This is something that I don't have any patience for, other than the humor contained within it. When I hear some lunatic say "so and so is a back yard breeder" or "your a puppy miller" or "your a (insert random stupid dog based insult here)", I have to think.... just who in the HELL are they?? Or who the hell do they THINK they are when making such stupid comments? Just what is the definition of a back yard breeder? Does that mean someone who breeds dogs in their back yard? What if a litter was conceived in a basement, or a garage, or on a mountain side?? Then what?? And a puppymill?? Is that something like a windmill or a saw mill?? If it is now a bad thing to be a dog breeder, won't we eventually end up not having dogs anymore?? I mean, seeing as it usually takes the efforts of a PERSON to undertake the BREEDING of dogs for the PUBLIC to OWN, why is that such a bad thing? I mean seriously.. It is breeding dogs, not an art form. It is a sad state of affairs when PEOPLE are afraid to breed a pair of dogs NOT because of health reasons or finding enough homes, but due to LUNATICS who will stop at nothing to shred any and everyone who does NOT bow down and abide by their dillusional ideals, or those people who will not be TOLD what to do. Think about this, just how many times have you heard of breeder feuds then turning into owner feuds, and why?? Because he said she said crap. That is, unless you really are dealing with a lunatic, like some of us have had the unfortunate reality of doing. To these holier than thou, aspersion caster's is GO CLIMB BACK UNDER WHAT EVER ROCK YOU CRAWLED OUT FROM. This is a free world, and those who live in said place, can do what ever the hell they damn well feel, contrary to your opinion. It is not a bad thing to be a breeder of dogs. It is not a bad thing to reward yourself for your hard work and efforts by charging a price for your pups and making a few extra dollars. It IS a bad thing when you start to believe your own lies of charging exhorbenant amounts of money due to the cost it takes to raise puppies to 10 weeks of age. It IS a bad thing when the dogs you breed are not being tested for health or mental issues, and are not being properly taken care of. To those of you who are going against the grain, NOT doing what some powers that be breed club or lunatic who runs it tells you, my hat comes off to you for standing up for your RIGHT to do as you please with what YOU OWN! Peace out