[gemy]

Thanks MagicGenie and Swan. Why buy a purebred dog? Here are some statements I hear a lot about purebreds. In no particular order.


1. So many dogs in shelters - adopt don't buy a dog. ummm many shelters charge for their *adoptions*. Albeit much less than from a responsible breeder.


2. Mutts or mixes are healthier. Maybe but there is a very recent study out that sheds some more accurate light on the situation. I posted the study on YT.


3. I don't want a show dog - just a pet or companion - why go to show breeders?


4. I can't afford a purebred dog.


5. The showring means nothing - it is just a beauty competition - why do I care if my puppy comes from Champions?


6/ AKC means nothing to me - I don't care if I have a registered purebred or not . Papers are not important to me.


7 All purebreds are horribly in bred.


All of the above questions or statements need to be responded to - in an open and honest way.