Dog Advice – Mixed Vs Pedigree

Dog Advice – Mixed Vs Pedigree

People often ask if they should go in for a mixed breed dog or a pure breed dog.
The answer lies in the requirement which normally various from person to person.
Let us understand what each means –

Mixed Breed a.k.a. mongrel, mutt or crossbreed is a dog that is a mixture of two or more breeds of dog populations. Dogs interbreed freely, except where extreme variations in size exist, so mixed-breed dogs vary in size, shape, and color, making them hard to classify physically.

Pure Breed is a dog having certain biological traits which are passed on to all subsequent generations when bred with another pure breed dog for the same traits.

Here I present few points which may help you in taking the right decision –

Traits
The mature appearance and behavior of purebred puppies is more predictable than that of mixed breeds, including cross-breeds.
Purebred dogs, the genetic variations are well documented and a breeder has a fair estimation of what type of offspring a given pair will produce
Mixed-breed dogs exhibit often unique appearances.

Health
Overall, mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier. They have more genetic variations than purebred dogs.
Often pure breeds can be associated with specific health problems. Breeding dogs who are prone to similar health problems greatly increases the chance of health problems in the offspring.
By breeding dogs who are prone to different problems, the chances are lowered of serious health problems. Genetic variety increases health.

Availability & Cost
There is usually an abundant supply of mixed-breed dogs wanting owners, available at negligible prices, while pedigreed dogs can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars and reputable breeders can be hard to find.

Links
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/tutorial1.html
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