Chester came from a back yard breeder (isn't that obvious, 14lbs?!) and he was my first and last puppy. We adopted Millie from the Animal Rescue Klub for $100 and I now volunteer there. Having bought a puppy in the past, I can say that I'll never do it again. Having said that, I believe that I was *supposed* to have Chester. Not too many people would pay out the nose for his health problems (caused by back yard breeding, I'm sure) like we have. Our little $150 dollar dog is worth about $10,000 in vet bills. Literally.

Adopting Millie has been more of what I'm used to. I have always adopted adult dogs that needed homes, and I have also volunteered for the SPCA and the Humane Society in our area for years. Her health is also SO much better.

Oh and BTW, wouldn't trade either for a zillion bucks and I'd lay down my life for both.

No one take this personally, JMO. I will never purchase a dog from a breeder again. There are SO many breeds that I'd *like* to have, but there are so many that would *like* to have me and a home.