RESPONSIBLE breeders or not

It has been some time since I got on my high-horse about rabbit care and over breeding. Lately phone calls from people have convinced me that there are a number of people (I really don't even consider them breeders) who produce high numbers of bunnies and sell them for $50 or so, usually they site the bloodlines of well known breeders so they can sell their bunnies. I have seen a number of these bunnies from several puppy-mill type operations. I assure you that reputable breeders would never knowingly sell these people rabbits. The persons in question have even resorted to asking other people to try to buy rabbits from well known programs for them. Dirty unkempt bunnies from overcrowded conditions are not the way to begin a breeding or show program. Do not be fooled by web sites and ads proclaiming to have certain bloodlines, what ever bloodlines they have: the resulting bunnies are not representative of my breeding program or any other breeder of note. Most of these people breed more litters in a year than we breed in 3 to 5 years. WE rely on the quality of our stock not the quantity. It is appalling to see filthy carriers and dirty matted bunnies.
When I see a very poor level of care at a show..............I can only imagine how much worse it must be at home for these unfortunate animals.
Please please............before you buy.............be sure you know what you are getting. And please ...please before you sell ...........know where your rabbits are going.