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The line between cross breeds and purebreeds is actually rather fine. It's limited to the preferences of a few people. Even today, with overpopulation at insulting levels, some people are striving to develop breeds for some "purpose" that seems clear to only them. This seems even more difficult to fathom as the vast majority of dogs (mixes and pure bred) live their lives purely as companions. Many breeds that once had very specific purposes have even been bred so as to be better accomodated in today's society. For example, the original Irish Wolfhound of several hundred years ago, would have been fierce as well as very large, today, they are among the most easy going and pleasant of temperaments.

So someone sees a characteristic in a cross-breed they want and they commence to breeding to "set" that trait (all the offspring or progeny have the trait as well). Once someone starts recording the breeding history or pedigrees of the dogs involved, a type cross breed is created. Getting recognized by a registry like the KC is generally a process of more documentation and numbers. The question marks start swirling because it takes alot of breeding to set characteristics, and to find individuals to continue the process. Those cross-breed puppies that aren't "true to type" go somewhere. Taking homes that other dogs in the dog homes might have a shot at or being euthanized because they didn't measure up. The process is simply not sensible in this day and age.

Once one understands that, then the concept of a purebred becomes one of social standing. It is fun to meet people who have the same breed and discuss the specific idiosyncratic behaviors that your pets share. No question! For those who would adore having a purebred, who love the color of an Irish Setter or the attitude of a Scottie, that opportunity exists because someone established the breed and now, those dogs appear in rescue and shelters as well as with responsible (and unfortunately irresponsible) breeders.

Beyond this, there are many myths and theories surrounding cross breeds. One is that due to hybrid vigor , they are healthier. Well a cross breed dog is NOT (repeat NOT) a hybrid. A hybrid is the offspring of two different SPECIES (not just the offspring of two different breeds). So a mule (donkey sire and horse dam) is a hybrid whereas an Appaloosa stallion bred to a Quarter Horse mare would produce another horse. This example, of the App bred to the Quarter Horse, is what a cross breed dog would essentially be. Nature determines species (donkey vs horse), man has determined breeds (as described above).

So with hybrid vigor out as an advantage, the stuff that is said about the disadvantages, that rescue dogs are damaged goods that people dumped there cause they were aggressive, sick and had problems must be true, right? Very wrong again. Many people feel that if they pay alot for a puppy (whatever alot may be to them) that they shouldn't ever have to train or work with the dog or even learn how to train a dog. That by paying alot of money, the dog shows up already knowing it all. The vast majority of cross breed dogs in shelters are there out of no fault of their own (owner moved, had baby, decided they couldn't keep), in other words, the owner lacked commitment or due to behavioral traits that are easily rectified but the owner couldn't be bothered.

Healthwise, cross breeds have some advantages and disadvantages. A well bred purebred dog will be the result of a breeding between two HEALTHY parents who have been as thoroughly screened for health problems as modern science will allow. This does offer some advantage clearly! The poorly bred purebred is much more likely to be a harbinger of various health problems common to its breed. The mixed breed, will, on average, fall somewhere in the middle. The thing to keep in mind, is that you are adopting one dog, not the average of the type. So definitely, unless you are willing to risk heartache, adopting from a rescue that has at least a recent history of the dog's health, adopting an older dog (not a puppy) and definitely adopting a dog that is in good health when you adopt it are all going to up your chances of a having a healthy dog. With purebreds, keep your selections limited again to rescues that can provide some history (even if only a few weeks and thus you know they are vaccinated and protected), healthy at the time of adoption and perhaps a bit older (this helps insure problems that only show up when a dog is older would have already been detected).

Cross breeds are essentially one of a kind, with all the benifits and draw backs that can be allowed. By Being unique, you may have a bit of a tougher timer figuring out certain unique behaviors. A good behaviorist can help you fill in that potential gap. With a mixed breed, you might also potentially run into health problems that might be common to a certian breed or their ancestry but no one picks up on becouse that ancestor may not be obvious in the phenotype (appearance) of your dog. On the other hand, with a cross breed, you have the true designer origional! Odds are that even the other littermates did'nt turn out looking and acting the same as your dog.

No question that a mystique wheter of a bohemian or up scale variety, in having a dog that is out of the ordinary in your life. It definitely makes it tougher for people to peg who you are and what you are about in contrast to a toy poodle or majestic Afghan Hound might just say by thier presence.

To offer some help though, mixed/cross breeds do tend to have the personality type of one or the other of the dominant parent types. So, hearding dog mix will likely have a hearding personality. A cross of a sporting dog and a herding dog will likely have a temperament more like the sporting dog parent OR the herding dog parent (not a mix of the both)Which is why the idea of breeding golden retrievers (easily trainer, intelligent dogs) with border collies (another easily trained, intelligent breed) doesent really buy much in the way of benifit.

So, if you fall in love with some scruffy little terrier-esque sort of fellow, definitley read what you can of terriers temperament and attitude. It will be helpful! Finally, the tables are turning. As dog lovers everywhere become more aware of the issues surrounding our society's treatment of dogs mixed breeds are choosen as much for thier exceptional and varied qualities as for the socail statement they offer. Try it on for size, life is more interesting with a cross breed dog!!

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