One of our sons-in-law took that attitude. “When you buy a purebred . . .” I pointed out that his two children (not twins, just siblings) came from the same parents and were as different as chalk and cheese. “How do you explain that?”
I refuse to take advice from a woman with green hair, purple and yellow shirt and pink and black skirt. She obviously is lacking in intelligence and is inferior genetically.
If you are getting a puppy, best to get a purebred, since you have some clue as to what it will grown up to be. If you are getting an adult dog:
1.It either is house broken or the pound will tell you it isn’t. 2.You get to feel like you’re doing something nice. 3.You know how big it’s going to get. 4.They have all their vet bills paid, and that can get expensive. 5.You know what the vet found out as to congenital defects, diseases, etc. 6.It’s way cheaper than buying a dog. 7.It has an established personality. If you want Cujo, you can find him, but you won’t get stuck with him accidentally. (Shame we can’t work something out so we adopt kids after they get through with being teenagers)
DNA testing lets you know what you got, and for the 3 dogs I’ve had tested, the results have been fascinating, and not at all what I predicted from comparing their appearances with various dog breed web pages.
Baba27 over 5 years ago
And the best bits too usually!
finkd over 5 years ago
Some dogs are like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get.
RAGs over 5 years ago
“Beware of Frankenstein’s dog”
Wilde Bill over 5 years ago
Mutts generally have fewer health problems.
unfair.de over 5 years ago
I personally prefer personality in humans and pets. And, Lady: prejudging is a flaw, not personality.
Stevefk over 5 years ago
Still trying to figure out what breed she is?
Dani Rice over 5 years ago
One of our sons-in-law took that attitude. “When you buy a purebred . . .” I pointed out that his two children (not twins, just siblings) came from the same parents and were as different as chalk and cheese. “How do you explain that?”
Just So So Premium Member over 5 years ago
I love my mutt. ♡
the lost wizard over 5 years ago
Do you give the same answer about your wardrobe? If so I question your taste in lot of things.
micromos over 5 years ago
Mutts are the best!
Diat60 over 5 years ago
I refuse to take advice from a woman with green hair, purple and yellow shirt and pink and black skirt. She obviously is lacking in intelligence and is inferior genetically.
Gameguy49 Premium Member over 5 years ago
“Purebred” dogs didn’t just magically appear, they were developed by crossing other dogs to get the desired traits.
Yakety Sax over 5 years ago
A Heinz 57 will love you just as much as an A-1.
poopsypoo Premium Member over 5 years ago
And they live longer!!!
Diane Lee Premium Member over 5 years ago
1.It either is house broken or the pound will tell you it isn’t. 2.You get to feel like you’re doing something nice. 3.You know how big it’s going to get. 4.They have all their vet bills paid, and that can get expensive. 5.You know what the vet found out as to congenital defects, diseases, etc. 6.It’s way cheaper than buying a dog. 7.It has an established personality. If you want Cujo, you can find him, but you won’t get stuck with him accidentally. (Shame we can’t work something out so we adopt kids after they get through with being teenagers)
cabalonrye over 5 years ago
You’re getting a dog, lady, not a car or a pair of shoes.
whenlifewassimpler over 5 years ago
We had both over the years….loved them all.
Charlie Fogwhistle over 5 years ago
DNA testing lets you know what you got, and for the 3 dogs I’ve had tested, the results have been fascinating, and not at all what I predicted from comparing their appearances with various dog breed web pages.