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[quote=Anonymous]Honestly, a good breeder will make you jump through more hoops than a rescue group in order to get one of their puppies and they should be completing at least the recommended testing for their breed. The contracts, while not particularly enforceable, are agreed to by both parties at the time of the sale and most buyers do comply. They also will take back their dogs of the original purchaser is unable to keep the dog, so at least in theory, their puppies won't be taking up space in a shelter. I think that at least some will insist that they remain as a secondary contact on the microchip so that they can be contacted to reclaim if the dogs do end up at a shelter.  I have no issues with responsible breeders, after all, we need to get new dogs somewhere and it is better that they not all be the offspring of neglected stray/feral dogs or puppy mills. I love my shelter dogs and they are perfect for me, but that really doesn't mean that the world needs more just like them.  Wherever you get your pets, if you commit to caring for them and providing them with adequate training and exercise, I consider it good. [/quote]

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