wow, there is so much misinformation. as someone working with dogs it really astonishes me that people dont realise there is much more to dogbreeding than just making fashion pets for rich people and dog show prices.

because they have uniqe traits. there are dogbreeds for specific type of work. Mixed-breed dogs can sometimes be less predictable and harder to train/work with, people look for specific breeds that fit their profession and lifestyle. Don’t get me wrong, mixed-breed dogs are wonderful, but let’s not demonize breeding. There are good reasons why it was started in the first place.

thats not true in general: it depends heavily on the breed, the region, and the breeding association and/or breeder. In any case, you should always do your research before buying a puppy. Purebred dogs typically come with a pedigree certificate, which includes information about the inbreeding coefficient and hereditary diseases in the family line.

please dont buy from mass breeders, dont support “cruelty” breeds. if a breeder sells you a puppy right on the spot go away. Serious breeders carefully select the families for their puppies and usually want to get to know you over multiple visits.

i will have nightmares tonight… what do you even do? keep it happy or burning it, risking to release the demon inside?