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Originally Posted by Baxters Mommy  So, I'm in biology, and we have been studying genetics. And I have actually come to found that purebreds are more prone to diseases (digestive problems, etc) than mutts. It was a very intriguing fact that I thought I would share with you guys and get your experiences on. |
Sounds like interesting research, but so much of it depends on how the two groups were chosen. There are many purebreds, and many purebred breeders, and the majority of breeders are not that good, and no better than those breeders who breed mixes. I think if the study just included dogs found at the pound, the results would probably be accurate.