which is better? why?
2007-01-30 14:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i had this debate with myself and decided to do the more "noble" thing and get a mutt. well...you can't really predict what size a mutt will be...and long story short, the dog was HUGE!! she went 50lbs beyond what the vet said!
basically, the dog didn't fit my lifestyle, and i didn't meet her needs. i found a great home for her at my uncles farm....but it was a learning experience for me. the next time i got a known breed, with a predictable size!
i guess it depends on what your needs are, but for me, i should have been less concerned with doing the "right thing" because the right thing was getting a dog that fit my lifestyle. giving away my first dog sure didn't make me or her feel good, and i could have avoided it if i hadn't been so concerned with not looking like a snob.
2007-01-30 16:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-16 08:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had many pure bred dogs and a few mutts. The mutts had less health problems, but as a puppy you can't always tell how big they will get. If size isn't an issue, go with whichever one you like best and will make you happy.
2007-01-31 03:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mixed breed dogs tend to have far fewer health problems, in general. However, Pure-breds have more predictable personalities. It's pretty easy to know when buying a pure-bred aussie that it's going to herd you and everyone else in the household. You just can't say with any certainty with mixed breed dogs.
overall, I do prefer a mix.
2007-01-30 14:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by mywaphel 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If by non-pedigree you mean mutt, I would definitely say mutt :) Much healthier, because of a bigger gene pool, and much more fun. Shelter mutts are the best!
2007-01-30 14:48:50 · answer #5 · answered by Tazwell 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Uh, one with 4 legs and a tail, go with that one.
2007-01-30 14:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you visit this site http://www.dogsvets.net and consult
a breed expert
2007-01-30 15:17:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋