Sentences with phrase «lower than purebred»

The percentage of hybrid designer dogs with genetic problems is much lower than purebred dogs because the gene pool is mixed.

Both these breeds suffer few health problems so vet bills should be lower than some purebred dogs.

Not exact matches

Some experts believe in hybrid vigor — the idea that mixed breed dogs are inherently healthier than purebred dogs because they have a lower risk for inherited health problems.

This notion is supported by the fact that several pet insurance companies charge lower medical premiums for mixed breed dogs than purebreds.

Purebreds comprised a lower percentage (32.7) of surrendered dogs, and their adoption rate (49.9) was slightly less than the 51.4 percent rate for mixed breeds.

Purebred pets are at lower risk of surrender to shelters than mixed breeds, and dogs purchased for more than $ 100 have the lowest risk factors of all.

But fortunately, the risk is lower in mixed breeds than in purebreds.