In your community, have you noticed a change in the public’s perception of purebred dogs?

Yes, of course. The increase in doodles, designer mixes, and rescue dogs is still in high demand regardless of cost and inherent problems. The “Adopt, Don’t Shop” narrative is very much how people acquire their dogs. I would like to see the AKC (American Kennel Club) do more to promote responsibly bred purebred breeds. And how about the many at-risk breeds and the narrative to save a breed from extinction? The AKC could do more, in my opinion. Too many breeds are shrinking in numbers, especially the Terrier Group!