should only champion pure breeds reproduce?

Question

some people thinkthat these are the only dogs that should be allowed to reproduce, and this bothers me. if everyone had their lesser dogs "fixed" then only the rich could afford to buy a puppy. i love my mix breed dog shes great. and really dont see anything wrong with being a mix breed. I do have all my animals "fixed" but i was just wondering what would happened if everyone else did , would we all have the pets that we love so much? and please dont preach to me about the benifits of having your pets fixed, i already know about them i have worked in a vet clinic for about 10 years and all my animals are "FIXED" except my horse. they are someplaces that have a shotage for dogs and are having them transported from other areas.

yes i have been to my local humane society and have been unable to adopt a kitten i have been looking for about three months, when i do find kittens in the paper they are already given away, and yes like i said before our humane society is shipping dogs to other states that have a shortage of dogs to adopt out, and i was merely stating that IF EVERYONE EXCEPT THE CHAMPION BREADERS, have their dogs fixed.

Answer 1

Even if only Champion dogs were bred there still would be plenty of pet puppies available. Even champion/champion breeding produces pet puppies..sometimes all pups in a litter are pet quality. Lets just say in a litter of 10 puppies you are lucky to get one maybe two of show quality.

It isn't that champion only dogs should be bred it is taht only those dogs who meet breed standard, have passed genetic health testing, have stable temperaments etc should be bred. If this was the case there would be far fewer dogs with hip dysplasia, heart defects, thyroid issues, temperament issues, etc.

Answer 2

Should only champions be bred? Not necessarily, dogs should be bred because the breeders want to reproduce some pretty fine qualities. If they are not a breed champion, then perhaps they have some other outstanding quality.

For example, there are great hunting dogs that have never stepped foot in a show ring---but they are bred for their other qualities.

As for not being able to afford a pure bred dog if only champions are bred, that simply is not true.

I got my dog (who comes from outstanding performance and show lines) for less than some of the designer dogs at the closest pet store.

That's right, my dog (whose parents, grandparents, etc have every possible health clearance) cost less than a mixed breed with NO health clearances.

And I doubt we are going to run out of adoptable dogs at shelters anytime soon. I live in one of the areas that imports dogs and puppies ---and after talking to the folks who transported a group of pups to our shelter I am convinced that there are some places which will always have an overabundance of homeless animals. :(

Answer 3

My personal opinion, they don't have to be a champion to be used in a breeding program.

With the research I have done on particular dogs of my breed of choice, I have found that many highly decorated champions died between the ages of 3-8.

I feel if they are purebreds, and fall within the AKC standards, have had health screening done with favorable results that they can be used for breeding. I'd prefer to have a dog from a line of long lived dogs and healthy lines without a championship apposed to a dog from a champion or is a champion that might die by age 5.

Life expectency for my breed is 8-10 yrs. My oldest male is 12 and you'd never know it!

Answer 4

I have 2 mutts, and 2 purebred dogs. I think that puppy mills need to be stopped. I have no problem with mixed breed dogs, I think they are adorable and smart but the problem is with these "breeders" that are breeding so many times with no concern for the health of the puppys or the mothers. I don't think that there will ever be a shortage of dogs in the world.

Answer 5

The only responsible reason for breeding dogs is to preserve and improve a particular breed. Responsible breeders will only breed if after extensive study and experience, they have determined that the mating of a particular male to a particular female will produce offspring that constitutes a viable contribution to the breed to which they are dedicated. And, contrary to what was said above, each new generation will be an improvement upon the one preceding it, if bred correctly.

Answer 6

I have 2 beautiful pure breed dogs. one has no champion background. The second one is another story. He comes from a very long line of champions on both sides. I have lab work as far back as his grandparents on both sides. BOTH OF MY DOGS ARE NEUTERED. That is the choice I made for them. I think animals are like children, their parents have to make choices for them. All parents are NOT the same. There is really no right or wrong answer for your question. Everyone has to do what they feel is right for their pets.

Answer 7

Oh my gosh! Really? There are still people around (even ones that work in an animal field) that think there will be a *shortage* of dogs?

I promise, we will not see the pet overpopulation problem solved in our lifetime... or our children's life time... or thier children's lifetime...

If you have any doubt, visit, tour, or volunteer for your local open admission humane society. You'll see the problem first hand and realize the true scope of the over population problem.

Answer 8

Keep in mind that pure breeds are established by breeding the animals with desired traits and not breeding ( in the past culling ) the animals with undesireable traits. If you are not concerned with breed traits, it really doesn't matter if there is mating between breeds. My undersanding is that most first generation mixed breeds are wonderful dogs. The traits start to deteriorate in subsequent generations.