To breed or not to breed... Why?

I still thin breeding, just to breed is wrong..these dog sheould be wanted BEFORE they are born...the parents should have what ever tests are needed before being bred...some of the post I am seeing out here just don't make sense. if you are going to breed it should be peridred titles and champion dogs. there are so many in shelters that's it's ridiculous when I see someone want to breed a chih and a chih-poo mix becuase someone wants a baby..go to a shelter...there are thougsand waiting for homes. Spome people told me I was a hypocrite b/c I have a pregant female..., however the owners of the dog that's pregant told me that had her spayed after her last litter...I didn't ask for paperwork. And since my husband is a few sndwiches short of a pinic...he left her out to play with a male pit and lets just say i'll have about 5 more mouths to feed in about 3 weeks. I am owrking very hard to make sure the pups are born healthy and that they have homes before they are born. And just for the record I wanted her spayed when I found out the owners refused and since they have taken such "good" care of her I made them sign a contract stating that they are recieveing nothing fomr this breeding as I am taking all the responsibilities for caring for Jasime and the pupies.
   
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Sage...I just went back and re-read this ..what do you mean that you don't beleive in the overpopulation therory? It is not a theroy, but a FACT..you cannot deny how may animals are euthanized in shelters every year. and what about all the people buying these "designer" dog like goldendoodles or labradoodles or schnoodles or morkies ? All of these so called breeds can be found ion your local shelter or rescue groups..so why do people still continue to breed? And why do they insist that they are "responsible" if they don't even bother to get the proper testing done? Yes it was irresponsible of me to trust my husband to pay attention to the dogs...that's how Jasmine ogt pregnant..and ever since she ahs been babies and give the best of care..she even has her own room...so do I feel guilty about adding o the pet overpopulation, however with in the next two months I will be making sure none of my dogs can ever make any more babies again.

Over-population isn't the biggest reason shelter dogs can't find homes: MANY people who purchase puppies want exactly that -- young puppies, often purebred -- and would not get a dog otherwise. (That's sad, but true.) Young purebred puppies that make it to shelters have no problem finding homes -- it's older, larger, mix-breed dogs that have real problems. (Like I said, that is sad -- I personally LOVE mix-breed dogs.) As for why breed in this day & age -- I have a Chihuahua who has the best temperament, health, and appearance of any dog I've owned, and both of her parents are equally healthy & friendly. I chose not to breed her because Chihuahuas have such difficult pregnancies, but otherwise I might have!