Quote Originally Posted by IRescue452
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So when a "reputable breeder" (not to mention any names) sells puppies, don't they also lessen the chance for shelter puppies to be adopted? I mean they cancelled out a family that was looking for a golden puppy. If you read my siggie I hope you agree that all breeders, even show breeders, should stop unless they are willing to do something with the shelter dogs that lost their chance because of them.
No way. I want responsible breeder breeding to BETTER the breeds and breed out the genetic deformities now popping up in them and doing all of the required testing so that I can buy a healthy dog. I have nothing at all against shelter dogs, but if I specifically want a Boxer, I want to go to a boxer breeder who does all the appropriate things so I stand a better chance of getting a healthy dog. Responsible breeders should NOT be penalized because someone else was stupid and didn't fix their pets or is a BYB. The only way to ever better the breeds and breed out genetic abnormalities to have those FEW experienced breeders willing to shell out for the showing and testing of their breeding stock to produce quality animals. If you want to stop the overpopulation of dogs, try going to the source of the problem, which is NOT responsible breeders. You would actually get farther by banning all pet store from selling puppies, kittens etc. Then the puppy mills wouldn't have so much business and all of those sick dogs from those puppy mills with inherited genetic and temperament issues wouldn't end up in the shelter.

I hate the fact that so many wonderful dogs are put down every day, but that is not a responsible breeder's fault. I have had shelter dogs, and I may again, but I also want to be able to purchase a dog of whichever breed I choose from a responsible breeder who can provide me with copies of their health testing on paper so I can see it and who show their dogs to make sure their stock is of the best quality. There is nothing wrong with that.