Because they are not bred with any other dogs that have certain kinds of traits. For instance, Dalmatians commonly become deaf but if they're bred with another kind of dog the chance of them becoming deaf decreases.
Purebred dogs are often unhealthy because years and years of breeding based on certain genes often leads to inbreeding. Inbreeding can cause a number of various disorders in dogs. Also, instead of continuing to breed healthy dogs, dogs with certain physical characteristics are bred instead regardless of any health issues they may have as the goal with purebreds is often monetary as opposed to helping bring a healthy, smart companion into the world.
Below is an article on issues with purebred dogs.
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All purebred dogs.
Usually if dogs are mixed they have a white tip on their tail or white on their paws. A purebred lab will not have these. A purebred is all one color. You can look online for the exact specifications of the breed so that you can find other inconsistencies.
Crossed or Mutts
A purebred short can be about a variety of different animals. Usually purebred shorts describe dogs or cats and their breeds.
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Rhodesian Ridgebacks are purebred dogs, so both parents must be Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
The Kennel Club
No, but the puppies will me mixed, not purebred.
nothing, dogs not purebred, it can't be bred to make a purebred, its worthless.
They are not that unhealthy but there are better foods.
No, it is very unhealthy for them.