Someone PLEASE HELP!!!! something is wrong with my dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

OK! nothing is wrong with my dog. But what is so wrong with having a mixed breed puppy? Mutts are great dogs! Believe it or not ALL DOGS ARE PUREBRED MUTTS! They are all from wolves. Yes the same wolfs they were mixed with other species of wolves to get it to look like your dog. So actually why wont anyone buy a mutt? Its becasuse of those stupid dog shows isnt it? I have a mutt and he is way better than any of your "show dogs"! Anyways...........................stop going for the "purebreds" because even though you dont want to believe this they are ALL MUTTS!!!!

Answer 1

I don't believe people think its wrong. What is wrong is purposely creating more when there are so many of both out there dying in shelters and as strays on the street

Answer 2

Having a mutt is like a crap-shoot. As the dog ages you might end up having some genetic problems. There is a term called hybrid vigor which many people think causes a mix to be healthier then a pure-bred animal. The only thing that will make a dog healthier is good genetics. True bad genetics can be diluted with a mix but bad genetics will still be there....and problem hips, knees, hearts...etc will still pop up.

Most pure-bred dogs have some bad genes. A responsible breeder should have his dogs tested for ANY genetic disorders before breeding (not just hips and eyes). Every breed has their own problems.

So mutts are great but that doesn't mean they are better or worse then pure-bred dogs...they are just different. I use to work for "dog snobs" that thought all mix breeds should be put to sleep. I never agreed to that...however I think that people should stop breeding mixes without testing for genetics. Also making false claims of dogs being "non-shedding" or "hypoallergenic" should be illegal. No dog is non-shedding. Even hairless dogs shed the little hair they have.

Answer 3

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You did not intend to ask a question, but simply to rant about your anti-purebred opinion. People buy purebred dogs because they want specific things that can be predicted, like size, overall appearance, and certain behavioral skills that have been selectively bred for over many generations. If I am a sheep herder, I want to know that the dog I'm getting will have stamina, speed, intelligence, and a natural aptitude for herding sheep, so I am more likely to seek out a Border Collie that is the product of thousands of generations of breeding for that purpose. If I get a mutt, I'm taking a HUGE risk that the dog I get will have none of the characteristics needed to make it a sheep dog. If I am a little old lady who wants a dog to lie around on the sofa and accompany me to afternoon tea, and I get a mixed-breed puppy, it might very well turn out to weigh sixty-eight pounds and be hyper and powerful, way too much for a little old lady to handle, so I would look for something that stayed small, like a Yorkie or a Toy Poodle. You cannot predict how large a mutt will be, or what it's abilities will be, because there are too many genetic variables. Selective breeding has resulted in dogs that breed true to type, even though they all are of wolf ancestry. You do not see wolves being used to retrieve ducks, every wonder why? You do not see wolves being used by the military to guard top-secret bases, ever wonder why? Humans have, over the past 100.000 years, selectively bred for certain traits in certain dogs, resulting in dogs that excel at some things naturally, while not being so good at others. I used to hunt wild boar with dogs before an unrelated foot injury sidelined me, and there are very few dogs that possess the necessary traits, both physical and temperament-wise, to make good hog dogs. The chances of me getting a mutt that could do this as well as the breeds that have been specifically developed for this are slim to none, and I would only be subjecting the poor thing to a horrible death by mutilation and eviseration if I tried, while breeds like Catahoula Leopard Dogs and Blackmouth Curs(and in this case, "Cur" does NOT mean a mutt, but a family of purebred dogs) have a natural instinct that enables them to avoid the boar's charges and slashing tusks. People want purebred dogs of specific breeds for the same reason that people choose particular makes/models of cars or other vehicles.

Answer 4

calm down.
no not all dogs are mutts, each breed could have been considered a mutt at the moment of development for each each breed, but right now today, there are different breeds for different reasons. and yes people do buy mutts, not only you.
and don't say, "my mutt is way better than any of your show dogs!" because that's not true either, and each person here loves their dog, and each person thinks their dog is the best in the world. but you act like mutts should be treated like the king of all dogs. and just because people have a purebred dog doesn't mean it's a show dog. i have a mismarked toy poodle (a white spot on her chest) and so she was disqualified from being a show dog. the reason we got her is because we didn't plan on showing her anyway. people buy mutts and people buy purebreds, but no dog is any better than any other dog, even if it's a mutt believe or not.

Answer 5

well..we rescued our first dog from the SPCA, a 12wk staffordshire terrier/yellow lab mix, he is a mutt, he is a wonderful mutt!! I love him dearly!

However, when it was time to add another dog to the fam we decided to go with a reputable lab breeder and get a purebred. She will not be a show dog, she will be a family pet, we will not breed her, she is just a companion.

The reason we made this decision was because with our rescue dog, we have no idea of his background, his parents health, etc. And we have paid much much more in vet bills for him than we paid for the cost of our purebred.

Some people just want a purebred dog, I dont see anything wrong with mutts or purebreds. However, it is refreshing to be able to see the parents, know the temperment, see where the pup was raised, have a 2yr health gurentee, hips eye elbows certified and checked....etc.

Answer 6

Rosekm's answer hits the nail right on the head.

I have absolutely nothing against mutts, they can make great pets. I have a purebred, but I don't go around telling people that their mutts suck. So why do people like you feel the need to be negative to purebreds and purebred owners?

Purebred dogs are not mutts. Please check the definitions. Purebreds have been achieved through many many generations of selective breeding.

breed - noun
(Genetics.) a relatively homogenous group of animals within a species, developed and maintained by humans.
( http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/breed )

mutt - noun
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
( http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mutt )
(Disclaimer: that is a direct copy/paste from the source, I am not saying that mutts are inferior as pets.)

Purebred or mutt, it's still a dog. What matters is that the owner of the dog loves it and cares for it.

Answer 7

There is nothing at all wrong with mutts. I had one that was one of the best dogs ever born.

The dogs I have now are however pure breds. Simply for the fact my husband wanted a Chihuahua after Missy died. he had one as a kid that was stolen. We now have 4.

Sadly Missy was no doubt from a puppy mill. (I know we were suckered in by the puppy in the window at Christmas who was going to be left alone for 3 days while the store was closed)

She was sick most of her life. She never wanted for anything. Had the best of food, love and care. It still cost us on a good year at least $1,000 a year in vet bills. Her last 2 months alone cost $4,500. Most of that we had to pay ourselves as after a while no one would insure her. We willing paid it and would have paid more, but she was at the stage where whatever we did was not helping in any way. I would never have let her suffer so sadly we had to let go.

After going through so much with my wonderful little girl we wanted to try and tip the ballance a little more in our favor in hopes of getting a healthier dog next time around so we went to a local breeder. Yes he breeds show dogs, but no way were we into that. When my dogs have to earn a living then I will stop owning dogs.

Thankfully these 4 have no health issues at all. If they ever do (which we know they will) they will be taken care of. It is nice to get up in the morning though and be pretty sure all will be fine and not having a new illness to face as often happens with dogs from puppy mills and back yard breeders.

I still miss Missy today. It will have been 4 years on June 26 and still my heart is broken. I have tears in my eyes as I type just knowing what my baby went through. I loved her then, I love her still.

So no I 100% have nothing against mutts. It's the back yard breeders who pump them out for money with no reguard to the animals future welfare that I have a problem with.

Foot Note:

I may add over my 47 years I have helped rescue and rehome over 500 dogs and cats. Many no doubt who came from puppy mills and BYB's. I don;t think a one of them were pure breds.

Answer 8

My family has always had the pound puppies, both pure bred and mutt. We have had great luck with all of our dogs. Whether it is a pure breed or "mutt" it just depends what you want the dog for. With pure bred dogs, you have a better chance of getting certain traits...but you never know. Mutts are more of a roll of the dice, you don't know what kind of traits you will get. Nothing is certain, even if you pay $1200 for your dog. It's up to the individual, and I don't judge one way or the other.

Answer 9

Um, relax. Lots of people have mutts, they're fabulous dogs. And purebreds are technically pure as far as breeds are concerned. It means that the particular dog in question, let's say a labrador, is descended only from labradors. Before the labrador breed was officially established? Yeah, they're a mutt. But once labradors were technically a breed, they were interbred with other official labradors to create the dogs of similar type you see today.

Answer 10

because certain people want to be able to chose certain quailities. i agree with you in that mutts make fine pets. I am also a big proponet of adoption, having known many dogs die in the shelter i volenteered at. however, i do not feel it is wrong to breed dogs, or purchase them from breeders, for the right reasons. my aunt breeds certified (they breed true) chocolate labs which are hip, elbow, eye, etc. tested for hunting dogs. If you want a good working dog, a breeder is best. If you want a good pet, shelters are great.
The only problem i have with breeders is when they are back yard breeders selling dogs for profit. or people that breed because they want another dog just like the one they have. Or places that sell puggles or chi-poms or any other mutt for money, when you could ADOPT the same mix at a shelter.

Answer 11

i get what u mean i have 2 dogs both ones a terrier mix and the other is half german Shepard and half rottie both great dogs with awsome personalities not 2 mention loyal and smart, u c whenever i take my dogs 4 a walk around my neighborhood i c other ppl walking their dogs 2 and all their dogs r purbebred and its like they look down on my dogs just because they r not "pure bred" but i dont care cuz i know my dog a have a greater personanlity than the majority of most dogs anyways, ur rite theres nothing wrong with having a mix breed puppy or dog all those ppl that dont like mutts r haterz!!