[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by RascalLucy

Could you please define the word breeder to me then? Can you only use the term breeder only when referring to purebred breeding? The dictionary reads," a person who breeds animals. To breed is to reproduce by controlled mating and/ or to develop certain characteristics by such mating." But your definition is beyond that. Or is your standard really for breeding show dogs? I think to breed some Morkies or poodle mixes won't stop all the wonderful little yorkies that we all love from still being lovingly and perfectly bred. I also don't think that the Morkies and poodle mixes purchased from responsible breeders are the dogs being euthanized.

Breeder = someone who own an animal and allows it to become pregnant and give birth.

But then you've got your good breeders and your bad breeders....reputable and unreputable.

I've never said I don't like mixed breed dogs. I love all dogs. But I don't support those intentionally breeding mixed breed dogs. And I don't support unreputable breeders of purebred dogs either. I'm sorry but I won't ever change my opinion that all breeders that intentionally breed mixes are NOT reputable breeders. If someone wants to support an unreputable breeder, I guess that's their choice...I guess I'll just never understand why people choose to do it.