Well, ideally, I would like to get all my dogs from rescues. And for most of my life, I've been successful in doing that.

But on the same line, if a person has an animal that their heart is set on, I'd much rather see them get it from a responsible breeder, then wind up adopting a dog that they really didn't want.

*I know, I know* It is hard not to fall in love with every dog that comes from a shelter. But still...if you've researched a breed, and you know that it is exactly what will fit into your home, you can't always find it at the shelter.