I'm sorry you had to witness that, Seravieve. Those poor babies. Were you able to tell how old they were?

Man I really wish there was some kind of strict breeding law(s) that EVERY breeder had to follow.
I mean, most RESPONSIBLE, REPUTABLE breeders put A LOT of time and $$ into breeding.... It's very time consuming, and if you do it correctly, very expensive. In my eyes, a good breeder should:
-Provide references
-have every possible test done on the sire/dam to check for any sort of problems
-breed to better the breed, not to make a quick buck, or because 'my dog is such a good dog, I want to make more of him/her', or 'but my dog is so cute', or 'I want my children to experience the miracle of life'
-take responsibility over the dog/cat, and if the owners of a dog/cat you bred cannot keep, or properly care for, take the animal back
-Breed maybe once a year, if that....
-Strive to produce the best possible temperament, look, & health
-Have a spay/neuter contract for every puppy/kitten
-Do not release animals until at least 8 weeks of age
-Be able to tell you a good amount of information on the breed (history, common health issues, temperament etc.)
-Have both parents on site
-Give you the necessary health records, and paperwork (such as vaccinations given, and vax schedule, and breeders phone #)
-Be able to provide you with lifetime support, and answer any questions you may have now, or later down the line

And something that I learned recently is that a good reputable breeder doesn't really need to advertise, because they get plenty of referrals from previous clients.