Comments on: Purebred Vs Mutt – Common Objections To Mixed Breed Dogs

By: Peppy Sclafani

Peppy Sclafani — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:31:39 +0000

An all American Mutt! Marie, you hiy the nail on the head! These, not so new anymore mixed breeds or as some say Designer Dogs (!) are just that. According to this article a mutt consists of three or more breeds. With all due respect to the writer, mixing any amount of breeds is a mutt to me. Bottom line, as long as we love them, take care of them, keep up on vaccines and such, and get them medical help when they need it, That’s all that counts. As a kid growing up in NY, we had mutts and purebred ( everyone seemed to have had a German shepherd). We didn’t go the ” purebred” breeders. They were either given to us or we got them outside of a grocery store for free! Yes, German shepherds and Collies too! Both were ” purebreads”. Then there was the infamous mutt. He was tawny tan, black on the muzzle. Sweet as can be. Most likely a Lab mixed with something. Seemed like everyone at one time or another had one of those as well. Years later we started getting pure bred English Shepherds ( two different breeders). Smart, beautiful, wonderful. Ends up they had similar ” genetic health issues as good old Muttly’s. Sure, they had their “papers, bloodlines, and all that good historical stuff. In the end, it didn’t matter. They all lived good, happy, long lives and blessed us beyond measure. Next time, we’re going to rescue our puppies \ dogs. Saving them from being euthanized because they aren’t ” wanted” is priceless compared to a fancy names next generation.

By: Patricia Sclafani

Patricia Sclafani — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:07:27 +0000

Regarding #5: Why do you many purebred are ” delibately” need with health defects….? There’s no purpose to that.

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:16:15 +0000

Interesting article. My mutt was from a non-pedigreed-rottweiller crossed with a chow that jumped the fence., and who knows what before that. Her 110 lb litter mate resembled a heavy boned yellow lab, while she was a 60 lb brindle with a hint of pit bull. Her litter mate was loyal, and quick to train. She was an independent (stubborn), but even-tempered. Her health was extremely robust for most of her 18 years. The bottom line is she was an all-American mutt.

By: Kim c

Kim c — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:29:25 +0000

I have 4 MIXED GREAT PARANEIZE pups. They’re 7mons old and already the size of a golden retriever. They’re wonderful and so intelligent. They enjoy stuffed animals to play with and chewie are a favorite..BUT,lol,they are stubborn or hardheaded. My male is beginning to show aggression and greedy behavior towards the females when I give him a chewy or toy. This normal and what can I do to correct his

By: Annmarie Kolb

Annmarie Kolb — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:54:58 +0000

I’m looking for a mastiff rottie puppy if you know where I can get one a littt girl at a reasonable price brindle

By: Annmarie Kolb

Annmarie Kolb — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:08:32 +0000

I have a mastiff rottie shes a great dog

By: Julz

Julz — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 08:45:36 +0000

I don’t have a problem with mixed breeds in general, but have a huge problem with mixes that produce offspring that cannot live a normal healthy doggy life. I’m not talking about obvious inbreeding issues, but instead “on trend” dogs that cannot breathe properly after a short run, have hip and elbow problems at young ages, or need cesareans to give birth.

By: John

John — Thu, 17 May 2018 20:07:20 +0000

That’s a good point that fashionable breeds get higher prices. I guess dogs can be trendy. Purebred dogs can also participate in dog shows.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 03:50:56 +0000

Excellent, factual article. Thank you.