Originally posted by Tonya
...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.
Thats not true at all - you can find any breed in shelters! I've seen sooo many purebreds in the shelters and rescues that I work with. If someone is determined enough, they can find what they want as a rescue. I know some are more rare than others, but still...

We've had the great breeder debate a lot on here so I don't really want to add anything else other than I am not trying to offend those of you who go to breeders.

I prefer to rescue. I always have and I always will - until there are no more little lost homeless dogs (or cats) getting killed every day.