[gemy]

I do agree, with all your points about internet, bad breeders, etc. Education of the consumer is a huge powerful tool. But I'd like to see more dog owners really think about why they want a dog, what they want to do with this dog, what type of personality would fit into their lifestyle, what is their financial wherewithal to truly care well for their dog etc.

How many of the dogs you help in rescue are owner surrendered? How many because of behaviour/temperament issues, and or costly health issues? How many because the young couple decided to start a family and ole Sally just doesn't fit in anymore?
Many of those reasons are with a bit of foresight avoided.

Once the general public starts to truly know and value good breeding, truly get's what it takes to care for an animal, then over time fewer and fewer bad breeders will survive, High volumne breeders find it too "costly" with too little demand and go out of business. Fewer animals surrendered to the pound or to rescue.