Not exact matches
Things like size, coat length and if a breed drools are important considerations
as well, and please don't forget, there are many wonderful
dogs waiting at the shelter - including
purebred dogs!
But my 35 + years experience
as a
Dog Breed Consultant has taught me that people who want
purebred dogs are often basing their decision on the positive
things about
purebred dogs — without considering the negatives.
However, recently, there has been a good deal of debate
as to whether or not a
purebred dog is a good
thing.
Creating smaller versions of
purebred dogs means dabbling with their genes, which is never a good
thing as they can suffer from ailments like dwarfism.
While responsible
dog ownership and a love of
purebred dogs are second nature to you
as members of the fancy, many people in our communities don't know
things such
as basic care or how to buy a
dog from a responsible breeder.