I agree with Lilah Charm about the importance of breeders to preserve dog breeds.
On the other hand, I agree with Capt Noonie that the majority of breeders are not good breeders. Also, the number of homeless dogs and dogs euthanized daily is staggering.
I have encountered negativity toward my Yorkies because they came from a breeder and because they are small dogs. My experience has been that many people who are involved in rescuing larger dogs assume that no Yorkie could possibly be a rescued dog. That annoys me.
My first 2 dogs were rescues. Max and Teddy are my first from a breeder.
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