I just don't see how reputable breeders have anything to worry about. Oprah bought her goldens from a breeder right?? I really doubt she thinks ALL breeders are bad. It's the puppymills, petstores, and backyard breeders that will get the negative publicity. Reputable breeders don't have anything to worry about...anyone that has done a little research can figure out what a reputable breeder is and maybe this show will cause people to start doing their research. Ethical breeders breed on a small scale...it's only going to hurt the large breeders breeding for profit. Reputable breeders will have no problems finding homes for the puppies they have...I don't know too many people that think ALL breeders are bad (although I can think of a couple but they are pretty fanatical...) I guess I'll just have to see the show...but I just can't see this doing anything but good to stop puppymills. Even if all breeders do get a little bad press, I think its worth it if it stops millions of people from buying from petstores and puppymills.
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