I was taken a little off guard recently when another (non breeder) friend mentioned a mutual friend's reason for wanting to breed, which really surprised me as I had been convinced of her good principles. It was "So she could have nice, healthy pups for her friends, kids friends, etc." A short term endeavor.

To me, breeding is a long term commitment, period. If not, where are the goals one should make, and who is going to be called when there is a problem? Rescue!!! The ever ending cat chasing tail syndrome...