Why are mixed breed dogs better then pure breed dogs?

arik0820 · 04-01-2007

Arvenis · 04-01-2007

Pure breed dogs are more inbred than mixed breed dogs. Making them more prone to genetic disorders, certain diseases and aggression.

nancymomkids · 04-01-2007

Some people believe mixed breed dogs are better than pure breed dogs because those who breed cross dogs that have problems such as bad teeth, bad hips or legs, eyes, other. This is passed down, father to son, to daughter until some pure bred dogs have many problems.Mixed breeds have different genes from their background and although they may carry a gene that may give them certain diseases, if it is from only one parent, it will be less strong in the progeniture.

siaosi · 04-01-2007

Because pure breds are raised for a specific purpose and its mainly in that area that they excel.Mix breedsare more versatile generally.

Kaia · 04-01-2007

Mixed breed dogs aren't necessarily better. What they usually are is less expensive, and usually come without breed specific traits...or a combination of traits that aren't as annoying or as costly.For example, purebred boxers have a trait where they develop spinal cancer before age 4. Not all of them get the cancer, but it's a trait that's seen in them more than other breeds. A boxer mix, because of the other genes in his mix, is less likely to develop spinal cancer. He MAY, but it isn't going to happen as often as it does in purebreeds.Now, I have 2 mixed breeds and an AKC Golden Retriever. One of the mixes is part poodle, and has several of the issues that come with poodles..skin allergies, reverse sneezing, the tendency to HAVE to lick people. The Golden has none of the issues Goldens can get. So, it's a crap shoot. However, this is the first mix breed I've ever had to present breed related issues. (*shrug*) He's just a pest and I love him. I know he does it to annoy me. (*smile*)If you aren't breeding and aren't showing, then there's no reason to spend a wad of money on a pure breed dog. In the long run, it'll probably save you money to go with a mix, and there are usually hundreds of them in shelters looking for a good home, and some love.

Pyrette · 04-01-2007

I think it really depends on the blood line in the purebred dog. Some owners irresponsibly breed their dogs just for some extra dough and it ends up weakening the breed. A good thing about purebred dogs is people know what problems are most common and a good owner can take precautions to help prevent those ailments. Mutt dogs still have their problems just as purebreds do. It's just a matter of preference.

Dane Lover · 04-01-2007

Mixes aren't better....they are no healthier, smarter, better tempered, etc then a purebred. They have just as many issues.What gives purebreds a bad name is the ones that are bred by BYB/Mills..in otherwords irresponsible breeders.

laura666 · 04-17-2007

I reckon Mixed breeds are alot better. each one is individual, and they can veer away froim common diseases, temperaments and injuries that the pure breed dogs are more susceptible to. The problem with mixed breeds is that you don't know how they will grow up to be like. You should always see the dogs parents to get a better idea of the do's history. It will show you how to care for it better.