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    Purebred Dogs vs Mixbred Dogs

    Purebred Dogs vs Mixbred Dogs

         Although we might love the looks and behavior of our purebred dogs, is it really actually the best option?Mixed-breed dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs according to “american kennel club.”For example pugs if you get a purebred pug it most likely to have troubles ethier with breathing or an eating problem this is because their faces are so smushed up.but if you get a pug mix than you can likely get one whose face isn’t smashed and they have a less chance of having any issues.

              Mixed-breed dogs are generally healthier than purebred dogs. This is because purebred dogs have a limited gene pool and risk passing along genetic disorders from generation to generation. Typically, owners of mixed-breed pets can expect to pay a lower pet insurance premium than owners of purebred pets.The more you pay, the better the puppy is, right? Not especially on either count. It has been thought for years, by veterinarians, that pure breeds are generally healthier. 

           The breeder is looking for a cosmetic trait, but along with that trait can come some defective traits. It was thought for years that mixed breeds, due to a larger gene pool, would have far less likelihood of recessive gene expression. But, it’s not always that easy to figure out most times they actually are just the breed.

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    Hi my name is Claire Orsborn i'm in 6th grade at McAuliffe and i really enjoy horseback riding. One thing i enjoy doing in my free time is baking because i like to eat the end result. My favorite thing to write about is food/travel because i enjoy deciding if it is good or not.

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