Thread: Owning a mutt
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Old 01-01-2010, 12:29 PM   #23 (permalink)
wooÐs
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Originally Posted by guccilvr View Post
So while a mutt could be cheaper on the front end, I wouldn't risk having a mutt merely for all of the unknowns that exist. When you start messing with gene crossing to get designer dogs, you're asking for trouble.
So what do you think should be done with all the mixes in shelters and those on death row who deserve to be in clean, loving homes just as equally as purebreds? Folks with preferences like yours that gets them nowhere but dead.

Yes, I have an AKC registered purebred, but I didn't buy him. I took him in when his shithole owners decided they didn't want him anymore. So I suppose he's a 'rescue.'

And all dogs have the potential to have problems. Doesn't matter if the parents are show dogs or inbreeds, you never know what you're 'buying' in to.
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Originally Posted by ring View Post
I adopted a resue that was a cross between a Min-Pin/Rottweiler.
oh dear God!

---------- Post added at 03:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:20 PM ----------

gd, I highly recommend a dog, period. While you can count on accidents on the carpet, knocked over garbage cans and torn up shoes, etc., I wouldn't be as happy as I am if I didn't have my Michael. If you go through an adoption organization, you stand the chance of getting a dog that's already crate trained, house trained and obedient. I work with Mostly Mutts - Animal Rescue and Adoption in Kennesaw, GA every so often and it's amazing what sorts of dogs come available. Now Mostly Mutts is in GA, but I was just giving you an example of someplace you might want to look for in your area. They'll come out and assess your home. And the spay/neuter, microchip and all vaccinations are included in the final adoption fee. Hope you can find an organization like this near you if you do decide to become a dog Mom. Good luck.
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