[brytlea]

I dont’ know what your brother means by “professional” breeders but he needs to remember that any time you paint with a broad brush you are probably wrong. I know people who say all Vets are money grubbing idiots. And of course, they’re wrong too.

As for this little dog, very sad story with a happy ending. As someone quite involved in the sport of purebred dogs, I have heard of cases where show breeders turned into what i guess would have to be called hoarders. Like in anything people are involved in there are saintly people and there are awful people and then most people fall somewhere in the great middle. Most show people I know are just like the people who are commenting here. Regular folk with a hobby, and most of them love their dogs and will be horrified when they read this article.

[Ditter]

He is not talking about the people who raise a few litters in their kitchen or garage. I think he is referring to the breeders who raise many animals but don't really love dogs, they just do it for the money. They are the ones who will use his services and then stiff him for the bill. He is a vet because he really cares for dogs and cats and their welfare and he has done nothing else for about 50 years.