I get a bit frustrated when people pit rescue and ethical breeder against each other. They are my two preferred options, and they should work in tandem.
They 'should' balance each other in getting rid of mills/bybs. Rescues take dogs in tough situations. Breeders perpetuate dogs in the right way.
I support breeder dogs when I want a predictable and accurate representation of the breed. Regardless of whether we are going to compete in something or not.
I adopt rescue dogs to support the rescue effort, and because I believe in giving every dog a chance. There are gems in rescue. River is a fantastic addition to my home.
I have both, and I support both. I do not see either avenue of acquisition as questionable or immoral.
They 'should' balance each other in getting rid of mills/bybs. Rescues take dogs in tough situations. Breeders perpetuate dogs in the right way.
I support breeder dogs when I want a predictable and accurate representation of the breed. Regardless of whether we are going to compete in something or not.
I adopt rescue dogs to support the rescue effort, and because I believe in giving every dog a chance. There are gems in rescue. River is a fantastic addition to my home.
I have both, and I support both. I do not see either avenue of acquisition as questionable or immoral.