were responsible, but if they're breeding mixes they aren't?

And just for the record, I think everyone should get a dog from the pound! There are way to many homeless dogs to breed more.