Not exact matches
I will say this: the extremes
of temperament and
behavior so often seen in
purebred dogs are less common in mixed breeds.
* It is easy to research any health problems the
dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what
behaviors to expect * You have the option
of showing your
dog * You have the option
of breeding your
dog (and collecting stud fees or selling the
purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable
of raising a litter
of puppies, always consult with a reputable breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your
dog.
With the different wants
of owners and the different traits and
behaviors in different breeds, mixes or even different lines
of purebred dogs, it is the unusual situation where the match between
dog and owner is perfect.
Even mixed breed
dogs can carry some
of these
behaviors, especially if they're a hybrid or designer
dog breed (these are usually pups produced from two
purebred parents from different breeds, such as a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle).
In the same way that inbreeding among human populations can increase the frequency
of normally rare genes that cause diseases, the selective breeding that created the hundreds
of modern
dog breeds has put
purebred dogs at risk for a large number
of health problems, affecting both body and
behavior.
- Sportsmen refuse to compromise their commitment and obligation to the sport
of purebred dogs by injecting personal advantage or consideration into their decisions or
behavior.
Those
of us who consider ourselves to be truly dedicated to the preservation
of purebred dogs must make a dispassionate analysis
of the human
behavior surrounding canine genetic disease and realize what it is doing, not only to our
dogs, but to ourselves.
NAIA applauds those groups and individuals that have been successful in promoting reasonable laws and challenges
dog owners everywhere to merge into a larger effort to defeat or overturn breed - specific laws and to focus their attention on public education and on regulations that hold owners accountable for the
behavior of their
dogs, whether
purebred or mixed.
Together, AKC, UKC, and thousands
of non-affiliated clubs and groups promote
dog sports and pet
dog training, help pet owners solve
behavior and training problems, operate
purebred rescue groups that take pressure off
of shelters and save
dogs, and provide public education.
Whether you want a puppy or a more mature
dog, a
purebred or a one -
of - a-kind mixed breed, even a rabbit or hamster, shelters and rescue groups have the best selection
of animals anywhere — all screened for good health and
behavior.
Most breeds
of dog (
purebreds) have genetic issues inherent to the breed, and all the inbreeding is resulting in animals with more unpredictable / destructive
behaviors.