Flippers seem to have only one motivation - profit. Breeders tend to be more interested in the animals first, money afterward. As you stated yourself, breeders maintain the animals. That means caring for and about them.
Yet, would not a primary motivation of a breeder be to produce that which is sold? And if that is true, how is that different from a flipper? Both are selling babies. One has produced them, one has not. Is the origin so important?
I may not be very smart, but what if I am?
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