[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by hha

Unfortunately, so do yorkies...Believe me, there are a lot of those too, it doesn't matter if it's a "designer" dog or purebred, a lot of them get mistreated..I looked on puppyfind yesterday, actually, there were a lot of purebred yorkies trying to find forever homes..unfortunately, the one I fell in love with(a little over 2 lbs) is no longer up for adoption, as she has LS, and was bred and had a baby that of course she lost...can you believe that, someone breeding a yorkie that barely weighs 2 lbs? I know a lot of you on here cut these breeders down, and although my sister and I don't get along, she used to breed morkies, and you know how many have ended up in a shelter?? #0
they are all perfect/healthy little dogs with wonderful homes..of course, she wouldn't let them go to just anyone, every family that took one of hers, she knew..she wanted to keep up with them..so, not all morkie breeders are byb nor was she a puppy mill..She bred her morkie with a yorkie or a maltese, she has a degree in psychology, and all of her 8 dogs that she has now(not any longer breeding) live in her house!!

I'm an advocate for rescue regardless of whether you are looking for a pure bred or a mix. I'm not suggesting that there are not people breeding mixes that are not caring people, but I am suggesting they are irresponsible in purposely breeding mixes and adding to the already overburdened rescues and Humane Societies. I also agree with you when you say that pure breds are also in rescue, but you will find far less pure bred pups available as compared to the many mixes in rescue. I'm not trying to argue with anyone, I'm just advocating RESCUE over buying. Elaine