[warmingglow]

I want a hyo-allergenic dog for my girlfriend's allergies, and when I mentioned on Facebook I was looking for a breeder, got a lot of shit for not adopting a dog. People were basically saying I was neglecting dogs and leaving them to die in kill shelters by not adopting one. I am not familiar with dog ownership but have never heard of shaming people for buying dogs. Is this really frowned on?

[red10minutes]

Certainly better to adopt, but buying one doesn't make you a bad person. I know plenty of people who buy dogs. Just make sure they're not from a puppy mill i guess.

[trollsmithtroll]

I mean, it's definitely better to adopt a dog. But I don't know if I'd shame a person for buying one.

[ThirtyTwo Mewtwos]

I agree with above, adopting is nice and all but isn’t always the best option. Something to consider is that adopting a dog is kinda like getting a used car, to a certain extent you’ll know what you’re getting. A new puppy? It’s a roll of the dice.

[forumuser1]

like other people have said, adopting is better but you’re not a bad person if you buy one. whatever works out better for you

[ghulaky123]

Adopt if you can, but if you have legitimate reasons why you would need/want a new dog/specific breed then it makes sense.

[Bullentain]

Judging is easer than trying to understand so people choose to judge. Don't bother, if you're happy with ur puppy then that's all that matters.

[Jason Jaze Depoorter]

I don't believe buying a dog instead of adopting is that bad. Adoption is always my option #1 , but if the current "market" doesn't suit your needs, then buying one isn't wrong in any way.

[ChorizoBlanco]

It is not, although the people that sell dogs are usually not really good people at all.

[menkesje]

It is not wrong, if you really would want a special kind of dog just get it. But if that doesent matter then adopt all the way

[darazz]

The only dog I care about are Chihuahuas, what am I supposed to do if I don't find one for adoption?

[James Simon]

Honestly, as long as you love the puppers and take care of him/her so they never end up in a position to become adopted due to not having a proper home, it doesn't matter. Give that puppers love and affection and that's all that matters!

[Imaboss Geroge]

Adopting is way better as you may get the chance to change their lives of dogs who may have gotten abandoned and neglected. Also it’s much more cheaper