Hi. One of my pet peeves is people who buy from backyard breeders. Breeders just increase the volume of pets in shelters and out on the streets. However, some people don't want to deal with the issues of an animal that's been in a rescue, shelter, or sanctuary for any amount of time, therefor a baby from a breeder is preferred. I have dogs and parrots and try my best to feed them the right foods, socialize properly, and keep them engaged enough to keep away any unwanted behaviors that can result in them being rehomed or put in a rescue. Research and education is key.