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Originally Posted by JeanieK  You see many purebreds for adoption also. I believe that intentional cross breeding is different from letting the dogs breed indiscriminately. If done intentionally with someone who is looking to produce a certain type, they will choose good specimens of both breeds that compliment each other and have good tempermants. |
Jeanie, I agree with what you said here. The intention has to be the key, that the breeder is just as careful with the characterisitics of the parents as in two purebreds. If this is the case and the puppies are raised in a superior envionment just as a purebred, I see nothing wrong with the practice, nor with charging enough money to cover vet costs, etc. I've never raised puppies, but I assume the vet doesn't charge more for the visits and shots just because the dog is purebred. Does anyone know?
Of course, if people aren't particular about the characteristics they are looking for, adoption should be the first consideration, but that's not always possible for every situation.