This is why I get sad when I see so many pets in shelters. I'd never go to a breeder to get a dog. My black lab is my best friend. Albeit he is hyper as all hell, when I am feeling down hes always by my side.

Now just think this dog was a stray, no one wanted him. His owners who got him from the shelter didn't give a damn to train him. He had horrible skin allergies and instead of changing his diet they fed him full of pills from the vet. I adopted him from his crappy owners and we have been best friends since! :)