Purebred dogs and crossbred dogs

[Paige]

What caused you to buy/adopt your purebred dog over a crossbred? What caused you to buy/adopt your crossbred dog over a purebred? Are you interested in owning another dog breed(s)? Why or why not?

I am interested in listening to what they have and why they have it. I was jogging today and I noticed that I had two border collies, this other lady had to black labs, a man had three whippets, a couple had two german shepards, another woman had two goldens, and so on. Everyone seemed to have two of the same breed. I didn't stop to talk to anyone besides the old man with the Whippets. There was only one person who had two dogs of different breeds. One was a mutt (looked like a germanxlab) and the other was a lab.

I thought about this on the drive home. Why when you own a dog that you love you feel like you must have another one of the same breed? Is it because you like the breed traits or hope that another dog of that breed will be excatly like your other dog? Some people only own one dog breed all of there life. Do you think those people are missing out not sharing their home with another breed or do you think they've just found what they consiter the perfect dog?

I know this is kind of silly but it really struct me as something odd watching everyone with matching dogs today.

 

[Buddy'sParents]

What caused you to buy/adopt your crossbred dog over a purebred?

I chose to adopt Buddy because he chose me. Yup, that's right, he jumped into my arms and decided that I was going to be his (that's his story and he's stickin' to it! )

Banzai I found while searching for a great dane on petfinder. He's our askitadane. lol! I saw his eyes and knew he had to be ours!

Are you interested in owning another dog breed(s)? Why or why not?

Of course, why wouldn't we? There are thousands of dogs in shelters and rescues and a majority of them are mutts. I will never find another Buddy and I will never find another Banzai.

The only pure bred we plan to buy is a Fila.. proper breeding and sound temperament is a must for them.

I'd like to have a dane and I see no reason why it can not be a rescue.

I also would love to own a pit and a rottie one day... these too shall be rescues.

 

[ihartgonzo]

I have a Border Collie and a Corgi mix. Border Collies are definitely the breed for me, but a pup of Fozzie's size/temperament/energy level fits into my life right now much better than another rescue BC would.

I would love to get another Border Collie from rescue... and maybe someday from a really good breeder. But, just considering how long it took to rehabilitate & train Gonzo - and the work that I still have to do with him on a daily basis - I want to wait until the situation is right before getting another BC, even if he/she is much easier than Gonzo was/is.

That said, I also looove Corgis and I definitely want more in the future. I do feel that Border Collies and Corgis go really well together!

 

[Love That Collie]

Cross breeds just never appealed to me. I have always gotten pure breed puppies as opposed to getting an adult dog (except a couple of cross breeds when I was a little kid). With a crossbreed you really don't know what it's temperament is going to be, could come from one of the many breeds that is born into the dog. With a purebreed you have a more than a good enough chance at actually knowing what it's temperament is supposed to be and what it will look like as an adult dog.

I have 2 Rough Collies and have had a number of them throughout my life, that's not to say that I haven't had other purebreeds. Labs, although happy dogs, they are too hyper for me, Chows, too territorial and posessive, (yes, I've had those breeds). A Collie fits my lifestyle and what I like in a dog which is, first and foremost.........Gentle, kind and loving.......then VERY easily trained, very tolerant with people and other animals, knows when to "turn off" and is up for playing when you are and if you're not then it's no big deal to them they are just happy to be in your presence, GREAT indoors and laid back and a good sentry dog.

 

[SummerRiot]

My family as I was growing up always owned purebred Shelties..

The main reason? - Showing.

I now have a purebred Belgian.

the main reason? - Showing in Conformation and Obedience. You can't show in those with a mixed breed - hense why I got a purebred.

I have nothing against a mixed breed, but I just couldn't do what I love doing with one.

 

[misticaleclipse]

What caused you to buy/adopt your purebred dog over a crossbred?

I adopted a pure bred originally because I wanted a small breed dog
and was under the misconception that I would never find a small
breed dog in the shelter (they where extremely rare in shelters in the
north what I used to live. Most of them ended up in good homes
or in rescues and never made it to the shelter)

I have now applied to adopt another Shih Tzu, who I don't believe
is a pure bred.

Are you interested in owning another dog breed(s)? Why or why not?

Yes I am interested in other breeds as well, but if a dog of my breed
comes along then I am more than happy to have another one

Why when you own a dog that you love you feel like you must have another one of the same breed? Is it because you like the breed traits or hope that another dog of that breed will be excatly like your other dog? Some people only own one dog breed all of there life. Do you think those people are missing out not sharing their home with another breed or do you think they've just found what they consiter the perfect dog?

I know this is kind of silly but it really struct me as something odd watching everyone with matching dogs today.

I love the dog breed. Shih tzus temperaments and style are excellent and perfect for my family. Not only that, but my family is excellent for this breed of dog as well. I think its works both ways.

I do not expect a new dog to be exactly like my new dog, but I expect
to see some breed traits in them.

I don't think I am missing out. Truth be told I would love a Great Dane,
beagle, rotti, jack russell etc, but right know I know I want them for the wrong reasons, for me, not for the dog. They would not fit into my life style and I would not fit into theirs.

That being said I have also taken a look at a lot of other dog breeds
including bichons, chi's, boston terriers, miniature poodles, pugs and I
could easily open my home to one of them as well. I do not worry, I am
young and I have time

 

[mrose_s]

sophie because we heard their were some "nice" dogs out on a property. she was $40 from a BYB and she has a lot of health problems. but we knew that would happen before we got her and decided that if she had to get skin cancer and have bad hips, she may as well be with us so we could take care of her.

buster we just found in a car park and bought him home, mac was a dog my sister picked from the pet shop and harry was given to mum so he wouldn't be shot. purebreds just never really came into the equation. its a lot of money when there are dogs living in car parks i guess. and there arn't msny good breedes around here

 

[FoxyWench]

well throughout my life ive been exposed to many breeds and mutts.
my grandfather bred chis, i always knew i wanted long haired chis after falling inlove with my grandfathers pack. I adore their temperment, their handy size and their giant personalites, i also think their gorgeous.
chis are "pack" dogs, they preferthe company of their own breed other over breeds, and when my 1 was bored while i was doing schoolwork the only logical path was to find her a friend.

i am however also getting a great dane in march.
i do think most people do have a favorite breed, and if there getting multiple dogs they usually stay with their favorite breed or the breed their familiar with.
i also notice the people with shelterdogs often go back and adopt a shelter dog, again i think its more a case of familiarity.

i like having a purbred as i know what the personalty is supposed to be, what to look for in a breeder, health concerns ect.
i would never support anyone purposley mixing breeds, but have no probem with people adopting mixed breeds from a shelter.
my biggest fears are mixing incompatible temperments, or doubling health issues ect with mixed breeds.

 

[SisMorphine]

I have three very different dogs and I'll be happy to explain why I have each and why I only have one of each

Wally, Greyhound
Greyhounds always have been, and always will be, the loves of my life. There is no other breed that I would rather have sharing my bed as a purely spoiled beast. I only have one, though, because he demands that he and only he be spoiled. I have found that he loves being around other Greyhounds outside of the house, but in my house he gets extremely jealous and competative with Greys so that's why I did not actively seek out another Greyhound.

Mike, Akita/pit bull mix
Pit bulls I love, Akitas I have no feeling towards one way or the other, mixes I'm not a fan of. Yet I end up with this mutt (said lovingly) as a "lesson" that my trainer wanted to teach me regarding alpha males and dealing with someone else's baggage. He is a fantastic dog. Definitely more Akita than pit bull, definitely more difficult than not, but I love him. Training him takes so much out of me that there is no way that I would want another one like him. But I love him for him and for what he's teaching me as far as becoming a trainer.

Athena, Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
This was a gift, but I chose the breed and the sex and knew it was coming from my trainer. We have a good number of Alapahas that train with us, which is funny since it's a pretty rare dog to find. Their work ethic is second to none and their love of people is just intense. I haven't met one yet that I haven't fallen in love with . . . and that's saying a lot since I work with dogs for a living and can tolerate most, enjoy many, but rarely fall in love with them. Right now I can't say whether or not I'd get a second one because she's still a pup, but so far I have not been disappointed (this coming from someone who does NOT like puppies).

 

[Zoom]

I love everything about Aussies, which is why I went with Sawyer and will always have an Aussie or 3 running around. I was looking between rescues and petfinder.com and Sawyer came up available before anything on Petfinder really caught my eye.

I have nothing against mixed breeds though, I will always have a couple of them running around as well.

 

[RD]

I chose to get a purebred papillon from a breeder based on looks. There were paps in rescue, but they were often very large and I imagined that they were mixed. Of course, the dog I did get isn't exactly the creme de la creme conformation-wise, but I think he's a handsome little guy.

I chose to get my first BC from a breeder because he just fell into my lap. I wanted an agility dog, she had one pup left, he was gorgeous and we hit it off. I guess we chose each other.

I chose to get my second BC from a breeder because I wanted a dog that I could compete in stockdog trials with. While people can and do compete with rescue BCs, I felt more comfortable with buying from a reputable breeder. I wanted a dog from the best working lines I could find, with very few health problems behind her and from parents that also work stock. Plus, to be honest, I also wanted a mentor and I found one in my pup's breeder.

 

[Spiritus]

I've owned shelter dogs before - a Lab, a Border Collie. Loved them. But as an adult, when I decided I wanted a dog, I chose a Rottie. I knew that many people just bred their "pets", but with a dog as large and powerful as a Rottie is, I wanted one where the breeder knew his/her lines, all the health, and particularly, the temperaments. That introduced me to the world of the "purebred dog".

Never did get a Rottie. Found the Belgians and fell in love. Bought one as a pet that I "might" show, started showing, started winning, met some good people, got hooked. Now there are five at my house

I've never looked back

 

[ACooper]

Phoebe was rescued from the Humane society..............she too chose us. She is a border mix technically belonging to my 17 year old.

Orson was saved as a puppy from a horrible man that was letting him slowly die for lack of medical care. He is purebred. I grew up being around dobes some what. I think it is the breed I am most drawn to because of their crazy personalities & sometimes stubborn attitude. He is always loving and wants to be right with me.

Would I consider any other breed? I would prefer dobes, but I am willing to rescue any dog that needs me, no matter the breed or cross-breed.

 

[oriondw]

Easy here. There is no crossbreed that can perform what my dog does for living.

Simply none.

If i wanted a 100% companion/friend dog, id get one from shelter for sure.

 

[misticaleclipse]

Easy here. There is no crossbreed that can perform what my dog does for living.

Simply none.

What exactly is that?

The only thing I can think of that a mix breed cannot do is confirmation dog
shows?

 

[oriondw]

What exactly is that?

The only thing I can think of that a mix breed cannot do is confirmation dog
shows?

My pup is a guard/property protection/predator control dog.

 

[SisMorphine]

Easy here. There is no crossbreed that can perform what my dog does for living.

Simply none.

If i wanted a 100% companion/friend dog, id get one from shelter for sure.

What kind of dog do you have an what kind of work does it do? I'm intrigued . . .

 

[ToscasMom]

I just figured if you are going to spend the next decade or so with a dog you probably would do well to think about which dog you get first. I spent a great deal of time researching dogs and their qualities. That's just the way I am, I research ad nauseum. I wanted to get a dog that fit my lifestyle and personality and one that had the characteristics I wanted in a companion. Love That Collie pretty much already summed up why I chose a Collie, she is right on with the description -- and I can tell you Tosca is everything I thought she would be and more besides. There is no doubt in my mind that I am well matched with Tosca and I am glad I put some thought into selecting a breed.

 

[misticaleclipse]

My pup is a guard/property protection/predator control dog.

You might want to do more research on this. Mixed breeds work
in security, as cops, guard dogs, drug sniffers etc. Your blanket
statement is way off the mark.

 

[SummerRiot]

mistical -

some breeds are "naturals".. with a purebred you at least can have an educated guess at WHAT type of personality and temperment your getting into and what its "natural insticts" are..

Ex. Border Collies instictively herd most things that move
Beagles instinctively follow their little noses..

those breeds aren't trained to do these things. they just know how to.

That is what Orion is saying and I 100% agree. this isn't a place for debate for that.. the OP is asking which you prefer and why You may want to start a new thread for this discussion.