It's a dog. Who cares?
I don't get why anyone would want a "papered" dog anyway. What's the big deal?
2006-12-02 07:41:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Some people have the misconception that "papered" and "pure bred" are better.
I have 2 american pitbull terriers, not papered, that I rescued. I have one pitbull mix, one heinz 57, and another pitbull that I am fostering.
Now people are obsessed with "designer breeds," which are nothing more than mutts with a cutesy name attached...and a hefty price tag!!! These are not pure bred anything, and it drives me crazy to hear about all the new "breeds" coming out.
This is a great question. I understand people who are reputable being picky and obsessed, but for the normal every day pet dog, it makes no difference.
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2006-12-02 07:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not an obsession, it's a preference. I happen to like German Shepherds; the breed traits are what I'm looking for in a dog.
(and it's never "just a dog." People who feel that way should stick to tropical fish).
And what is important is the breeding, not the papers. I can buy a "papered" GSD from a puppy mill and get a dog with dysplasia, pannus, you name it.
Or I can get a quality dog from a conscientious breeder who carefully picks his breeding stock for health and stamina rather than profit.
2006-12-02 08:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love German shepherds, whether AKC registered or not. The breed has all the traits that I value in a companion animal: intelligence, loyalty, and terrific personalities. My current Shep is unregistered, but she's smart, fun, and the best dog I've ever owned.
That's not to say that I haven't owned other breeds (everything from a Husky cross to a Scottie) and loved them just as much. There are great dogs in every breed, but not all breeds suit everyone's temperament or lifestyle.
I don't consider myself to be obsessed with German shepherds, but I do know the characteristics that I want in a pet. The German shepherd comes as close to the perfect dog for me as any breed possibly could.
2006-12-02 07:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfeblayde 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pure breed dogs are bred for distinct purposes. Ex: You wouldn't get a Beagle if you need a sled dog. People generally look for a specific breed because it has characteristics that suit their lifestyle.
2006-12-02 08:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ppl get a papered dog for many reasons. Could be for breeding purposes or getting papers is a way of proof that you have a purebred and not a mutt. For show purposes.
2006-12-02 07:48:13 · answer #5 · answered by undertowrottie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, I have a purebred Siberian Husky that I rescued, and he sure isn't papered. But, I've had a love for this breed for 11 years now and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. But then again, I also love Boxers, and Rotts, and Pugs, and Aussie Shepherds, and the list could go on. I also love mixed breeds! I don't think there's anything wrong with having a favorite breed.
2006-12-02 07:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What, I should go coursing with a Poodle cross??? My friends should go hunting with a Sheltie cross???
SOME people still use their dogs for the function they were bred to do. Just because YOU don't doesn't mean nobody else does.
I can just see my Poodle cross bouncing along after the lure! I can just see my friends Sheltie cross running around the field yapping!
Were you AWARE that different breeds have different jobs?
Well, I'm off to hook up my Whippets to a sled, we're going mushing....
LOL!
2006-12-02 15:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the years I have had many pets some pure breed, some mutts. They have all been a wonderful addition to my home, and each one was loved. When my husband decided that he wanted a bulldog I wanted a pure bred puppy, only because bulldogs are expensive and I wanted to research his parentage to be sure that he came from healthy, parents. $2000.00 for a puppy is a big investment, and I didn't want a sick, ugly dog for that kind of money. He is a great bulldog with a $900.00 stud fee, I couldn't get that without his papers
2006-12-02 08:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by mommawe 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Some people want to use their dog for breeding pruposes to preserve the breed or to put them in shows. To do either, you need papers. Personally, I don't care. I opted not to register my Lab because why do I care? She's not going to be bred nor will she be oput in shows. She's my companion and that's all that matters.
2006-12-02 07:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a "papered" white Siberian Husky and I have a mutt....they are both the same to me but others do obsess in a way that I could not relate to. I love them both but my Husky I can breed her if I wanted to and I could make a very large amount of money. But I couldn't watch her go through all that pain. Alot of ppl are in it for the $$$$
2006-12-02 07:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by devjazz2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋