This must be the one of the biggest questions potential dog owners are asking. There are many known dog breeds. And a pure-bred dog is still the best candidate for adoption. For an experienced dog owner, breeds are their least concern. While different breeds of dogs require different levels of care and attention, their basics needs are the same. They all want the same kind of love, nutrition, and respect from you.
Generally speaking, taking care of mixed breed dogs require the same amount of patience and dedication as your pure breed. Things may get tricky at times though, because you really can’t consult a specialized handbook for taking care of your pet. Lucky are the purebred owners, there’s a How To Care for Poodles, German Shepherds, Dalmatians, and all other breeds type of books that can be bought from a bookstore today.
If you have a mixed breed, the most you can do is to check out the ancestry of your pet. What breeds are mixed in your pup? One you knew, you can use it as guide as to what type of food, exercise, and care your dog may need now and in the future. If you weren’t successful, don’t worry. It’s really not that important to know anyway.
The best way to go about it? Go to a vet. All dogs need regular checkups, regardless if they’re mixed breed or pure. A once a month visit to the vet should be good, especially if your dog is relatively healthy and strong. If you can’t afford a vet, do some research online for the best pet insurance. You can learn so much from the internet, the experience of other dog owners, and the suggestions of expert breeders. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. There are people who are more than willing to help.
Just like humans, you are not supposed to be particular about a dog’s background or breed. They all deserve all the love they can get. You don’t want to be judged according to your parents, right? Just a bit of trivia. Yuki, President Lyndon B. Johnson’s most trusted pet, is a crossbreed. Worse, he’s a stray dog. He’s much like the ones you’ll find in dog pounds these days. LBJ does have other dogs. And all of them are pedigrees. Yet, his favorite and most loyal companion was Yuki.
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January 22nd, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I feel like that crossbreeds balance out the characteristics of dogs. For example, I recently rescued an Italian greyhound/jack russel terrier. The mix helps remove some of the hyper personality of the jack but also removes a little of the fragility of the Italian grey.