Jackie I think you are right about the mindset of this particular breeder. She doesn't seem concerned about the momma dog's health at all. That would have gotten to me too! Although we got Bella as a result of searching on the internet and her breeder does ship puppies, I limited my search to a reasonable area near me because I would never buy a puppy without first meeting the pup in person. I know some people do and that's their decision. I was torn between Bella and her brother when we were at the breeder's home. Bella had a bit more spunk (still does! ) and hubby wanted Bella because she was a little bigger than her brother. The breeder was absolutely a doll. When I carried Bella out of her home she was in tears. She said she always gets like that so not to mind her. HA! She called me a few days later and said that Bella's brother was going to a home in northern New York. I am sure there was more crying when he left too. As in everything, there are wonderful breeders who just love their breeds and breeders who look at dogs as ways to make money. Unfortunately that's how it seems in your particular story. Hopefully if this dog is forced to have yet another litter they will stop at that. So sad!