[pinkpatty]

I have never gotten a rescue from any rescue organization for many reasons, health problems, social problems, difficulty dealing with rescue people. I realize that you can have problems with the best bred dogs and at best anymore it is a crap shoot what you end up with, but at least your not making yourself asking for problems. Don't get me wrong I have taken in stray dogs all my life. I just take care of the ones that come to me. I would never let any dog go hungry or in pain. I have had the privilege to been owned by many fine dogs from Field Dogs to Standard Poodle, Keeshone,Bichon Frise,Sheltie, Cocker,and now Yorkie. These were dogs I purchased from well respected show breeders.Some had heralth problems, some went on to be healthy show dogs, all lived with me till old age. My opinion get a puppy from the best breeder you can find and can afford. Do not get a pet unless you can afford vet care, just the normal stuff is expensive, never mind the emergency stuff. If you do not have the funds needed for the best care, get a stuffed animal. Ok that is my opinion.