You didn't answer my question, the statement I posted clearly implies that you believe that purely because the breeder was breeding crosses, that they are a irresponsible breeder (which in my opinion, anyone that breeds without health checks is).

If you go to a rescue you'll see all kinds of dogs, "designer" and otherwise, so I don't see how that's relevant? My point is that people like you point out all these negatives about cross breeds as though they're specific to cross breeds and purebred dogs don't suffer with the same problems.

Lauren, that part of my post was about people buying, not breeders. When a post is started up about buying a cross puppy, people start posting about how it's unethical and about how horrible it is that people breed purely for money. It's NOT true in all cases and, as I said, people don't reply to posts about purebred puppies with those things (which are concerns when buying ANY puppy).

I just don't understand some peoples' need to alienate people simply because we choose a different breed of dog to others. If we've done our research, done everything we can to ensure buying a healthy, responsibly raised puppy, why is that any worse than doing the same for a purebred?

I don't expect cross breeds to be treated any differently to pure bred dogs and find it disturbing that supposed dog lovers find it acceptable to treat animals and their owners with very little respect (either directly or passively) purely because of their love for a different breed.