The breeding of
pure bred dogs goes back in history further than our current system of dog shows however.
This is more true
of pure bred dogs simply because the genetics of mixed breeds will vary in size, shape, and color more naturally.
Our listings of Puppies for Sale is
for pure bred puppies and dogs from dog breeders for pet quality, show or companion dogs.
Of course, characteristics that are stable
in pure bred canines are often lost to chance in hybrids.
For example, see below: the second dog in picture below can be accepted
as pure breed and show quality, but first one may be rejected.
It's not like there are
n't pure breed animals at the shelter looking for homes.
German Shepherd Puppy is designed exclusively for
pure breed German Shepherd puppies from 8 weeks to 15 months.
Regarding
pure bred pit bulls, there are many pit bull breeds, and I have trained many pit bull dogs of various breeds.
Mixed breed dogs often do not have the health problems associated with
pure breed animals.
The same is true for hip dysplasia and other health problems found all too often in
most pure breeds of dogs.
One that is deliberately bred from two
pure bred parents of different breeds, in order to get a puppy that combines both of their attributes.
We were surprised by how many different breeds there were to choose from,
even pure breed.
The Pit Bull in fact has a lineage that goes back further than most other
considered pure breeds in existence today.
A pet from a rescue also costs less than some of these prices and you can
find pure breeds at rescues and shelters.
This wasn't a puppy - mill breeder, but a local, reputable breeder who breeds high -
quality pure bred dogs once a year.
I have been involved in
raising pure bred dogs for over 30 years and have finished over 30 champions.
In fact there are puppies including
pure bred ones available through rescue!
He also advises pet owners to beware of the popular misconception that
certain pure breeds may be less susceptible to health problems than other breeds.
However, it is important to recognize that there are healthy dogs (of varying breeds,
including pure bred) across the state in need of homes.
I found clicker training when my
first pure bred smooth got through to me that he didn't understand why I was popping his leash.
To date, there are only about 160 - plus
pure bred type dogs while there are 500 + known and registered designer dog breeds.
If a mixed breed was born from two
varying pure bred parents, you can get an idea of what to expect by researching the behavioral tendencies of each contributing breed.
These two
pure breeds when mixed create some of the cutest, intelligent, and playful dogs ever.
Some owners who have bought
supposedly pure breed dogs are often shocked to find out that what they have is actually a mixed breed.
Stage A feline heart issues exist where your cat is showing no symptoms, but is either part of a mix breed or
pure breed where heart problems are common.
The problem with mix breed dogs is that these dogs stand vulnerable to all those ailments that the
participating pure breeds are exposed to, individually.
Mix - breeds, as a class, have more inherited diseases than any
single pure breed because of their broader gene pool.
Because of this, it can take us more time to find the perfect match with an adopter, hence our adoption fee for
pure bred cats is higher than our usual fees.