Quote Originally Posted by ramanth
A good breeder will likely ask the same hard questions that the shelter will because they want to make sure their pups are going to good homes.

Many breed specific rescues have dogs that have come from breeders so you can find a nice, calm, adult non-mix.



Either way, good luck finding a dog that will fit in with your family.
This is true. Actually in all reality, if a shelter and/or rescue won't place a dog because of the situation, finding a good breeder who will may be even harder. I hope things work out for the best but be prepared to be let down quite a bit in your quest and don't settle for a BYB dog because you want one as soon as you can, it could turn out really badly. You can also ask good reputable breeders if they have any adults they are trying to rehome. Many good breeders look for good homes for their females who are done producing as they can't keep all of them once they are done having puppies and they often have older dogs who didn't turn out or didn't like the show ring etc and are in need of good homes. You can find a really great dog that way, I did.