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Originally Posted by BakersDozen 
While I agree with some of your statement, I really don't agree that most of the dogs in shelters come from the type of BYB that Dudley was talking about. Not a huge number of people would discard their dog because it is the "wrong" color. As has been the case in other threads, I think maybe we all have a different definition about what a BYB is. There is a big difference between a BYB who breeds unhealthy dogs and one who breeds off-standard dogs.
This thread started out referring to breeders who breed unhealthy dogs....breeding to standard is another subject entirely.
Regardless, each is entitled to his or her own opinion.
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Actually, I don't believe most of the dogs in shelters came from puppymills (although many do)...I believe more come from backyard breeders and irresponsible petowners whose dogs have "accidents" (which would fall under the BYB category). More dogs are born to backyard breeders than puppymills, so both are a terrible problem.
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Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.
Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.