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A woman I work with was recently bragging about her new puppy-- a $5000 French bulldog. Not being a dog owner myself, I thought I had misheard the cost of this puppy. Last I checked there were tons of dogs at animal shelters throughout the country.
I am puzzled as to why someone would need to have a purebred dog when there are so many "mutts" out there. I am honestly not a dog person, so maybe someone can explain the advantage of a purebred over a mixed breed?
The big benefit of a "pure" breed is that you have a better idea what you are getting into and what will be required based off generalizations of the breed. Mutts are more of a mixed bag.
A woman I work with was recently bragging about her new puppy-- a $5000 French bulldog. Not being a dog owner myself, I thought I had misheard the cost of this puppy. Last I checked there were tons of dogs at animal shelters throughout the country.
I am puzzled as to why someone would need to have a purebred dog when there are so many "mutts" out there. I am honestly not a dog person, so maybe someone can explain the advantage of a purebred over a mixed breed?
There are no advantages that I know of myself.
Many of the purebred dog breeds out there have genetic predispositions towards chronic health conditions, quite of few of which are serious and cause the dog to suffer. One of the better known ones is hip dysplasia which is seen in several breeds.
There are tons of great dogs at shelters and I know this to be true as someone who volunteered with several shelters over the years.
I'm also puzzled by the need some people have to go out and buy a dog when we end up euthanizing so many perfectly adoptable ones simply because the shelters have no room for any more
I have purebred dogs all from rescues. They are wonderful and I think more than anything the pure bred vs mutt is more about what a dog looks like more than anything else.
Overall, I strongly believe mutts are healthier, just as smart as most purebreds and just as lovable. I'm pretty sure my next dog will be a mutt.
French bulldogs have been so over bred in the last 10-20 years that many now have sever health problems. I had 2 of them before they became one of the most popular breed. When I had Frenchies, few people even knew what they were, but they were very healthy.
The big benefit of a "pure" breed is that you have a better idea what you are getting into and what will be required based off generalizations of the breed. Mutts are more of a mixed bag.
And at $5000 she probably got a pedigreed purebred, which further narrows down the physical and temperament traits, assuming the breeder had a clue. If you want to reduce the chances of getting a dog prone to hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, skin diseases, respiratory problems, etc etc etc, knowing the dog's genetic background helps.
Bragging about how much you paid for anything is crass.
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Unless that dog is show quality and your friend has an interest in participating in AKC dog shows, she's been ripped off. If dog shows are her hobby, that's the price of a show dog.
It's astounding what people will ignorantly pay for dogs. Especially from pet stores, where the dogs are likely psychologically damaged.
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And at $5000 she probably got a pedigreed purebred, which further narrows down the physical and temperament traits, assuming the breeder had a clue. If you want to reduce the chances of getting a dog prone to hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, skin diseases, respiratory problems, etc etc etc, knowing the dog's genetic background helps.
Bragging about how much you paid for anything is crass.
Ok, so yes. If this dog has hips and eyes certified (which would be a great thing in this breed) and the breeder is an excellent breeder who breeds for temperament and physical conformation, and agrees to take the dog back for the lifetime of the dog should it become homeless, it might be worth $5K. That's what good breeders do.
And at $5000 she probably got a pedigreed purebred, which further narrows down the physical and temperament traits, assuming the breeder had a clue. If you want to reduce the chances of getting a dog prone to hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, skin diseases, respiratory problems, etc etc etc, knowing the dog's genetic background helps.
Bragging about how much you paid for anything is crass.
French bulldogs have one of the shortest lifespans for a smallish dog, average 8-10 most of the time.
Ok, so yes. If this dog has hips and eyes certified (which would be a great thing in this breed) and the breeder is an excellent breeder who breeds for temperament and physical conformation, and agrees to take the dog back for the lifetime of the dog should it become homeless, it might be worth $5K. That's what good breeders do.
That's great but good breeders can't predict what genetic defect may pop up when the dog is 5-6 years old or older. Some purebreds have a disposition for brain tumors with Boxers being especially prone as well as Boston terriers. It's a chance you take if you want a purebred dog.
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