| Re: What's a good price to pay
A mix having less medical problems??? I think that is one of those old urban myths....
I've heard it before and I don't think it is true personally. You MAY end up with a perfectly healthy dog, fabulous!! OR alternatively you may end up with genetic problems that are unique to the 2 or more breeds that you pup may consist of.....hard to say.
I think its the same argument that the BYBs try to pass off to people that by crossing for example a lab and a poodle you have a dog that is hypoallergenic, doesn't shed and has the wonderful labrador temperament......well what if you end up with a dog that sheds like a lab, isn't hypoallergenic and has a terrible temperament? There's no guarantee with crosses.
I certainly think that your best best overall would be to stick with a pup from a well regarded breeder who health tests, works/shows their dogs, but certainly you won't be getting a puppy tomorrow.....you'll have to place your name on a waiting list for a breeder.
Best of luck
Heather Peters  |