Why do people think Purebreeds are so much better then mixed dogs & that mixed dogs mean nothing.?!?

Question

Why do people think Purebreeds are so much better then mixed dogs & that mixed dogs mean nothing.?!?

Answer 1

Nothing is wrong with mixes.



Intentionally breeding mixes is wrong. Intentionally seeking a breeder who breeds mixes is wrong.



There are no health problems that mixes are immune to.

Answer 2

Nobody has anything against mixed breed dogs. We are all fed up with the irresponsible people who breed these dogs. They end up at shelters and while some are saved, thousands are killed each day . Shelters are over full with peoples accidental breeding and breeding because their dog is cute.



People need to be responsible and get the dogs spayed and neutered. I love every spayed and neutered dog pure bred or mutt as long as they are fixed unless bred for conformation.

Answer 3

*deep breath*



Okay, this question gets asked a lot, because people on here don't READ the entire questions and answers.



Nobody on here hates mutts. NOBODY.



What we DO hate are the irresponsible breeders who BREED mutts with silly names for ridiculous prices, and the buyers who stick their noses in the air and brag about their $2k F2GBY2K whatever friggin' goldendoodlepoo, and just refuse to accept the fact that the exact same MUTT can be found at the local pound for a $50 adoption fee, already vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, etc. The dogs that are in shelters are there and dying because of bad breeders. How many show-quality champions do you see in shelters? Unless it somehow ran away and was never tracked down (highly unlikely) that answer would be "zero". Why? Because the breeders only produce a few puppies, and find excellent homes for all of them, and provide a life-time return policy for the new owners so that the dogs never have to go to a shelter. Bad breeders hand out crappy dogs with bad health and bad temperments and refuse to do anything about it if the new owner isn't satisfied- and thus, the dogs end up in shelters. Irresponsible owners who refuse to spay/neuter their dogs also contribute to this.



Bottom line, all dogs are wonderful, but don't pay a moron for a mutt when they are dying in shelters by the millions.

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with a mixed breed dog.



Intentionally breeding mutts is wrong. PAYING for mutts is wrong.



There is no evidence whatsoever that mixed breeds are healthier than purebreeds.



Don't you see? Why pay for, or breed a mutt? Walk down to your shelter, and then tell me you think they should be bred.

Answer 5

*yawn* We're tired of answering this same old argument - which is what this is by the way. We have nothing against mixed breed dogs - we only have something against the unscrupulous 'breeders' (and I use that term very lightly) who thrown together two random dogs - usually the fad dog of the moment - without any regard for health or temperment, but purely for profit. THESE dogs are sickly and sad and will more than likely end up in shelters when their unsuspecting owners can't pay the vet bills anymore.



RESPONSIBLE breeders, on the other hand, choose one breed to dedicate themselves to, choose only the finest specimens and breed them for all the finest qualities of that breed, for health and for temperment.



Please go away now. No one will change your mind and you're making me tired.

Answer 6

Who said that? Not me, for sure.

Answer 7

I doubt that any true dog lover thinks that.

Answer 8

Purebred dogs, if bred correctly ARE HEALTHIER THAN MUTTS. Most mutts are from unknown parentage (strays. Strays that likely have diseases) or are bred by BYBs who don't do any health testing. I just wanted to point that out and the the whole "hybrid vigor" thing is a myth.



Mixed breed dogs are more prone to have hip dysplasia, thyroid problems, luxating patellas, and any other diseases common in dogs who are not properly cared for and have had no vet care or health testing.



I personally prefer purebreds from good breeders because I know what I am getting. I know that both parents are health tested, are beautiful and have wonderful temperaments. I know that the puppies are raised in a loving environment. I know what my puppy will grow up to look like and most likely act like.



Most people want a dog with specific traits and looks, such as myself. You can't get that in a mutt. They don't breed true.



Other than that, mutts are wonderful. I have two.

Answer 9

I don't have a problem with mutts. I have a problem with intentionally breeding mutts and slapping a cutiesy name on them.

Mutts aren't any healthier than purebreds, whoever told you that was stupid. Actually, most of my mutts are sickly and have died at around 8 years old, whereas my pures have lived to be 12+.



I would NEVER pay for a mutt. All my mutts have been free.





Please do your research so you don't sound like an idiot next time.





(19 thousandth time I've answered this SAME question.)

Answer 10

mixed dogs do not mean "nothing", and I don't believe anyone ever said that. the problem we have here in the dogs section is with those who breed "designer dogs". If you want a mixed breed, there are plenty of unwanted ones in the shelters. Why add to them?



Also, the only people that breed these "designer dogs" are BYBs and puppy millers. So when you buy one of these cute little mutts. you are supporting a horrible market of animal cruelty, as well as sacrificing the life of a shelter dog in need of a home. Its not the dogs we don't like, it is their breeders. and in order to put an end to this, we must stop the demand. With no demand, these irresponsible breeders will stop making money and, in return, stop breeding these mutts.

Answer 11

I have both purebreds and mixed breeds. I think that all dogs have dog dna. All dogs are equal. Obviously the shape and size of dogs plus their drives makes some dogs more acceptable for some tasks. Afghan Hounds will probably never be guide dogs. But they fulfill their purpose in life too.



Overall, all dogs are dog and all have their own purpose and value. There is no difference as long as the dog suits it's purpose in life. All my dogs are companion dogs, and they all suit that purpose purebred and mixed.



The greatest champion purebred with the longest pedigree has dog dna just like the stray cur that is found roaming the street.

Answer 12

You're right, a dog is a dog.

But if you want a dog to fulfill a certain function - whether it's sitting on your lap all day or guarding you against burglars, you want to have a good idea that the dog you do get will be physically and mentally capable of doing that job. No use buying a lapdog if it turns out as big as an Akita (not that an Akita objects to sitting on a knee!).

"I bet that if Mixed Dogs were more expensive then purebreeds that people would like them much better"

Well, isn't that what breeders of Designer Dogs are banking on - the gullibility of buyers??

You're happy with your mixed breed, I'm happy with my purebreds, what's the problem? It doesn't mean I think my dogs are better than yours because they are purebreds - just that they are better for me because I got what I wanted by researching the breeds and their characteristics.

By the way, it's a myth that mixed breeds are healthier, 3 of my purebreds have reached 16 yrs old and been active right up to the end. My neighbours have 3 mixed breeds between them, one has HD, one suffers fits & one is incontinent (the oldest is 8yrs)

Answer 13

1) "a dog is a dog."



Too true....



2) " bet that if Mixed Dogs were more expensive then purebreeds that people would like them much better, they just want to be able to say; "i have a purebreed."



Hate to say it, but it's already happening. People are intentionally breeding mixes to make money, claiming they are the next breed of dog.



I hate to break it to them (and you) but mixes are not "breeds", intentionally bred or not. The definition of "breed" involves a lot of big wording but basically states that the line of dogs has noticably similar looks, characteristics, and behaviors, etc.



When breeding mixes, you don't get that. You can have pups even in the same litter that look totally different because you have two totally different sets of genes that can be chosen from!



Another pet peeve of mine is that people breeding these dogs dont adhere to proper breeding rules and skimp out on vet care and genetic testing, thus the pups are poorly bred and not healthy.



3) "it doesnt have lots of health problems like purebreeds do"



If you get a purebred dog from a reputable breeder then the chances of health problems are slim to none. Why? Because breeders check for genetic and health conditions before breeding. They don't breed unhealthy or poor quality dogs. You don't get that with moth mixed breed dogs (intentionally bred or not!)



4) Some people would just rather have a purebred so they know what to expect. They would know the size, general temperament, what the dog was bred to do, etc. In mixes you can get either quality of the parent, both, or neither! It can create problems.



But i otherwise agree that there is nothing wrong with mutts. I had one, i have one now, and i plan on adopting again in the future. Intentionally breeding them though, is a bad thing to do - leave it to the pros to breed dogs.

Answer 14

They are mutts. If you find a so called "breeder" let any guarantees they give you go in one ear and out the other. You can't guarantee anything with a mutt dog. Also the vast majority of these are very poorly bred. The breeding them just throw two dogs together, wait for pups to hit the floor, and slap some 'magical' name on them. No healthy testing is done and they don't prove that the parents are actually of breeding quality. If your wife wants a mutt, go to the shelter. There are plenty of dogs waiting for homes. Don't support the people breeding these mutts, if the money goes away they'll stop breeding them. Or you can find a breed rescue or reputable breeder for a purebred.

Answer 15

The same reason people think purebreeds are full of health issues and mixes can't get the same genetic problems...lack of research.



You're right about if mutts were more expensive than purebreeds people would want them more, just look at the Poodle mixes people are selling.



Personally I love both purebreeds and mutts, and can see the benefits of both.

Answer 16

I don't think you should ever value a dog by how much you paid for them. I don't care if you paid a fortune for your dog or picked it up abandoned at the pound - a dog is a dog, and what's more it's a little life, regardless of what breed it is. To be honest I think I prefer mongrels because I think they generally have better health. All my dogs up til now have been mongrels and rescued dogs and they are all beautiful, intelligent, healthy dogs. My housemate had a pedigree puppy and he died at 10 months old from a heart defect. I'm not saying that a mongrel can't have that too but I think it's much more likely with pedigree dogs. When you limit the gene pool too much you end up with health problems. We have a new pedigree puppy and he's beautiful and healthy (thankfully). One of my dogs at my parent's house, a little mixture of everything, is 17 years old and still going strong if that's anything to go on.



I just read everyone else's input - I don't agree with designer breeding either although I don't think that's hit Ireland yet, at least as far as I know. We had all our dogs spayed mainly because we knew that people wouldn't take mongrel puppies - sad as that is. I think I would always choose a mongrel myself but I'd get it from the pound and I'd definitely have it neutered.

Answer 17

there is nothing wrong with mutts (mixed breeds). Dogs are dogs. I prefer purebred dogs, b/c my family has had a bad experience with rescues. GOOD breeders NEVER make much money from selling a puppy, they are compensated for the first 8 weeks of the puppies life. BTW MUTTS ARE NOT HEALTHIER THAN PUREBREDS! Hybrid vigor theory remains UNPROVEN. Certain breeds have their good traits and their not so good traits, GOOD breeders attempt and succeed in eliminating the negative traits, and it keeps the breed alive. Being mad at purebred owners is stupid b/c its a waste of time and personal preference. Be mad at the moronic owners who do not spay/neuter their pets!

Answer 18

I have no problem with mixed breed dogs. I have a problem with people who combine two dogs to create a 'designer dog' then sell them at some rediculous price as a 'breed' Mixed dogs are great, so are pure breds. Irresponsible, intentional breeding is what many of us come down on. spend some time at a shelter...it breaks your heart...but you come back because those unwanted animals need you.

Answer 19

It's not the mixed breed dog that I don't like, it's the idiots that allow their dogs to roam and breed at will to whatever they come across, or the unethical moron that is intentionally producing mixed breed dogs.



Yes, I have purebred dogs, and have had mixed breed dogs.

All of mine come from health tested sires & dams, and have had age appropriate health testing themselves. All this crap about mixed breeds being healthier is bologna.... they are compounding and sometimes even doubling the potential health issues pups can/might have.

Answer 20

For everyone who says that mutts aren't discriminated against here, go to this question and scroll down to the last answer:



https://answersrip.com/question/index?qid=20080717071046AAraeVp



If you don't want to do that, at least read this quote:

"Sticking a lying label on mutt will not change the FACT that that's what it is.

Putting whipped cream on a turd does NOT make it dessert."



Now, I had simply asked what was wrong with trying to guess the breeds in a mix - I was not supporting breeding mixes or buying them, I was just asking why people lash out at ANYONE who tries to guess what their dog is...shelter dogs, mostly.



And in response, someone likened a mutt to a "turd."



Now, tell me that doesn't reek of discrimination!

Answer 21

I love dogs of all kinds. My dog is a mixed breed -- lab/border collie. And she's awesome. I've always preferred mutts because they're unique.



As for the person who is concerned about people irresponsibly breeding mutts and their ending up in shelters. Well, yes...that happens. But plenty of irresponsible breeders also breed purebreds and they end up in shelters. Both, to me, are equally as bad.

Answer 22

I've had both mutts and purebreds and loved all of them. My current dog is a mutt I got from a rescue shelter.

Answer 23

i think the main reason is that people like the idea of having a purebred. Also you can reasearch purebreds and not mixed breeds to see how much you have to walk it and see how much you have to groom it.

Answer 24

I've never had a purebred. My first dog was a lab mix, and my current one (I just adopted him last week) is a terrier and chihuahua mix (more terrier though).

Answer 25

Okay, purebreeds don't have a lot of health problems as long as they come from reputable breeders.



All dogs are worth the same - they all love you, they all are eager to learn, and they all require money for food, vet bills, and merchandise.



This is spam...so I have reported it, but that's okay...

Answer 26

There's nothing wrong with mixed breeds -- I own one myself and love her just as much as my purebred. It is the breeding of them that pisses us off. People who breed mixes and non-breeding quality purebreds and the people who support these "people" all help to contribute to this:



http://www.dogsindanger.com

http://www.poomixrescue.com

http://www.awarenssday.org

http://www.prisonersofgreed.org

http://nopuppymills.org

http://www.brightlion.com/InHope/InHope_en.aspx

http://youtube.com/watch?v=emGZBLVJmGI

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hpAXRx8FRRE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1bpDE6Vx_QU&feature=related

Answer 27

my family have always had mostly mixed breed dogs and they were great. the one time we had a purebred she died a month later of Parvo even though she was supposed to have had her shots.

Answer 28

I completely agreee with you! Dogs are dogs. I always feel horrible for muts :(.