Comments on: Pedigree or Mongrel? http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:16:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: rowdybubba2 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-485 rowdybubba2 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:35:28 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-485 All I have ever had is mutts as many as 4 at a time and to me they are personality plus. They love unconditionally. It is the only way to go. All I have ever had is mutts as many as 4 at a time and to me they are personality plus. They love unconditionally. It is the only way to go.

]]> By: Mike http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-438 Mike Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:57:13 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-438 As far as I'm concerned it's mutts for me! All 4 of my dogs are mutts and have been found or rescued in some way. I have 2 that are going on 10 and they both have been very healthy for their whole lives no special problems like you get with some purebreds. Not that I'm against purebred dogs but I would rather rescue one from the pound like our dog Baron than pay for a pedigree dog. There is no shortage of people looking for purebreds and I'd rather give a rescue/pound dog a 2nd chance. As far as I’m concerned it’s mutts for me! All 4 of my dogs are mutts and have been found or rescued in some way. I have 2 that are going on 10 and they both have been very healthy for their whole lives no special problems like you get with some purebreds.

Not that I’m against purebred dogs but I would rather rescue one from the pound like our dog Baron than pay for a pedigree dog. There is no shortage of people looking for purebreds and I’d rather give a rescue/pound dog a 2nd chance.

]]> By: Because of Dali http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-407 Because of Dali Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:18:35 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-407 We own a full bred Chihuahua and initially costed as much as $ 450 in vet visits, medicines and else, plus whatever we paid to get him, so I think that cost wise both full bred and mutt cost lot. We haven't had to take him to the vet for a couple of months now, so he is not that expensive to keep, plus he loves everyone who loves him... you can take a look at him at our blog www.dogs-news.com look for Dali, we'll be pleased. Thanks We own a full bred Chihuahua and initially costed as much as $ 450 in vet visits, medicines and else, plus whatever we paid to get him, so I think that cost wise both full bred and mutt cost lot. We haven’t had to take him to the vet for a couple of months now, so he is not that expensive to keep, plus he loves everyone who loves him… you can take a look at him at our blog http://www.dogs-news.com look for Dali, we’ll be pleased. Thanks

]]> By: Sandy http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-402 Sandy Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:48:23 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-402 Excuse me, Dogs that have happy, loving homes, with positive reinforcement training, (yes, dogs need to be trained just like our children do), to become a welcome part of a loving family, and not a dog that is kept outside, or kept in a basement, or chained to a tree, make nice pets, not just mongrels as Jane says, but any dog, purebred OR mongrel....I have three purebreds, that's all I have had, that is all I will ever have, (standard poodles), great dogs, smart, fast learners, obedience, agility and rally trained, many titles and lots and lots of ribbons. Excuse me, Dogs that have happy, loving homes, with positive reinforcement training, (yes, dogs need to be trained just like our children do), to become a welcome part of a loving family, and not a dog that is kept outside, or kept in a basement, or chained to a tree, make nice pets, not just mongrels as Jane says, but any dog, purebred OR mongrel….I have three purebreds, that’s all I have had, that is all I will ever have, (standard poodles), great dogs, smart, fast learners, obedience, agility and rally trained, many titles and lots and lots of ribbons.

]]> By: Jane http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-401 Jane Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:26:57 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-401 I prefer a mongrel. They just seem to make nicer pets. I prefer a mongrel. They just seem to make nicer pets.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-400 Teresa Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:35:34 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-400 I prefer to think of my dog as a "custom blend". He is free of the inherit genetic weaknesses that result from generations of inbreeding to produce pedigreed dogs (which reinforces the genetics, bad as well as good, from a limited gene pool). He'll never win a dog show but he's worn our hearts and has been the best four footed friend we could ask for these past 12 1/2 years. I prefer to think of my dog as a “custom blend”. He is free of the inherit genetic weaknesses that result from generations of inbreeding to produce pedigreed dogs (which reinforces the genetics, bad as well as good, from a limited gene pool). He’ll never win a dog show but he’s worn our hearts and has been the best four footed friend we could ask for these past 12 1/2 years.

]]> By: Nancy Ann http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-398 Nancy Ann Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:38:08 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-398 I have one Chihuahua who is 18 yrs old. Still hanging on but has CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)which the Vet gives 3 to 6 months. His name is Poncho after the coat. Bosco was also a Chihuahua but Psycho was more his line. He passed away almost 4 yrs ago at age 17. Was too smart for his britches and very agressive to strangers, great watch dog. Have a picture of Bosco with my husband looking at a 12 pack box of tacos from Taco Bell a few years before Yo Quiero Taco Bell Dog came. Should of sent it in then for the idea. Both are Dear Chihuahua, weight 10 to 12 lbs. Larger the dog, the less likely the life it will have as the same for human, larger the person more problems they will have. Will adopt from a rescue but prefer to find a Chihuahua again for people throughout the last 20 years, that's all we own, Chihuahua presents. It's our trademark. I have one Chihuahua who is 18 yrs old. Still hanging on but has CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)which the Vet gives 3 to 6 months. His name is Poncho after the coat. Bosco was also a Chihuahua but Psycho was more his line. He passed away almost 4 yrs ago at age 17. Was too smart for his britches and very agressive to strangers, great watch dog. Have a picture of Bosco with my husband looking at a 12 pack box of tacos from Taco Bell a few years before Yo Quiero Taco Bell Dog came. Should of sent it in then for the idea. Both are Dear Chihuahua, weight 10 to 12 lbs. Larger the dog, the less likely the life it will have as the same for human, larger the person more problems they will have. Will adopt from a rescue but prefer to find a Chihuahua again for people throughout the last 20 years, that’s all we own, Chihuahua presents. It’s our trademark.

]]> By: Colby http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-395 Colby Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:56:55 +0000 http://www.havehappydogs.com/pedigree-or-mongrel/#comment-395 I have both a pedigree and mongrel dog right now. I picked up one from the local shelter and the other one was bred as a guide dog (he's still in training). Both dogs are great and actually look very similar like black labs. The main drawback I had with picking up a dog from the shelter was he was very sickly and anemic from fleas and a stomach virus. It cost about $300 in vet bills to get him healthy, but was well worth it and probably cost less than most pedigree dogs. I have both a pedigree and mongrel dog right now. I picked up one from the local shelter and the other one was bred as a guide dog (he’s still in training). Both dogs are great and actually look very similar like black labs.

The main drawback I had with picking up a dog from the shelter was he was very sickly and anemic from fleas and a stomach virus. It cost about $300 in vet bills to get him healthy, but was well worth it and probably cost less than most pedigree dogs.

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