Ours is: bulldog, mini poodle, chihuahua, 2 kinds of terrier, shi tsu, and standard poodle. She looks like a stocky terrier tricolor with wavy fur. And a pretty face.
I love dogs and cats and this is my favorite comic strip. I would only adopt from a shelter. Too many abandoned cats and dogs that need a forever home to spend their days.
My folks raised Beagle’s for a time, but I’ve alway found mixed/mutts to just as smart and fun to have around. (tip Beagle’s will tend to take off after things and come back hours and even days later)
I raise pure bred Havanese, which sell for around a thousand dollars. They are perfect dogs, nonshed, hypoallergenic, small enough for old folks to manage, smart as a German Shepherd, and cute as all get out. BUT, I’ve had probably 20-25 rescue dogs in my life, back when $1000 for a puppy wasn’t an option. They range from crazy as a hoot owl to absolutely wonderful. I would trade a several Havanese puppies to have Duke or Dewey back and they were both rescue German Shepherds
I always rescue my dogs. All Goldens. All have different baggage and/or personalities. A lot depends on where they came from and if they are too inbred. The smartest dog I ever knew was a golden my family had when I was a kid. That dog would play practical jokes on people!
Rescues don’t necessarily have to be mixes. I rescued a pure bred Bichon Frise from a backyard breeder who’d kept her in a cage and was never socialized. She’d had several litters of puppies in her 3 years of life. Her last litter was available as well, but it was her that needed rescuing. When she finally came around and bloomed into her true self my vet said she was the most perfect Bichon she’d ever seen. Please rescue instead of buying an expensive dog. You will be richer and the dog happier for it.
This lovely lady you see to the left was a rescue from Tennessee. She, her brothers & sisters, and mother were all living in an abandoned house by the side of the road until a wonderful lady named Tina took the time and effort to make friends and get them away from there. She’s mostly Catahoula Leopard, and — who knows what else! She is friendly, gentle, and sweet as Alabama moonshine. And one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
LastRoseofSummer Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ours is: bulldog, mini poodle, chihuahua, 2 kinds of terrier, shi tsu, and standard poodle. She looks like a stocky terrier tricolor with wavy fur. And a pretty face.
RAGs over 3 years ago
Mixed breeds tend to be healthier.
Gent over 3 years ago
Support local breeds, folks. They’ll go extinct otherwise.
Masterskrain over 3 years ago
Mine are Aussie Shepherd, Jack Russel and Chihuahua mixes.
AnaPinsky over 3 years ago
I love dogs and cats and this is my favorite comic strip. I would only adopt from a shelter. Too many abandoned cats and dogs that need a forever home to spend their days.
42ntson over 3 years ago
I’ll take a purebred anyday.
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Good one
Dani Rice over 3 years ago
Blazer was a greyhound-pit mix. I think that mating came with an instruction manual.
mauser7 over 3 years ago
My folks raised Beagle’s for a time, but I’ve alway found mixed/mutts to just as smart and fun to have around. (tip Beagle’s will tend to take off after things and come back hours and even days later)
exness Premium Member over 3 years ago
I did a DNA on a dog years ago. He was 100 pounds, long grey fur. It came back saying German Shepard, Daushund. NO!
Ken Norris Premium Member over 3 years ago
I had a dachshund/chihuahua mix once. Smartest dog I ever had. She could climb a tree in our back yard.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Kudos but fair warning: they can have issues!
Diane Lee Premium Member over 3 years ago
I raise pure bred Havanese, which sell for around a thousand dollars. They are perfect dogs, nonshed, hypoallergenic, small enough for old folks to manage, smart as a German Shepherd, and cute as all get out. BUT, I’ve had probably 20-25 rescue dogs in my life, back when $1000 for a puppy wasn’t an option. They range from crazy as a hoot owl to absolutely wonderful. I would trade a several Havanese puppies to have Duke or Dewey back and they were both rescue German Shepherds
ccjcetc over 3 years ago
I always rescue my dogs. All Goldens. All have different baggage and/or personalities. A lot depends on where they came from and if they are too inbred. The smartest dog I ever knew was a golden my family had when I was a kid. That dog would play practical jokes on people!
BJIllistrated Premium Member over 3 years ago
Rescues don’t necessarily have to be mixes. I rescued a pure bred Bichon Frise from a backyard breeder who’d kept her in a cage and was never socialized. She’d had several litters of puppies in her 3 years of life. Her last litter was available as well, but it was her that needed rescuing. When she finally came around and bloomed into her true self my vet said she was the most perfect Bichon she’d ever seen. Please rescue instead of buying an expensive dog. You will be richer and the dog happier for it.
ChukLitl Premium Member over 3 years ago
My neighborhood had a brindle dachshund who was friends with a basset legged shepherd & a big red bloodhound who must have been part horse.
PuppyPapa over 3 years ago
This lovely lady you see to the left was a rescue from Tennessee. She, her brothers & sisters, and mother were all living in an abandoned house by the side of the road until a wonderful lady named Tina took the time and effort to make friends and get them away from there. She’s mostly Catahoula Leopard, and — who knows what else! She is friendly, gentle, and sweet as Alabama moonshine. And one of the best things that’s ever happened to me.
BWR over 3 years ago
Rescues are the best!
Visit a shelter, a rescue group, or do like we do and pick them straight off the streets. Socializing a cat is a challenge, but SO rewarding!
CrazyLady Premium Member over 3 years ago
And live longer than pedigrees