Going with a Breeder or Adopting

This has been a very difficult decision for us to make.  We have adopted dogs from the Humane Society and we have purchased dogs from breeders.  I also looked at German Shepherd Dog rescues in the area.  We decided to go with a breeder because I feel it allows us to have more control over the type of dog we are getting.  Since I have two small children I wanted to make sure that the dog we picked would be a good match.  Since a German Shepherd is such a  powerful large dog I was nervous about bringing in an "unknown" dog into the family.  Don't get me wrong as I said we have adopted dogs in the past and I feel that adopting animals is VERY important due to the large population of "homeless" animals.  I encourage anyone to adopt an animal if and when their  personal situation allows.  I look forward to sharing my experiences and please let me know of any questions or suggestions you might have.