[MyFairLacy]

I don't think the term backyard breeder is always as negative as it sounds. Not a breeder i would personally buy from, but I wouldn't say they are necessarily bad people or don't love their dogs. In fact, many of them love their dogs and breed their pets for various reasons...they do so as a hobby and not profit. The ones that do it for profit are in a whole other category, and yes, I feel that those breeders are bad people. No one should use breeding as a business. I don't agree with backyard breeding practices, and like I said, I wouldn't personally buy from one, but I don't think all backyard breeders are bad people. Quality of dogs is subject to opinion as every breed and even judge has their preferences, but with health screening and breeding healthy dogs - it's either being done or its not (that is a black and white issue to me). Anyway, I'm certainly not talking about any breeders in particular - just speaking in general. Everyone has their opinions on what a backyard breeder is and isn't - I and a few others I know just have a very narrow view of what a reputable breeder is.