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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
People seeking out a specific breed want one as healthy as possible and to avoid expensive veterinary bills so getting a dog from a reputable breeder is the best chance to get a dog free of genetic diseases. For example a breed like the Basenji has inherited Fanconi syndrome and almost became extinct in North America and nowadays the only way to ensure you aren't getting a disease free Basenji is to get one from a reputable breeder that's breading dogs without the strain. Getting a dog for a family can be a big decision and for some people it's nice to know the history of the dog prior to making them a part of your family so your kids don't get attached to a dog you have to put down early.
There seems to be a lot of generalization with some that dog breeding = puppy mill. On one hand we are told not to fear Muslims because terrorists are a small extreme but then you have stuff like this where all dog breeders are vilified because of poor practices of some breeders. Some common sense would be nice.
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Originally Posted by RubberDuck
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Sigh.
Notice I started off by isolating the specific breed part? That pretty well takes mixed breed out of the argument. Lots of people want specific breeds and the best way to ensure you are getting a healthy specific breed is to get one from a reputable breeder.