there's a big difference between buying a dog from a pet store and buying a dog from a reputable and responsible (not backyard) breeder !!!

while i don't see myself buying a dog from a breeder, that doesn't mean people that do so are bad / evil people !
anywho i attached an article that i think has some good info:) https://www.thesprucepets.com/advantages-of-buying-from-a-breeder-1117901

aaaaaand here's an excellent thread from @emzoticofficial