[joeysteele]

I think it depends, there are probably,for some, good reasons to buy a Dog online rather than from a Dog home or shelter.

We got our first Dog from a breeder of Staffies and the one we have now is another from that breeder.
Once you buy a Dog as long as you have him/her checked at the Vet and ensure they have all the vaccinations necessary,I don't see the problem as to buying online or anywhere else.
If a Dog needs a home or a new home, then that would be fine by me to buy online. You could still insist on seeing it's former background anyway before doing so.