[YorkichonBella]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I beleive that in mixing breeds, there is a chance that you will end up with a dog that has inherited a problem to each breed. But on the other and if the problem is caused by reccessive genes, it could lessen the chance of the offspring inheriting it.

So I see no genetic reason why one should not mix breeds as long as they are starting with two healthy dogs.