[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Brianna

Here we go again with the reputable breeder bullcrap.

Say I'm looking for a Morkie puppy, and I can't find one at a shelter. I check out some local breeders. None of the breeders look very good. They all sound shady. I expand my search and decide to look for a breeder further out. I find one that is experienced, and just so happens to be a veterinarian. I ask questions and like what I hear. I drive 6 hours to go get the dog from a breeder that I feel I can trust. It turns out that she is experienced and that she is trustworthy, and clearly treats her dogs like gold. The parents are healthy and wonderful, and so are the pups.

But I'm such a terrible, stupid human being, aren't I? After all, the pup I ended up purchasing is a mixed breed. Oh, the horror! If only it was a purebred, then maybe it could be justified!

Those things don't make her reputable though there is more that goes into it.