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All around, which kind of dog is better and why? I heard mixes are better 'cause they can fight off diseases better, but I'm not sure if that's true. Is it?
I'd rather get a mix, but that's just me.
It depends solely upon what you are looking for in a dog. Of course if you plan on showing or breeding it, it is probably better to have a purebred dog. Mixed breeds DO tend to be healthier, but they are also less likely to come from a reputable breeder with a health guarentee in many cases. If you are just looking for a buddy, then mixed breeds are great. The only bad thing about a mixed breed is that you usually can't tell what their temprement will be like, whereas with a breed you can look on the internet or in a book and see easily, for example, that labrador retrievers tend to be great family pets or that chiuhuauas aren't generally good with little kids. If you have a mix, you may not be able to tell what kind of temperment it will have. So it honestly just depends on your preferences.
From my experience, mutts have had better health in the general sense. Many purebreds are quite inbred, so the "faults" of their breeds become very prominent (ie. hip displaysia). I have two mutts and they're both the picture of health. No inbreeding here.
On the contrary, I've heard some breeders say that purebreds are better because you know their lineage and where they are coming from, and the health of their parents. I believe this is true in some instances ---in many, breeders are irresponsible and inbreed their dogs over and over just to make puppies for profit, and the health of the dogs usually suffer.
I reckon both are great. But I would suggest a PureBred if you want to enter in shows or stuff like that. I like purebreds and Mix Breeds, but I prefer PureBreds More. I own a PureBred Pembrokw Welsh Corgi at my house. He is great!
I've also heard that mutts have a higher tolerance for illness and disease, and from my own experience with both mutts and purebreds, I'd have to agree.
Not only that - mutts are cheaper to adopt
I found this pic online when I typed in Pug Mixes (I saw one the other day, the're cute) This one is a Maltese Pug Mix. so cute! grr! I cant post it, if you google it, it's the 1st one, it's black.
I agree with emmalism3568 but purebreds are pretty expensive I have a purebred and a mixed bred the purebred is a spoiled brat and the mixed bred is a whiney pest lol but I still love them
I agree with you, I'd rather have a mix, because purebreds are way expensive usually, and mixes are usually cuter!!! =)
--Liberty
mixed breed, all the way. they can look almost totally purebred, but they stay healthier, live longer, and are less irritable.
purebreds are worth more, but mixes are pretty cute sometimes, and they're unique
No dog is better than the other, the personality is what matters. :)
yup, lol, just looking 4 a buddy!=D
Mixed dogs tend to live longer
