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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a purebred dog who was, in fact, a shelter dog. I don't announce she's a rescue but I don't believe in breeding to increase the dog population when so many animals are homeless. Sorry.[/quote]

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+2.  Mine is a "designer" dog, but we got her from a rescue organization.  People ask questions about the breeder we used, so I mention that she was a rescue, but I don't bring it up out of the blue.  I would never buy a dog from a breeder.

Buying from a breeder is seen as pretty reprehensible by a lot of people. [b]Take a spin through Petfinder and see the thousands of dogs that need homes locally. [/b] It's no wonder that people are passionate about rescue dogs.[/quote]

The problem is that a lot of these dogs are undesirable breeds (eg pit bulls) or are older dogs.  Dogs don't live long enough so I want as much time with the dog as possible.  on top of that you have to go through the silly process of trying to adopt via a rescue agency.  This often requires a  lengthy application, interview, strict requirements and $400 plus.  It makes more sense to go to a breeder and get the exact breed you want.

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Most charge a much lower fee, more like $100.  And there are some that let you take the dog the same day.
 Some rescue orgs provide info about the dog's personality or if they are good or not with children.  I found an amazing dog at a rescue org, but you have to take the time to look carefully.[/quote]

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