[Rhetts_mama]

@imdyll

I don't think it's ridiculous at all all to say people shouldn't be breeding if they aren't in it for the betterment of the breed. We live in a culture of "I want it, so I'll do it." with no regard to the ultimate outcome. I think it's completely irresponsible for people to be breeding because they want a cute puppy. Your analogy to people not having children because the world is over populated is fallacious because people have a conscious choice as to whether or not they choose to reproduce. Dogs aren't given that option. They aren't given the option of requiring that their owners make sure they are completely healthy before they are being bred. They aren't asked whether or not they want to risk dying at the hand of an inexperienced "breeder" if a problem arises during the whelping process. They aren't asked if they want their pups being given away in front of the local wal mart or thrown in a dumpster because the owner couldn't find
responsible homes for them.

Bottom line, a person who throws two dogs together because they want a cute puppy or they think two dogs will make a great mix is being selfish and putting their own wants ahead of the needs of the dogs.