Why are mixed breed dogs better then pure breed dogs?

Answer 1

They aren't. Seems like only mixed breed owners think so.

Answer 2

They aren't necessarily better. People claiming a mix doesn't get the "bad genes" from one breed or the other don't understand how genes work.

A mixed breed can get bad hips from both sides (as my old mix did). A mix can inherit bad and good traits from BOTH sides.

The myth that a mix is better is based on the idea that health problems in purebreds caused by in breeding don't happen in mixes. That would only be true if each breed were only susceptible to one genetic health problem and the problem were recessive.

So if only labs got hip dysplasia and it was recessive, then a lab mixed with something else wouldn't produce puppies with HD.

BUT THAT ISN'T HOW IT WORKS.

Many breed suffer from the same problems and mixes can often have MORE problems than well-bred dogs because no one screens the parents ahead of time for things like HD.

A well-bred purebred dog who is the result of careful planning, health screening and a smart breeder is a stable, good-tempered healthy dog.

This is not to say there aren't many wonderful mixed breed dogs out there---there are and I owned one. I am just trying to say that claiming a mix is automatically better than a purebred is not accurate.

Answer 3

Mixed breed dogs aren't necessarily better. What they usually are is less expensive, and usually come without breed specific traits...or a combination of traits that aren't as annoying or as costly.

For example, purebred boxers have a trait where they develop spinal cancer before age 4. Not all of them get the cancer, but it's a trait that's seen in them more than other breeds. A boxer mix, because of the other genes in his mix, is less likely to develop spinal cancer. He MAY, but it isn't going to happen as often as it does in purebreeds.

Now, I have 2 mixed breeds and an AKC Golden Retriever. One of the mixes is part poodle, and has several of the issues that come with poodles..skin allergies, reverse sneezing, the tendency to HAVE to lick people. The Golden has none of the issues Goldens can get. So, it's a crap shoot. However, this is the first mix breed I've ever had to present breed related issues.

(*shrug*) He's just a pest and I love him. I know he does it to annoy me. (*smile*)

If you aren't breeding and aren't showing, then there's no reason to spend a wad of money on a pure breed dog. In the long run, it'll probably save you money to go with a mix, and there are usually hundreds of them in shelters looking for a good home, and some love.

Answer 4

Some people believe mixed breed dogs are better than pure breed dogs because those who breed cross dogs that have problems such as bad teeth, bad hips or legs, eyes, other. This is passed down, father to son, to daughter until some pure bred dogs have many problems.

Mixed breeds have different genes from their background and although they may carry a gene that may give them certain diseases, if it is from only one parent, it will be less strong in the progeniture.

Answer 5

I think it really depends on the blood line in the purebred dog. Some owners irresponsibly breed their dogs just for some extra dough and it ends up weakening the breed. A good thing about purebred dogs is people know what problems are most common and a good owner can take precautions to help prevent those ailments.

Mutt dogs still have their problems just as purebreds do. It's just a matter of preference. :)

Answer 6

Both are great. It's really just a preference. Alot of people say mixed breeds tend to be healthier and live longer, but I'm not sure . I have 2 mixed breeds who I love to pieces and have been healthy, exept my 13 year old, who just started having some health issues last summer. I just suggest if you are thinking of getting a dog, you adopt one, instead of spending hundreds of dollars. You can even adopt pure breds. There are MANY rescues that need to find the dogs homes..

Answer 7

Pure breed dogs, bred by responsible breeders are generally healthier and more sound than mix breed dogs. Responsible breeders do their homework, get health clearances for the dam and sire, look into the successes and failures of the entire lineage will generally breed superior dogs. Irresponsible breeders who simply pair any two dogs together (mixed breed and / or pure breed), without trying to improve the lineage will breed inferior puppies.

Answer 8

It's not that they are better, they can be easier to work with because they don't have all of the "bad" genes that a purebreed might carry. Example, if a breed is known to be stubborn, such as a St. Bernard, if you breed the purbreed with a mixed breed, it will carry a portion of the stubborness of the St.Bernard, but not fully like a purebreed breeding. Chocolate Labrodars have long been wanted in a litter, they have been desired because of being different than the typical black, or yellow lab. A breeder can never guarentee that you can have a chocolate puppy born in a litter, it's all a matter of wait and see, but that's where the breeding comes into play.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hybrids being better is called hybrid vigor or heterosis. Hybrid vigor is observed most often in nature.

However, not all hybrids result in hybrid vigor.... if that happens that the offspring is less suited for survival, it is called "outbreeding depression." This is observed more rarely.

Anyway, there are two theories why this hybrid vigor is true.

The first is that many disease genes are recessive. That is-- the dog has to have two bad copies of the gene-- one from the dam and one from the sire-- to exhibit the disease.

Dogs of the same breed are more likely to have the same disease traits than dogs of different breeds. And a purebred pup is more likely to get two bad copies.

So interbreeding between the two different breeds, results in a healthy copy of the disease gene.

Okay, that's one theory.

The other theory is that the heterozygous alleles (different versions of the same gene) produce a more varied response to the environment so the offspring is better able to survive.

And it is usually true that hybrids are better.

However, if you want very specific traits than a purebred would be better.

Answer 11

In whose opinion are they better? They can be hardier because of no inbred bad traits but this doesn't guarantee a dog born without health problems. But a purebred without hereditary problems( or controlled problems) can live to the maximum age for his breed. Many mixed breeds have better temperaments because many purebreds are bred for beauty and the like, forsaking temperament. But there are conscientious breeders who only breed their stock with the finest temperaments. Therefore, mixed breeds are not always better than purebreds.