I'm always, always learning with this group, and so perhaps I'll realize there are good reasons for breeding. But I've always had a gut reaction against all breeding, and the buying and selling of animals, when there are so many homeless animals that need homes. I am always so disappointed when people I know buy dogs, instead of going to a shelter and rescuing one.
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