 Hunniebunny YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!
"It is just that with purebreds they are more predictable as to what their health problems are based on history.
I couldn't have said it better on mix breeding . . .I see nothing wrong in it I think! I mean, I am no expert but how did yorkies evolve? Could it be through mix-breeding as well? The main and foremost important thing is if you plan to breed, it is your responsibility to ensure all your puppies go to a forever loving home . . . and must never end up in a pound"
Problem 1: Yes all purebreds came from "mixes" that were developed into a consistent phenotype. It's considered a genetic art nowadays to breed dogs that have a higher percentage to produce sound offspring. Sound being that they fit the goal that people originally had for the breed (their intentions of breeding other breeds together to form the Yorkie of today) AND conforms to the phenotype of the standard-you pick your kennel club. If not, why breed it?
Problem 2: There are dominant and recessive genes and ANYONE thinking of breeding anything should really become familiar w/ all the potential and really keep in touch w/ any progeny produced. This is an "art" that has gotten wildly out of hand. And we're donating millions of dollars to shelters that should even exist! We could be spending that money on our own dogs and worth while breeding programs instead! And while "life happens", all too many people get puppies for the wrong reason and a breeder need to be able to really screen situations and people BETTER than most are now. jm2c |