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Being pure bred doesn't mean that they will have more health problems, but inbreeding and poor breeding stock contribute to it. You can also find out the typical problems a specific breed has--doesn;t mean they will have it.
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Are mutts betterr then pure breed?
I believe that mutts are better than pure breeds because they tend to have less health problems and are also smarter that some pure breeds. I have 2 dogs who are mutts and they are the best part of my life.
How many breeds are there?
Breeds of dogs have constantly been evolving and there are many new breeds which have come up by cross breeding the existing breeds of dogs. It is very difficult to determine the exact number of dog breeds but there are around more than 900 pure and mixed combined breeds of dogs.
Do mix breed dogs have longer life expectancies than pure breeds?
Yes cross breeds live longer than pure breeds.
What kind of dog breeds haven't mixed?
Pure, pedigree breeds.
How many dalmatians are left in the us?
Many dalmatians, of pure breeds or mixed breeds, are born in the US yearly. A conservative estimate of the population would be 100,000 or more.
Do mix breeds live longer I have a shepherd chow mix who is 15 and wonder if her lifespan will be longer than a pure bred dog?
Purebred dogs are descended from a limited amount of dogs, meaning that they eventually become very inbred. All purebred dogs are genetically predisposed to certain health issues, such as how cocker spaniels are very prone to getting cataracts. With mixed breeds, the gene pool is diverse; the recessive genes carrying health problems are buried.
Where do most pure breed dogs come from?
where do most pure breeds dogs come from
Are muts better than pure breeds?
This is not a question anyone can answer, because the answer is based on opinion. Mixed breed dogs are every bit as good as pure breeds. The difference is that pure breed dogs tend to be more intense in personality because they were bred to serve a specific purpose. On the other hand, mixed breed dogs tend to have fewer health problems because they have a more diverse genetic background. Pure breds should have a fairly consistent appearance and personality, while mixed breeds will be more unique. In the end, the decision of which to choose is up to you. You should assess what you want in a dog, and look for one that embodies those traits. It doesn't matter if it's a pure bred or a mix as long as its the right dog for you.
What breeds are crossed to create the Gelderland?
The Gelderland is a pure breed of horse and is not created by crossing any other breeds.
Types of Dog Breeds That Start With U?
The Ultimate Mastiff is the only breed. For more information, go to www.dogbreedinfo.com/u-v/htm
Four pure breeds that excelled as sled dogs in 1897?
huskies where the pure bred dog in the Yukon territory in 1897
Which dogs are most expensive and why?
pure breeds... * they are harder to find * harder to breed a dog to be "pure" * hard to find a mom and dad who r both "pure"
