I Love responsible breeders! They're the ones who keep the breed alive and continue the hundreds/thousands of years of hardwork. Backyard breeders and puppy millers and greeders who sell their puppies with dollar signs in their eyes---THOSE people are the ones who undo all the hundreds/thousands of years of hardwork. I have zero tolerance for BYBs. IMO, even a "good" BYB is scum between a reputable breeder's toes.

Responsible breeders do not breed for money. In fact, they lose more than they gain. Their dogs are their lives. If a puppy does not fit, no matter how old, the breeder will take it back. So, really, the responsible breeder is not contributing to the problem. Also, the breeders I know rarely, if ever, breed. Why? They breed to improve their stock. This results in a litter every other year or so. Many do breed for show...but then, again, a dog show is just evaluating breeding stock...