You're asking for my opinion and my opinion is you shouldn't. Not because I'm against mixing breeds, per say. I just think there's so many in shelters that need rescued and SO many more breeders out there. And you're absolutely right - most people don't practice what they preach. I would love for my next dog to be a shelter dog but the thing is... it can actually be a very difficult process to adopt. I've applied for 2 dogs now and one was just because there had already been five applicants before mine. But I think organizations automatically turn away from me because I'm "only" 19 years old. Yes, my life will be changing a lot in the next few years but the love for my animals will always be there. I'm mature for my age, my living situation is good, but anyways... just saying, sometimes it is "easier" to go to a breeder or find an ad online. Doesn't always make it right. Jackson is the best thing that could've happened in my life and I purchased him for $550 from an "accidental" breeding in Baltimore City. Honestly, it probably wasn't accidential. But oh well. He's way larger than standard, etc, but I love him and wouldn't want him any other way. He's totally taken over my life =P In a good way. Anyways!! I'm rambling! I guess if you are going to keep them for yourself, that's different. But how can you be SURE she will only have 1-2 puppies? Can you care for more if, by chance, she has 3? |