Well now, I wouldn't call myself "stupid" for going to a breeder. But people go to breeders for different reasons. Personally, I will try to rescue all my future dogs. But, I am human. I have my heart set on a not so common breed and highly doubt I'd see one in a shelter. Heck, I've never seen one in this city! Also, with some breeds being overbred by idiots, you can get alot of health problems. I believe gsds are known for bad hips which is another reason why someone might want to go to a breeder. There are also people who want to take on certain activities with the dog that they may not find in a rescue dog (conformation for example).
But, I will try to rescue my future dogs. Rescuing Kaedyn was one of the best things I've ever done. I'd love to do it again. Nothing has been more rewarding for me than to be able to rescue a neglected dog with behavior problems and turn him into a well loved family member with virtually no behavior problems.
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