>I have never had a dog that wasn’t from a shelter and no dog show has ever affected my decision even for a second.<
And you are to be commended for saving those dogs. Since I have participated in some sort of dog sport since I was ten years old and I value a given set of canine characteristics, I own purebreds exclusively. I also served on the board of a local shelter, and currently am involved in a purebred rescue.
That’s the beauty of living in a free society. We can choose the pet with which we want to spend our lives, and as long as we do not allow our pet to harm another animal or human, we can all exist together quite nicely.
I drive my preferred make of car, one which I’m sure many people would never own. My doing so doesn’t hurt anyone else in the slightest. I also drink a certain brand of soda pop I like more than the others currently on the market.
I agree. If I had a reason or desire for a purebred dog, I wouldn’t hesitate to get one. I just don’t see where that is anyone’s business but my own.