I am absolutely shocked at how many posts have come from this question!!
I am thankful for all of your opinions....and I was always brought up to respect everyone and their opinions even if their opinions are not the same as mine.
I do hope that everyone on this forum respects one another and their decisions on how they are raising their pups or where they purchased their pups from.
I would never dicriminate....so long as your not setting fire to your pup or neglecting it or abusing it.
Anyone can have a human baby.....its what you do with it after its born that is what truly makes you a mom. And I know that wherever I get my baby from what I do with her will be what matters.
As a lawyer, I believe in our Bill of Rights--Freedom of Speech, so it is wonderful to see all of you talk about your feelings about this topic. It is definitely educating me and many others.
I have done some other research and am continuing to do more......
There will always be arguments for and against getting a puppy from a certain state...ie Missouri and there will be issues from both sides when someone purchases a dog from a breeder, puppymill or a commercial breeder. I dont necessarily believe that a commercial breeder is the same as a puppymill. What someone chooses should be thier choice and we should not on this forum in anyway blacklist someone because of it.
Given that, I am very deeply touched by all of your advice and concerns.
I am waiting....for what....I am not sure. I have seen many photos from the breeder, spoken to her, her references, high ranked officials, spoke to her husband by accident (she was out and he picked up the phone), I have friends who have done background searches and actually produced pictures for me of the farm and where the puppies are (its great to have friends in high places!!) . I will tell you this, after watching Oprah I would never buy a puppy from a puppymill, but this doesnt look like anything I have seen on her show or the news.
So, still, I am waiting.....like I said in my other post on this thread, when I was to choose a law school, my mother told me to pray and God will give me a sign....and he did......so, I am praying.....and waiting.
I do hope that whatever decision I choose, you all will still welcome me and help me out with whatever questions or advice you can. My dad always said that babies and puppies are angels....they never carry the bad stuff from the parents, so if your mad at your best friend, dont take it out on your Godchild or her dog. So, I love all my friends kids and pets and my brother's kids, so, even though sometimes I may have an argument with my brother or friend, I will always be there to take care and love the kids and bring a toy for their pet.
Lastly, I do feel the person who sat and looked up my breeder and started all this blasting against her was wrong in doing so. A private message to speak to me would have been the good hearted thing to do. But, I do unerstand where you were coming from and that you love these babies and want to protect them.
Thank you all again. I will let you know what decision I make.