Aly,
You articulated everything I have felt. I feel like I'm being attacked for what I thought was a legitimate question. I do NOT look down on purebreds, I love all dogs (all animals, actually). I just see too many thrown away. And I feel that many breeders have contributed to that sorry situation. But, that's my opinion, & all who disagree, that is certainly your right. And I don't hold it against you. You all have your unique stories. And I have mine. I would think that sharing them wouldn't bring such an onslaught of negative commentary.