When our dogs had 2 puppies- that were not intended- we made a similar decision as your breeder friend. We had taken the pups (Flea and Jezza) and their mum (Tara) to the estuary for swimming lessons and socialization when a couple and their young 2-3 year old son came up to look at the female pup; with an amazed look on their faces. Their dog, who was of the same breed, had died of cancer two years ago... They had spent much time and money trying to help her to beat cancer- even natural therapy like messages- but in the end it got the better of her. She also happened to look identical to the female pup we had- which is unusual in ACD x border collie mixes, with all their random spots, markings and splodges! It was obviously meant to be and we let them have her- (vet checked, microchipped, wormed, de-flead and free of charge) because there was no better home in the world, and what less would we want for her?
Jezz:
You deserve your new little girl, and she is absolutely adorable!