While the differences between the breeds are slight, most
professional breeders such as the American Kennel Club and the United Kennel Club eschew mixing the gene pools, and treat the two lineages as distinct.
Not exact matches
Such attacks can be traced to the attitudes of dog registries and
professional breeder organizations, including the American Kennel Club, that lobby intensively against even modest improvements to the welfare of puppy mill dogs.
Be sure to ask any questions you may have to an educated
professional such as a rescue organization or a reputable
breeder and really prepare before deciding to bring your new dog home.