peoples opinions on inter-breeding & hybrid mixes?

Question

i know many people have mixed opinions on this so was just after some opinions. personally, i do not agree with backyard breeding. i do however believe in reputable breeders who do this to better the breed (for purebreds) and for the absolute love of the breed. i know many people consider these "hybrid" dogs mutts, and truthfully, thats what thry r... but mutt is just a nasty word. i have a maltese x poodle who i rescued from a life of terrible abuse. though i never call her a maltipoo or moodle, i always refer to her as a crossbreed. i work in a shelter and deal with crossbreed dogs every day. i think that sometimes people are a little hard on these "mutts" because, while their genetic bloodline is not perfect, they r still wonderful companion dogs who have alot of respect and love to give to their owners.... i am really interested to hear other peoples opinions on these mixed breeds as it seems to be a growing trend. pls no abuse-im only after genuine answers and opinions! =)

dont get me wrong, i LOVEEEEE my mutt! she is wonderful and is such a character!! i love all dogs, mixed or not. if i meet a dog and have that instant connection with it (u know, when u think omg, thats my dog!) i will have it no matter what breed it is! =)

Answer 1

Mixed breeds often make better pets : )

The problem I have with people breeding designer "mutts" and giving them a fancy name to make money. I have 2 mixed breeds and don't even know half of their genetic makeup but that doesnt matter...a loving canine companion is more important then a fancy name that someone can throw around.

Answer 2

I love all dogs. Pure bred or mixed. I think it's ridiculous people will sell /or/ buy a Hybrid (mutt) for big buck$$$$$ I'm sorry but there are enough mixed breed dogs in the dog pounds, Humane Societies and shelters that really need good loving homes. Why cross breed dogs and make big profits when there are so many unwanted mix breeds already. Hybrid, cross breed, mutt...the names are all the same. Go to your local dog pound folks & you'll see all these dogs could be sold for big bucks then if some idiots sell them like their special just because of a name. All dogs are special not matter what bred or mixed name their called.

Answer 3

If you think about it, all the purebreeds we have today are "crossbreeds", take the Rat Terrier for example, its a mix of
whippets, greyhounds and beagles. Heres an excerpt from www.ratterrierclub.com

"During the 1910s and 1920s, the Rat Terrier was one of the most common farm dogs. Because Kansas Jack Rabbits were plaguing crops in the Midwest, to increase the speed and versatility of the Rat Terrier, some Farmers began breeding them to Whippets, Italian Greyhounds and other "snap dog" breeds. Around the same time, others in the Central and Southern regions, bred their Rat Terriers to Beagles to bring out a stronger prey and pack drive for hunting purposes. These early crosses eventually gave the breed the speed and "nose", as well as the good disposition they are known for today. A non-sparing, playful, happy-go-lucky, devoted companion that is also protective, and yet can be aloof with strangers. They are an efficient, intuitive hunter as well as an energetic and intelligent companion, at home in the city or country. "

Man has always mixed different breeds to try to make a better breed, this is common everywhere, livestock, pets, even plants.
Crossbreeds are in many ways better then purebreeds, thats my opinion.

Answer 4

I always have been and always will be partial to the mixed breed. A dog appeals to me most if nobody can figure out quite what's in it. These mixed breeds you refer to are just that - mutts. Unlike recognized breeds which have been carefully line bred to acheive certain results, these are just two breeds mixed. I see nothing wrong with this and if people feel better having a funny name for their mutt then that's ok with me too because they still share something in common with me - they like the mutts. (Call it what you want but I'll never let the word 'mutt' become a politically incorrect in my book, I only use it fondly).

Answer 5

To each his own, if someone can find enough people to buy the pups from an accidental breeding (how the mutt-a-Pooh thing started) by giving them a fancy name, more power to them.
As for myself and what I want for a dog, a specific breed isn't even close to what I demand. The pup will have a specific sire and be out of a specific dam, or quite frankly I'm not interested. I have over 50 years invested in my dogs, and there is no way I will ever breed one of them to a dog that I do not know EVERY detail about.

Answer 6

HI
I am a dog breeder, I do the testing hips eyes and have champion show dogs. I love all dogs, dogs are breed for different purposes and should be continued to be breed for different purposes but lately with all the genetic instability and the testing not proving to produce genetically sound pups that we need to widen the gene pool here and get rid of these defects. I like to see the new dogs coming out BUt their breeding should be planned as carefully as breeding for pure breeds, the testing and such needs to be done, some of these breeders are using bad stock in their cross breeding programs and if you wouldn't use it to create a pure breed then don't use it to create a cross.
Lammy

Answer 7

This question will probaly be debated for years to come & will probaly never be resolved..
But never the less :)
I bred & showed Boston Terrier's for 17+ year's & did fairley well I finished many champion's over the year's..
I gave up on the Boston's about 3 year's ago due to the ever increasing health problem's, C-section's & smaller & smaller litter's..
I now have (after much planning & thought ) started breeding Bulldog crosses..
I take each & every breeding as serious as I did with my show dog's, My male's & female's are tested & screened for problem's.I offer a very good 2 year written health guarantee & a lifetime guarantee aginst inherated defect's..
I have complete 6-7 generation pedigree's on everything..
All my breeding dog's are DNA certified reguardless of breed or breed's..
I'm not looking to create a new breed of dog rather inprove on what's out their..
My bully's can be active family member's they play non stop with our kid's they love hiking & swimming & can be real dog's unlike a lot of the bulldog's out their & still retain the bully look..
All my puppies are sold on VERY strict spay/neuter & while they may not be for everyone their a lot of people out their who LOVE them :)
Including myself

Answer 8

I am the PROUD owner of a 6 month old Bichonpoo. I bought her from a reputable breeder. I too don't support back yard breeders and puppy mills but there are reputable breeders breeding designer dogs. This pup is healthy, happy and well adjusted. She has no health problems, no behavioral problems she is a sweetheart of a dog. People interested in purchasing a hybrid need to check out the breeder they are purchasing from. I did thorough research before making my decision. The breeder bred these Bichonpoo as you said for the love of the breed. They are adorable, non-shedding, hypoallergenic, small in size. People should have a choice when getting a dog; one of those choices should include a hybrid dog. I resent the criticism I get on Yahoo answers from people who are against hybrids. They are too harsh. She is a wonderful, lovable dog.

Answer 9

Well, a cross breed is the mating or two pure bred dogs of a different breed and a mix breed is God only knows. Your question started about in- breeding which is all together different from the two. In breeding or selective breeding should only be attempted by professionals to create certain traits desired by the breeder. Cross breeding also, is used to bring forth certain traits but, have no guarantee which traits will come about. Mix breeding is random breeding and no predictions of health, temperament or traits can be predicted.

Answer 10

i think the word hybrid usually refers to inter species mixes, like a wolf/dog mix. i grew up with a peke-a-poo, this was when all these wacky mixes weren't popular. we just thought he was cute! i think the whole thing is really ridiculous. people spending $1200 for a labradoodle, which is really just a mix! they may be cute and i'm sure most of them are great dogs, but they are mixes, not breeds! i think there are plenty of mixes and mutts in shelters, we really don't need to be breeding more!