Ah, yeah that makes sense. I agree. Breeding, for 90%+ of the breeders out there, shouldn't be their main business. They dont have the time, the money, or the kindness required to make it ethical. Plus, a surplus of puppies means the good ones in the rescue shelters are ignored by most because they'd rather raise a puppy cuz they're cute. Puppy stage is relatively short though, and not everyone intends to keep it for the entirety of the dog's life. It's very sad.

Dont get me wrong, puppies are amazing! I plan to get one for my daughters when they are a little older. However, that dog will be part of our family. Not just a hobby. Also, my family and my husband's family have rescued multiple animals over the years.