12-02-2011, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 That's like saying we can't stop drug dealers so we might as well buy drugs.  Breeders do stop breeding when they have a problem selling the dogs, it happens here all the time. When you buy from a bad breeder they usually breed more, and not only that, they will sell breeding rights to other bad breeders, and this really destroys the breed. No one is criticizing people for giving a home to a dog, and many of us got dogs before we were aware of the problem, but once you are aware, I hope your next dog comes from the best breeder who will sell to you or you can rescue from an ethical rescue, one that does not pay bad breeders for their dogs. |  good advice
We all love our dogs, show dogs, rescues,or mixed little 'what-is-it'. The point is DO NOT SUPPORT Puppy Mills. Buy from a private breeder with a good reputation or Rescue a dog from a reputable rescue or shelter.
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