Ok, a person can probably find any breed at a shelter. I'll admit that. And odds are high that they'll find a great match for their home.

But, let's say I run a daycare from my home. I really want a rottweiler. I've loved them all my life and wanted one since I was a little girl. I go to the shelters and all the rotts I see are to old to deal with the children, are aggressive, have excessive health problems, etc... I'd be a great pet owner, but I'm just really not in the condition to deal with a troubled animal with all these kids.

Would you rather see me take a chance and adopt a pet that I may wind up having to rehome because it didn't work out? Or would you rather see me research rott breeders and find a guaranteed match of exactly what I always wanted?

I know, it's a poor example. Give me a break, it's early in the morning and I haven't had my coffee. But I hope you get my drift. I'm all for rescues. That is always the first place I look and I've always found exactly what I wanted there. But some people are particular. I'd much rather see them get a wanted dog from a reputable breeder then wind up with a dog they don't want.