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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 
I disagree with you on reputable breeder, I feel so strongly about this. No reputable breeder sells from the website, sight unseen, part of being a reputable breeder includes making sure you are placing the dog into good hands.
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While it is imperative for a breeder to place a dog in a home where it will be well taken care of and loved, I think you are making a statement using too broad of a stroke. There are many ways to evaluate how good a home and care a person will be able to provide for a pup. There are also extenuating circumstances, and once you set something in stone like that, it doesn't allow for evaluation on a case by case basis.
Your dedication and determination into stopping large breeders and puppymills who don't place the welfare of the pups first and foremost is admirable, but we also should find a way to protect those breeders who strive to produce healthy, happy, and well-bred babies. They sacrifice so much and put their heart and soul into both the members of their family but also the beautiful offspring that they produce and also love. I have an even deeper respect and admiration for the breeders who give of themselves daily raising and caring for their babies in their homes and their hearts but also who are here to help our community. Our lives are enriched because of them.