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Why you should adopt a mutt over a purebred dog.


There are many differences between purebred dogs and mutts, they may not be visible at first glance but as time goes by, they will become more and more prominent in your pet. People no longer use dogs for work like hunting or herding sheep, at least not in most cases. Nowadays people mostly buy purebred dogs only for their looks. A choice of dog based purely on how pretty they are, however, can have many downsides.


Purebred dogs have very specific character traits, they have been bred and trained for tasks, and dogs that have been raised to hunt, herd, etc. will often have lots of energy and will need to find some outlet to use it. If a dog like this is kept in an apartment this energy may be directed to aggressive or destructive behaviour. Purebred dogs are built to do work while a mutt can easily adjust to any habitat they are put in, as well as their owner’s everyday routine.


Purebred dogs often come from puppy mills or other unethical breeding places. These practices, aside from being extremely immoral, also often mean that puppies are kept secluded from each other and the outside world. This does not let the dogs build their immune systems and they may be more prone to infectious diseases as opposed to dogs from places like shelters where they are exposed to more illnesses and germs.


Mutts also have a more diverse genetic makeup as they come from mixed breeds. This makes them have stronger immune systems and they have more of a chance of overcoming illnesses, health conditions, or diseases than purebred dogs who may suffer worse fates. Such health conditions can include hip dysplasia, spinal diseases, knee problems, certain cancers, heart disease, and more.


A plethora of other reasons also show why it is better to adopt a mutt over a purebred dog but the biggest thing that you should take into consideration is that when you adopt from a shelter, you save a life. You save the life of a dog that needs a home. You free space in the shelter for another dog to have a place to sleep. Shelters are full of dogs and by adopting a dog from there you make a small difference in the world; you make it a better place.






Some dogs waiting for adoption, more information can be found through the second and third link.


Sophie Pilgrim

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