[manolos mom]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I'd also like to add that my sister purchased a Doberman from a show breeder. It had the word "KENNEL" in the name when she called to inquire about a puppy. There were separate areas for whelping, grooming and whatever else she needed to do with her dogs that she owned. It did not look like the local shelter. But at the same time there is a thread in the rescue forum with very sick dogs that were from a show breeder that were very sick from neglect. It's all about your breeding ethics and quality of care that you (in general) give to your dogs.