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[ 2005-12-12 14:45:29 ] - kishan
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Purebred versus Mutt
You can choose either a specific breed otherwise
known as pure bred as we discussed in the previous chapter or choose one that
is if a mixed breed or a mutt.
For people involved with professional breeding, there
is a huge difference in purebreds and so-called “mutts.” “Mutts” are of mixed breed. Some are actually purebred but have no
documentation proving that they are purebred.
If you are looking for a pet and have no interest in entering into
competition with your dog, this might be a viable option for you.
Choosing a dog depends on many things. The size of one’s
home, how much exercise is needed, does it shed often or if you wants a gentle
or playful companion.
Deciding to own one whether it is large or small
involves a lot of responsibility. It is not just about feeding it but includes
other chores such as grooming, watching its health and diet, cleaning up after
it and most importantly, giving it some
tender loving care. There are many
places you can get a dog such as a kennel or the pet store but if you want to
get a pure bred animal, you must seek a reputable breeder to get the best
results.
As we discussed in the previous chapter, breeding
done in purebred dogs is done carefully. The pair is tested for every possible
disease which includes having all the information regarding the pair’s
ancestors and health records on file.
Should there be no problem in the history of the pair, then the breeding
can begin. If in testing, the pair is not compatible due to diseases that are
common in a specific breed, another dog will be selected to match with the
other dog.
Since the demand for the breeder’s pure bred dogs are
well sought after due to the selective nature of the breeding practices, the
newborn pups will still have to be raised with the breeder and will only be
released when a number of pre-screened homes have been found. This is done for the welfare of the select
few of owners and to control population growth.
If you opt for a purebred as we discussed previously
and do meet the criteria that a responsible breeder will request, you stand a
good chance of getting the dog you want.
The restriction may seem severe but responsible breeds care a great deal
about how “their” offspring will be raised.
Mixed breeds on the other hand or mutts as people
call them could have been bred out of experimentation to produce a breed which
could be better and stronger than the two breeds. Most likely, these were the
results of accidents. This is the reason why dogs of mixed breeds just like
pure breeds must be neutered since millions of dogs every year that are not
wanted by people die in animal shelters.
Health wise, pure bred dogs that come from a line of
strong parents won’t have problems. This is because breeders screen the pair
before the process happens.
Unfortunately, there are instances where certain
breeders are more concerned about financial gain rather than the welfare of the
animal. This is especially true of those
breeders who do not practice the strict guidelines of proper breeding thereby
producing inferior dogs.
Mixed bred dogs on the other hand, will fall
somewhere in the middle since proper screening was poorly done or never carried
out. Certain dogs carry varied deficiencies common to the breed and mixing the
two will just pass on to the mixed breed.
Some people prefer pure bred dogs than mixed bred
ones. The primary reason is that it is easier to sell and carries a certain
prestige with it. Mixed bred dogs are seen as inferior and since no one is
interested, most of these are rounded up and die in an animal shelter.
Pure bred dogs are seen as a higher class which is
why they are always featured at dog shows. Mixed dogs are not allowed to join.
The reasons given have not been that clear which is why mixed breed owners still
contest the rule.
The next artcle will be about
Adopting A Dog - Puppy or Adult?
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