Cross Breeds - People told me on this it's bad to get cross breeds.. Why?

People told me on this it's bad to get cross breeds.. Why?

They are just the same as normal ones, every dog is different, i don't get you guys? why is it bad anyways i think it's just fine.

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Because you can NEVER know how they will turn out but I got 3 mixes and 1 pure and my pure and my mixes are awsome. They just simply ROCK!!!!!!!!
mixed dogs are probably better family dogs, because they tend to have better temperments. it depends on the mix i guess too.
It depends on the cross-breed you're getting. If you're getting it from a Shelter, or paying a minimal amount for it ($50), then it's fine. If you're buying a High Priced "Designer" Mutt from a Pet Shop or BYB, then it's morally wrong in that you're supporting BYB's or Puppy Mills that are out to make a quick buck on their "New" Breed.
Actually, many pure-breeds are so inbred that they suffer from a host of genetic defects. Mixed breeds are almost always healthier.
The smartest dogs I have ever owned were mixed breed dogs. Actually, not only were they smart, they usually had less health problems and/or visits to the vet. Many times you will find a pure breed dog is higher maintenance and prone to health issues. Just an opinion.
i am going to cross breed my 2 dogs when i get a female my male is a shih tzu maltese mix with papeys and i am going to breed him with eather a shih tzu or maltese e-mail me here so we can talk about breeding puppies2521@yahoo.com ok soon as possible
You get any dog you want. As long as it pleases you, and you take good care of it, then that's great. Any pet that fits your needs is a perfect pet for you.
it depends on whether you're supporting puppy mills. with pure-breeds you have a better idea of what the dog will be like. on the other hand, mixed breeds are often healthier with fewer genetic defects. and just remember, so-called 'pure-breeds' were developed from mixed breeds originally!
It's not bad to get a mixed breed as long as you get it from a shelter or rescue. When you buy from pet strores or back yard breeders you are just encouraging people who only breed for the money. It's because of these people so manby dogs and puppies die in shelters every day.
I've had 4 purebreds and 4 mixed breeds and they were all great, I do prefer to adopt mutts from shelters though. It just depends on the breed and how much time you put into training them. I find it a lot easier to get a puppy rather than an older dog so I can train it the way I want. Of course older dogs need homes too and if you adopt, find out if the dog has had a behavior test done at the shelter. A lot of shelters will only adopt out dogs that have a good temperment. I love my cross-breeds, they are loving, smart, well behaved, healthy and I wouldn't trade them for the world.
The difference is the purposely bred cross breeds with no other thought in mind other than cute puppies, and money. If i want a cross breed, i will head to the nearest shelter, not pay someone a ridiculous amount of money for nothing more than a mutt. I will however, pay for a pure breed, that has had all the relevant tests done, has a good healthy geneology, has parents that were selected because of their representation of the breed, so have the best possible start they can have. I dont condone people deliberately cross breeding their dogs, purporting them to be things they arent, hypoallergenic, healthier and the like, just to sell them and make a quick buck.
Apparently, they did a show on CBS where the people who had purebreds and designer mixes actually had none of the dog they were supposed to be in them, and the guy who had a mutt from the pound had an almost purebred dog. I dont think there's anything wrong with them. Every dog's a good dog. People think that you are paying tons of money just for a mutt, but that's your choice. And, my friend has a Labordoodle, and they're supposed to be specially bred to be hypoallergenic and her dog is...she doesnt shed that much. I think it's just fine too. Just make sure that you know that some breeders can't be trusted....but it's like that for purebred dogs too. Hope this is what you were (kinda) looking for! :)
Cross bred dogs are healthier, live longer and are soo cool! If you are talking about desighner dogs that puppymills breed, yes. they are bad because you are supporting pupy mills. But shelter dogs are THE BEST!
The reason we all got so upset is your friend is breeding them on purpose and you seem to think that is OK. If you want a mutt get one from the pound do not encourage your Friend to be a back yard breeder, and when you get your pet make him/her one of the family and keep it inside and have it fixed before it is old enough to breed. That is what a good loving pet owner does.
Yo LO! has put it very plainly for you. No one here is against dogs or a dog hater. Unfortunately, many of the breeders of "designer" dogs must be dog haters, as they are only motivated by the money they get for these dogs. They prposely breed mutts, charge outrageous prices for them because they know that is what the market will bear right now, and are doing this, knowing that many shelter mutts will die for lack of finding new homes. These people are business people, not dog lovers, and they are doing everything in their power to take advantage of YOU. Why would you let them? It should just burn you up that you are being tricked into wasting your hard-earned money. Most of their claims are false as well. There is no way they can breed for temperament, because they do no research on the dogs they breed. They can't guarantee non-shedding, because it is impossible when breeding mutts-any trait could show up. They can't breed for health, because they do no genetic testing on their breeders. It's just a shame that so many people get hoodwinked by fads and don't do the research needed before handing over their money. You are just as likely to get a great mutt from the local shelter and it will cost you much less! Jeff L-I would love to read the resources for your claim that these dogs are more healthy. Can you provide us with the links for your research?
In each breed there are close to perfect healthy dogs and nasty unhealthy ones, same goes for mutts and crossbreds. My g/f has had several mutts that found her and some have had severe medical problems and some slight.Since they were randomly bred, the chances of the parents' having health screenings is slim. And, for instance, a Lab/GSD mix has twice the chance of bad hips since both breeds have hip problems. Personally I prefer to go to a reputable breeder who OFA's hips and elbows, CERF's eyes, certifies cardiac health and bleeding problems. Then I know the chances of my dog having any health problems is slim to none. If you are getting an older pup or adult of any breed or mix a temperament test is the first step to knowing if that dog will fit your household. Succesful Dog Adoption(a book) has a section on that. Once you find the perfect temperament then a vet visit is the second step to ensure the dog is healthy. I have know some purebreds of outstanding pedigrees that lived forever with no problems and some mutts that did the same. But I have also known GSDs from a well known Ca. kennel with multiple health problems and totally mixed breed dogs that had to be euthanized for health problems. If you want a mutt get the best mutt out there that fits your situation, has a great temperament and is healthy. Just because you want a mutt does not mean any one will do, you can still be picky. The theory of hybrid vigor seems to suggest that dogs of mixed ancestry will be healthier than their purebred counterparts. This has not been supported by any studies, however. Mating dogs of very similar appearance over several generations produces animals that carry many of the same alleles,some of which are detrimental. This is especially true if the dogs are closely related. This inbreeding among purebreds has exposed various genetic health problems not readily apparent in less uniform populations. Mixed-breed dogs can be more genetically diverse due to the more haphazard nature of their parents' mating. "Haphazard" is not the same as "random" to a geneticist. The offspring of such matings are less likely to express certain genetic disorders because there is a decreased chance that both parents carry the same detrimental recessive alleles. Unfortunately, some deleterious recessives are common across many seemingly unrelated breeds, and therefore merely mixing breeds is no guarantee of genetic health. and in spite of assertions that they are healthier than purebreds, crossbred and mixed breed dogs are subject to the same diseases, structural problems, joint dysplasias, allergies, and genetic abnormalities as their blue-blooded cousins. Furthermore, it is more difficult to track diseases in crossbreeds and mixed breeds because these dogs are unlikely to be x-rayed for dysplasia, checked for abnormal thyroid or eye diseases, examined for heart problems, or tested for various autoimmune problems. For example, Golden Retriever-Collie crossbred puppies are susceptible to the diseases that affect the two breeds: hip dysplasia, heart abnormalities, eye problems, etc. The inheritance of structural problems such as hip dysplasia is complex and can multiply through the generations; thus mixed breed puppies in litters from crossbred or mixed breed parents are also potential victims.
That is so not true. I have two cross breed dogs. They are both friendly, intelligent, gentle and have just generally amazing characters. As it so happens, cross breeds tend to be healthier - my vet told me so. To get a good idea of what character you dog will end up with you should see the parents, but its the same with pedigrees really. Character varies with the individual.
I dont know who told you not to get a "cross bred" dog. But they are ok, per say. You dont know what you are getting though. There is not guaruntee on temperment. No guaruntee in health and you dont normally get lifetime support from the breeder. A majority of mutts come from bybs, or puppymills. That had an accident or wanted to make a designer dog. Then you have the family that just want their dog to have one litter.. Who cares that it is a labador, she should have a litter before getting her fixed. So off they go to find the local "stud" dog. That might be a shepador. That is so sweet. Who really cares that the pups look funny when they are adults.. they were cute as pups. Those pups get big, and oh no we dont have room, Now do you think they go back to the puppy mill, byb or family that had them? Well no, they end up in the countless pounds or rescues spread across the country. That is the sad reality of the MUTT. Now you also have the irresponsible breeder that does breed the purebred, and they can end up in the pound also. Most of the people on here dont promote the MUTTs because of the health issues. Because there is no guaruntee, in the temperment, and because we dont promote the breeding of them. If there is a mutt in the local shelter, and you like her/him then by all means adopt. They do need love. But dont by the maltipoo down the street for 1000. I have a cockerman here, part doberman x cocker for $1000. cause it is such a rare breed. Not really she just looks like it she is AKC cocker, We dont do the mix breeds here. (she is also not available.) I hope this helps explain along with the countless others on here explaining. Good luck.
I agree with Jeff L
There is nothing wrong with mixes..they make wonderful pets...the problem is that delibrately breeding them is irresponsible. Most delibrately bred mixes aren't bred with health or temperament in mind and many of the crosses shouldn't be crossed as they can cause some serious defects and health issues. *****Mixes are NOT healthier!!! This is a myth. Mixes have hip/elbow dysplasia, eye issues, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, etc ever bit as often as a purebred. They also can be born with cleft palate,megasophagus, deformed limbs, etc . They aslo aren't any smarter, more trainable,even temepered or any other such garbage as a purebred. The reality is a well bred purebred from a responsible breeder is usually healthier then a mix or an illbred, irresponsibly bred dog.******