something i heard and was wondering what yahoo answers has to say.....
2007-12-04 08:51:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That would be a fallacy. Properly bred purebreds with genetic testing done are more likely to be healthy.
2007-12-04 09:02:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
"they are all related" from above..
So are all humans, we had to start somewhere, that is the worst excuses I have heard yet! Most of the time, there is enough distance between relatives that it doesn't make a negative difference. To hear you tell it, all purebreds are mother and son relatives, or first cousin to first cousin. There are hundreds of different bloodlines most in any given breed, so plenty of un-related stock to choose from. when done responsibliy, purebreds are just as healthy if not more so than mutts.
Two different breeds doesn't mean better health. Two purebreds that happen to not be such great specemins will produce not so great puppies, the same is true for purebreds.
2007-12-04 17:09:58 · answer #2 · answered by meg b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends entirely on the breeding - if the purebred is from some back yard breeder or puppy farm, you take your chances, especially if it is advertised as some sort of "teacup" or exotic mix.
It is always safer to adopt or rescue a dog you can see, with a known temperament, fully grown - no nasty surprises there.
If you have to have a pedigree puppy, you need to go to a reputable breeder who shows the dogs, researches the lineage and bloodline of both the sire and dam so there are no hereditary problems from inbreeding, especially to get that mini, mini designer pooch ignorant people want - it just means a runt.
Safest is to go to your local shelters, Humane Society, SPCA, or do a search for a breed rescue if you want a particularl purebred - they will know exactly what the dog is like, not lie to you, and you can see what the dog is like as an adult.
Safe, and a kind thing to do - gives a homeless dog a good home.
2007-12-04 17:04:30 · answer #3 · answered by rescue member 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it isn't true. There are just as many mixes with cancer, hip/elbow dysplasia, heart, thyroid, kidney issues, tooth issues and other problems as there are purebreds. Actually a well bred purebred from a responsible, ethical breeder is more apt to be healthier then either a mix or a poorly bred purebred from an irresponsible breeder.
2007-12-04 20:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That myth is caused by the fact that conscientious purebred breeder track health problems through the use of OFA, CERF and others. There are no such records for mixed breed dogs. So you hear about health problems in the purebred community while the mixed breed dogs with health problems just get euthanized and forgotten.
2007-12-04 17:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not always. If you get a mixed breed whose parents have health issues odds are really high it will have health issues. Also you have to remember that there is a chance of your pup getting the health problems of all the breeds in his background.
On the other hand if you get a purebred from health parents odds are good your pup will be healthy.
So called hybrid vigor only applies when one does take selective breeding for health dogs into account.
2007-12-05 10:38:36 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mixed breeds growing up and never had an problem myself then i got my first purebred (Rhodesian Ridgeback) 3 years ago. In my opinion purebreds are not healthier but they just seem to have more problems. I have also noticed this with friends who have burebreds - they are forever going to the vet for something.
2007-12-04 18:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by hope86 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some mixed breed dogs are definitely healthier than crappily bred purebred dogs. But in most cases a healthy dog can come about no matter what its parentage if it's properly cared for. However, just because it's healthy doesn't mean it couldn't have other problems (i.e. just plain neurotic!).
2007-12-04 16:56:37 · answer #8 · answered by hello 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
False, it just seems that way because nobody tracks health problems in mixed breeds.
A well-bred purebred from a responsible breeder who screeens for health defects is far more likely to be healthy than a random-bred mutt (or poorly-bred purebred).
2007-12-04 17:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Generally mixed breed dogs are not as apt to develop genetic defects as purebred dogs (which are often caused by inbreeding).
Mutts are the way to go! Especially a homeless one!
2007-12-04 17:15:42 · answer #10 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋