Many have tried to use selective breeding in order to influence the traits of dogs, picking only the characteristics that they deemed most necessary for a canine companion to have. In most cases however, the constant inbreeding can cause significant health problems for the future generations of the breed.
While it can be an advantage to choose particular dog breeds when it comes to finding a pet, we have to remember that all of them are a result of human influence. Nowadays, more and more researchers are beginning to notice that the attempt that people make to control certain traits or behavior patterns by using selective breeding only ends up weakening the future generations as a whole, since, by encouraging some genes, others may be lost from the gene pool altogether.
It can be a much better idea to choose between cross and mixed-breed dogs. The main advantage in this case is that the dogs development has not been tampered with and their progress was allowed a natural freedom that in most cases causes them to be much healthier than many pure dog breeds. Also, if you are thinking of buying a crossbreed dog you will find that not only is the price much more accessible but you will have a great variety of choices. You will never get bored when looking for crossbred pets since you will find that each individual dog has its own unique character and traits. Unfortunately, many of those who look for a pet do not have the patience to examine the dog they want more carefully. If they do, they will often find that it is not so difficult to see the way in which some dogs can actually be perfect for their particular needs and lifestyle.
Dogs are a wonderful species of animals and all dog breeds are inherently devoted to their human friends. You will rarely be able to find any other type of animal having the same level of loyalty. This is true regardless of whether you choose pure breeds or mixed ones.
This is a trait that brings humans and dogs much closer together than we are often willing to admit. It would be a pity to respond to it with an attempt to control them instead of choosing a peaceful coexistence.
Whenever you visit an animal shelter with the intention of finding a new animal friend, keep in mind that not only purebred dogs can make for good companions. Often the unique attributes you want in a dog will easily be found in one of the many mixed breeds that often get ignored because of preconceived ideas regarding their genetic heritage.
