2007-02-27 10:22:16 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
well i have a purebred pekingnese and a purebred dachshund.
also, a mutt (german shep/terrier/rottie mix)
I love them all to death :] I can't choose between.
I volunteer alot at my local shelter, so shelter dogs have a special place with me. Thats when I rescued my mutt (Chester).
But I also wanted a Dachshund for years, so decided to invest in one.
The pekingnese was my moms, we got him when I was a little younger, and she didnt have enough time for him, so I took him.
I have a mixed house, so im for both :]
2007-02-27 10:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by xtaintedLOVE 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It truly depends on the dog. If you want generalities.
Mutts tend to have less genetic problems because of a wider gene pool. The problem is you have no idea what problems could be present and it is a guess.
A well bred, genetics and health tested pup is often the best bet but even they get sick.
If you are talking in terms of temperament.
A mutt who is an adult is pretty easy to tell what their current temperament is.
A mutt who is a puppy could be just about anything.
Again a well bred, well raised pure breed is likely to have a stabler temperament.
Studies show that you can temperament test a dog and then do proper training and socialization and the dog will test differently.
There are problems totally unrelated to breeding such as lack of oxygen during pregnancy and raising of the pup that can ruin any good dog.
Still yet are whether the owner handles and raises the dog they get properly. It doesn't matter how "good" a dog is if they are treated poorly they won't be as "good".
Personally I like mutts because they are more unique to me. I have owned a CKC pup before and that dog was hell. When I was looking for my current service dog I considered a pure bred greater swiss mountain dog but there was no litters available for at least a year and the dog I found was great. So thats my opinion.
2007-02-27 18:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This depends on what you want the dog for. If you want a dog to do a specific thing, then you are more likely to say the pure bred dog is the better choice. If you want a pet, I would say a mutt would be a better choice.
2007-02-27 18:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll agree with most of the folks here. It depends on why you are getting the dog.
You can get either at the ASPCA or pound. Although puppies are cute, an older dog has already developed some personality, which takes the guesswork out of it. I've adopted all of my pets, cats, dogs, and an iguana (rescue) and they've all been wonderful pets, and lived a long time. Right now the iguana is the senior member of the pet brigade at 12 years. My last cat lived to be 20 and my last dog (shepherd/collie mix) lived to be 17.
2007-02-27 22:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by Charlie S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I prefer a mutt, but pure breed are good dogs. I would adopt a mutt before I ever get a pure breed but that's just me. If you do get a pure breed watch out for inbreeding.
2007-02-27 18:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by laney 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Depends....some pure breds have too much inbreeding in their stock (dalmations, great danes, etc.) which lead to both mental and physical complications for your puppy. Mutts have a similar problem in that you may have a mix of two breeds with poor traits - personality or otherwise. Pure breds are more expensive, and mutts are often free.
I prefer purebred rottweilers, mix breed pits and terriers, and any puppy who will be euthanized if I don't adopt it!!
2007-02-27 18:29:30 · answer #6 · answered by sjrae 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It is better health wise to get a mix because if the family has any sicknesses or health problems the offspring will most likely get the same problems. But with pure bloods you know all their pros and cons with a mix it is all up in the air you can only guess. I have a mix and he is lovely and has no problems. I think you should consider a mix over the pure but that is just me.
2007-02-27 18:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Stasia 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They both have their pros and cons.
I prefer purbreds because if I was possesed to do so, I could probably trace their medical history back many many generations and I can specifically screen for problems common to the breed.
Mutts are usually trial and error in this respect unless they have two purebred parents of different breeds, then I suppose you could do the same.
On the other hand, mutts usually have a deeper gene pool.
2007-02-27 19:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by Chels 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have one of each. I love them both. Cocker Spaniels are prone to ear infections - my purebread had one when she was 15. My mutt cost me $600 in ear infections a couple of years ago in a 2-3 month period. The saying that they are always healthier is not true. It depends on the dog. Pick the one you fall in love with, and don't support a puppy mill.
2007-02-27 20:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by sharon m 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you want, what you are looking for.
On one hand, when you buy a pure bred dog, you know approximately how big the dog will get, what kind of health problems to expect, temperment, etc.
On the other hand, mutts are notorius for being great pets, having almost NO health issues, and usually very inexpensive to buy. They also seem to be easier to train than alot of pure bred dogs.
One is not better than the other. It's just a matter of choice and what you are looking for.
2007-02-27 18:28:14 · answer #10 · answered by Pixie 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋