Which is better? Purebred or Mixed breeds? The Answer is in the DNA!
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Good video just wondering what type of dog is Sophie
Zak George's Dog Training rEvolution I'm getting my dog tommorow
what kind of dog and whats his name? i be hes cute :)
Zak George's Dog Training rEvolution hi I am 14 years old and getting a corgi puppy soon and I am wondering if you have any tips or tricks for me
LOVE your videos Zac. I circulate them to all the dedicated dog owners I know. Thank you for helping me so much with mine. Your videos are wonderful.
I had a mix breed dog and she never had health problems and lived to be 17 years old! My new puppy is a mix breed too.
Julie Diana The only problems my mixed breeds have is cantstopplayingitis.
@@melindam128 it took me a second to read that but...
My pure boxer has fatty deposits and dental issues. Lurebred dogs are waaayy to inbred these days. The studbooks need to be open and dog shows need to stop being the only deciding factor or people will stop buying purebreds
The bulldogs have it worst
Any dog is the best dog
lovely doggos
No purebreds are discusting and inbred watch adams video and you will see
@@somedudett5880 The reality is just the oppsite.
Wrong Chihuahuas suck ass
@ the opposite? Then why do these "pure breds" have so many health problems? Most golden retrievers die of cancer, almost all bull dogs have hip dysplasia etc.
The best thing about mutts is that they are so unique from each other. Lots of them have different coat patterns and colors that gives them identity. Some of them are hyperactive but when they give love, they give it their all.
My favorite kind of dogs are the ones that are just “dogs” they don’t have specific breed mixes their just “dog” I had a stray but I never got her dna tested. To me she was just “dog” I loved her very much and she had little to no health problems and lived to be 16.
Bahahahah
@@toriereid4048cunt said wut hahahaha
My favourite "breed" is rescued! 😜😍
#AdoptDontShop
Savannah Scott Calling me an idiot because i support shelters? Thanks.
any dog is a good dog
although i am a fan of pit bulls
Savannah Scott Smh...
Your an idiot, stop supporting the murder and mutation of dogs
the worst dog to get is one from a puppy mill .
Charles Boston agreed
well that depends on how you look at it if you get it from the puppy mill you may be supporting the puppy mill or you may be saving a dog. But remember the puppy mill doesn't make a dog a bad dog.
Kayla McKee but they do make unhealthy doge
Some shelter dogs are from puppy mills 🐶
@@thepetobsessedrainbow but if you get them from the shelter you are supporting the shelter, not the puppy mill, right? im not sure
I finished reading your book last week! I have all the supplies I need and now I'm just waiting to find the right pup! I can't wait start practicing all the things I've learned from your book and videos, thank you very much Zak!!
Fantastic! Congrats and good luck with your are pup!
Sophie is SO CUTE! I love mixed breed dogs and pure bred dogs equally. I have one pure bred shiba and one super mutt. Love them both! The predictability of the purebred dogs can be helpful, but adopting our mixed breed dog has been a fun journey as well. We just ordered her Embark test a couple days ago, and I can't wait to get the results!!!
Mix breed or pure. As long as it’s a dog, it is beyond best.
Some dogs are less best (pugs and chihuahuas)
Wrong Purebred dogs have a ton of deformities and health problems.
@@Robodragon17 pugs shouldn't exist
@@EmblemSnake its kinda dumb to lump all purebreds into the same group. If you get a purebred from a breeder you know you can trust then there shouldn't be a lot of problems.
@@grimrocket5592 my mix dog has outlived 3 of my cousins purebreds.
Rescue. Dogs. Are. The. Best.
💯 Confirmed
Horseluver4ever 1234
I just adopted a dog from a rescue place. She looks healthy but had a. Cardiac arrest in 6 days. We're devastated because she was cute . The vet said she had a bad heart inherited from her parents (lab/terrier)..I feel like they lied to us of the puppy 's health history
Horseluver4ever 1234 no dog is better than the other
@@EpicMinecraftFail that's not true! My dog is the best dog on the planet.
All dogs are the best.
@Savannah Scott Dog personalities vary. I've met some very very very aggressive purebreds. My 2 mutts are the best and wouldn't hurt a fly
I used to have a 20 year old mutt she was my best friend I love mutts I also have 2 bernadoodle
I had a purebred GSD that was the best boy ever. I wish I had done a health DNA test for him. It seemed like he had so many allergies and he ended up with an intestinal disease. We had him PTS last year. We have since adopted a rescue mutt. I just got her Embark results back and am so amazed. Her health panel is perfect and she is a lab mix with husky, pitt bull, and border collie. She’s the sweetest girl ever. Point is that both my dogs have been amazing and I highly recommend Embark!
Purebred = Inbred
Mutts = normal healthy doggo
ContractZERO
Noone shamed you purebreds are just inbred.
ContractZERO big mood
I like both, but I do believe mongrels have some advantages regarding resistance to diseases. Like said on the video, pure breed have the advantage of being predictable (in terms of growth).
XxStonedKillerxX i definitely diasgree that's just ignorance and disrespectful to responsible breeders
Silver Wolf Breeders deserve no respect. There's already so many homeless dogs and cats do to shit people yet they continue breeding more and more...
I dislike people who stereotype dogs because I have 3 American Pitbulls Terrier and people alway judge them because of that
GamingRaven why you even care about what people think
lostinYourReality well when you have people and when they ask you what breed your dog is and when you tell them and they back away scared because they heard it was a bad breed and the only reason their a "bad breed" is because bad people did bad things with dog breed
GamingRaven same I have one and I hate when I wear my "I love my pit bull " shirt and people ask me "there dangerous " and stuff... This might just be a accident but everytime I walk my pit bull people change sides even though she is completely socialized with other animals and humans
sami_nunn 1018 yeah I agree. It's just frustrating and a shame that people act like that
sami_nunn 1018 I tend to change size even though I know a breed doesn't mean it's automatically dangerous lol. I am paranoid though thinking it could be that one poorly trained dog
Mixed breed for sure I love mixed breeds
200 dollars. Yikes. Even similar human DNA tests are cheaper than that
McKaden T There arw actually cheaper tests for dogs.
I don’t like calling dogs mutts. I don’t know why. It’s sounds like they’re dirty.
Agreed. I even believe they have some advantages compared to the pure breed. People just use these terms because they exist in bigger quantity.
I call em henz 57s
@Billie Willis Ferguson
Pedigrees are completely arbitrary mixes most of which were invented only a century or so ago.
I call them half-baked;)
Love your channel thanks for everything Zac George!!! You help me with the puppy I'm getting in the summer really appreciate all the videos
awww what breed are you getting?
Hi Zak! I really love your videos and you've helped me train my dog. I'm planning to buy your book for more information.
Keep up your good work!
Finally, the only video with the right answer, lol. Get tired of seeing the "purebred vs mixed breed" argument completely ignoring looking at the genetics of the individual. Even if this is basically just a long commercial, lol. Genetic testing is still neat and the only way to be actively on the lookout for any health issues that may pop up later in life.
A dog from a health tested and titled(in some way) background from a responsible breeder who introduces the puppies to as many safe things as possible before they go to their well picked new homes. that's the type of dogs I want.
We got a Purebred Boston terrier from a well known breeder named Radar. He was papered, health tested, and had a champion family history dating back 7 generations with no hint of inbreeding. Radar was one of the best tempered dogs I've ever known. Radar had dietary issues throughout his life but we did our best to provide a healthy diet. When he was 6 years old he was diagnosed with canine Cushings, Hypothyroidism, dry eye syndrome, and eventually his trachea collapsed about a month ago. We made the hard choice and we had to put him to sleep due to that. All of those diseases/issues happen to be fairly common with BT's. I know a few people with other papered Boston Terriers and each has health complications. I'll miss the hell out that little guy, he was a best friend for life. I think we are going to rescue our next dog, and it'll likely be a mixed breed. I think you take a risk with all dogs, but the purebreds are at a genetic disadvantage right from the start.
That term “mutt” is so disgusting.
Starscream91 right it’s what people have decided to call them. I’m not about to start a revolution for mixed breed dogs 😂 . I just think the name people have DECIDED to call them is disgusting. It has a negative connotation.
Sophie is absolutely gorgeous 💖 💖 💖 💖 she actually reminds me a lot of Valentine and she's a Gsd! It's totally about the individual dog, though I did have a thought today. I wonder if reactive dogs are sharper, not smarter, than non reactive ones. Out of the dogs we've had, the ones that have been reactive seemed to be that bit more precise in their training especially when learning tricks. Would love to hear what you think Zak, you've worked with a lot of dogs! 😂 😂 😂
Kirsty Macfarlane I believe in an anecdotal way that reactive dogs, because they have so few friends, value the friends they do have more than a more normal dog. I think they work harder at training for humans they are close with. Not so much with strangers though. They also tend to be hyper-alert when under threshold, which could make them more observant and that could lead to more precision. However that's balanced by having to worry that every noise or movement is most likely scary monster so distractions can be harder to work through. I can see where you are coming from. Could be a good master's thesis!
Thanks for your reply, but because a dog's reactive doesn't mean it's not normal.
That is an interesting perspective. Usually when dog behavior people talk about dogs who are reactive, they are talking about dogs who react to social stimuli in an unhealthy way--dogs who react to a friendly and nonthreatening dog as a threat, or dogs who react to a person who is not a threat as if they are one, feeling fear and stress in a way that is harmful to the animal's health and well-being. As a trainer, I see that there is a continuum of reactivity levels and all dogs will react of provoked enough. However, I would never call a normal dog reactive, because in my experience, reactivity is used to denote a behavior problem that needs significant help for the dog to live a happy, healthy, normal dog life. Same with separation anxiety. Dogs with separation anxiety have a pathological level of anxiety when left alone. Normal dogs will have a milder, "normal" level of anxiety from being isolated from family members because dogs are not meant to be left by themselves for extended periods, which is healthy but can also be further alleviated with training.
There are certainly many reactive dogs out there, and they can be beloved and wonderful family pets when managed appropriately. However, they need more help socially than a dog with more healthy and appropriate responses in social situations. So I would say they are not normal dogs.
But don't you think almost all dogs are reactive to something?
Like I said, if provoked severely enough, any dog will defend itself. But at a healthy or normal level, that is an adaptive response to a threat. So they aren't reactive, they are just a dog. A dog I would call reactive is responding at a level that is 1) not in proportion with the level of threat they are actually under and 2) having their quality of life and stress hormone levels adversely affected. A dog who barks for less than a minute when the FedEx guy leaves a package is not reactive. A dog that barks for an hour, tries to bite the FedEx guy, can't stop barking if a guest enters until the guest has left and all is quiet, etc., is reactive. They are responding in a pathological, not-normal way.
I wouldn't say most dogs are reactive to some trigger or another. If you spend a lot of time around shelter dogs, you will run into a lot of behavior problems because that is the most common reason for surrender. And if you are a trainer, you will run into behavior problems because most people don't go to a trainer until the problem is significant. Most dogs have things they may not like or find a little scary, but they recover quickly and can be desensitized and counterconditioned to those things in a few sessions. They give healthy warning signals via vocalizations and body language, and if given the choice will retreat instead of attack. I wouldn't call that reactivity.
I've seen some force/punishment trainers get really upset about things like growls that I find healthy though. My theory is that these trainers are so much more likely to escalate a situation that a warning of not being comfortable with something often leads to a much more dangerous conflict between dog and trainer. Positive trainers tend to de-escalate and I personally appreciate warning signals because it is communication and a way to avoid having to bite. So it might be in what behaviors you would define as reactive versus my definitions?
I have 1 reactive dog, 1 normal dog, and 1 dog who was super friendly but after many health problems tends to act in a reactive way towards strangers. I don't know if he is truly reactive in a lifelong-needs-management way or not. Once I get his health problems totally squared away, I will be able to get a better picture of whether this is a behavioral symptom or problem. My normal dog will be unfriendly to large bouncy young dogs who approach her, growling and showing teeth because she is small and middle-aged and needs her space respected. If they respond respectfully, she is fine with them. If they don't, she is willing to defend herself. That's a normal non-reactive dog in my view.
Thanks for promoting rescues ❤️
Border Collie and Australian Shepherds rock!!!!!
I have an Australian Collie, he is awsome.
Yassss!!! Totally agree!!!!!
I’ve been binge watching your videos simply because I’m obsessed with my two year old shar pei/pit bull mix. He’s my heart.
Btw, mutts are just sooooooooo cute 99% of the time
Pedro de Andre nah
Pedro what about the other 1 %
Riley Bateson What do u mean the other 1% if 99% is cute then the 1% must be ugly...come on dude do better
For me all dogs are cute, either mongrel or pure breed. I just don't like people making business with pure breed dogs while we have mongrels on the streets...
Maxwell
Purebreds are bred for a purpose, a specific job. Mutts can be for just having a family pet, but if you want a dog that is going to provide specific tasks then your best bet is to get a purebred dog that was bred and trained for that specific task. Want a protection dog? Get a pit bull or Rottweiler. Want a service dog? Get a Vizsla or golden retriever. Need a dog that can identify certain things and alert you to them? Get a German Shepherd or a Labrador. Need one for tracking game or searching for people? Get bloodhound or a beagle. Every breed has its own purpose and task it was designed for and the only way to really be able to make use of those genetics is to have a purebred dog. Mixed breeds can be amazing family pets and can accomplish many tasks, but not as quickly or efficiently as a purebred. It all depends on *why* you're getting a dog.
I'm not a dog owner right now.I'm a full time home student with special needs and I'm a mentally challenged middle aged single man with kids.I live on both low income and disability money.I'm thinking about get myself a male dog in a years from now.But I wanna learn everything I can all about dogs first.
I personally LOVE Goldens! I have one, and hope to have many more in the future!
Get a rescue dog
Have only had one purebred dog in my life. He was a Golden Retriever and he was a great animal. The rest of my dogs have been mixed breeds to include: A Lab/Golden mix which loved every kid in the neighborhood and hated every adult (except me); an Aussie/Lab mix that was a faithful, loyal, and loving friend; a Rotty/Chow-Chow/Golden/Lab mix that has the body of a Rotty (110 lbs), the coat of a Golden, the stubbornness of Chow-Chow and the lovability of a lab; and my latest little guy (12 weeks old) who is another Aussie/Lab mix. All my dogs had/have their own personalities and quirks and the secret to a great relationship is getting to know and accept each one as an individual spirit.
nice video thnx for making such video HAVE A NICE DAY
Hey! I used to have a Maltese poodle x but he passed away last year. So I'm about a month I'm getting a little female whoodle puppy and I'm so excited! Thank you for helping me train her in the near future
2:35 we wanted smaller dog around 30-50 pounds of weight but somehow he grow up to be 120 pound monster (Cute monster)
All the dogs that my family and I have owned have been mixed breed and rescues, except for one. All of them have been wonderful. I prefer to adopt a rescue helping to give love and a home to a dog that was abused, neglected, abandoned, or surrendered.
Yup, we got a surprise getting our dog. Mother was a collie-terrier, dad was supposed to be lab-pitbull. We thought he would grow to be about 45 lbs like his mother. Well, we quickly got more dog than we expected.
He ended up 65 lbs, looking like a shepherd terrier. But we love him! and are fully committed to loving, playing and caring for this dog.
Sad story, most of his littermates have been bounced from home to home and some ended up at the shelter. There was just soo much energy in these big dogs.
Border Collie/Aussie/Kelpie mix 🙂 My puppy is so precious
I have 3 mixed breed/rescue dogs. Two from rescues, one from a shelter. The girl from the shelter I unfortunately had to put down in February. She was only six years old. But out of nowhere she developed liver disease that was too far along to be treated. My next dog will be a full breed German shepherd. So I don't have favorites, I love both pure breed and mutts. They both have their pros and cons about them. My rescues are very protective of me, because of their past experiences. Either way I love both! And couldn't imagine not having both!
I love Rottweilers
But all dogs make great companions ♥
Boyfriend and I adopted rescue female dog from a shelter in a nearby area. She is Border Collie mixed. People are working hard to guess and always insists on their points. Epagneul, French springer, english setter etc etc... We will do the DNA test with embark. I do want to know her dna traits but also know more about her health. I can't wait to do that!
What was her breed miss?
If I was a dog, I’d be a mutt.
I have had a pitbull Terrier she got cancer and passed away... but now I have a rough coat collie (( like lassie)) so those two are my favorite breeds. but any dog is a good dog!
I like germen shepherds and goldendoodles
wolf lover Goldendoodles are awesome! My dog, Albus says so. ;)
Mine is American Bulldog x Bullmastiff x American Staffy x Redheeler x Bullarab. He is a beast of a dog, very smart, very loyal, hard working and my best friend
purebreds! i love how they're relatively predictable when you get them as puppies and how pretty they look. i've had both and the purebreds were always the loviest, also got the most attention from others lol
I have a scottish terrier and he's exactly what everyone says xD they are barky, confident, and stubborn. but highly intelligent!! at 8 weeks he could, sit, speak, lay, and give paw on comand
My pup had two pure breeds as parents a border collie and a Kelpie. needless to say he has more every than I can handle but I love my floof anyway within two weeks of getting him he knew sit, paw, hi five, down, roll over, look at me, and leave it. now at five and a half months old he knows all of those plus spin, jump, speak, and stay
2:14 omg those eyes are soooo cute
Right? That dog is so adorable 🥰.
My favorite dog is 1: Siberian 2: Australia Shepherd 3: Golden Doodle ( I have a Golden Doodle!)
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I have 1 beagle, 1 mixed breed of beagle and Jack Russel, and lastly a mutt. In my experience, my mutt have the nicest health among them. She also is energetic and has a good body shaped. She eats a lot but never gets fat. Her metabolism also seemed to be fast.
So that's why my crossbreed is so awesome!
A cross isn't a mutt
Normally the advertising annoys me, but thanks for promoting this DNA test! And thanks for the coupon!
hey, I have a Maltipoo and it has been potty training for 2 moths now and still is peeing in the house. PLEASE HELP ME!
A LOOK INTO PAIGE'S LIFE Use treats he loves to reward. Cheese or hotdogs are high value rewards. Reward heavily when he goes outside, making a big deal out of it each time. Make sure you clean the area with a cleaner that will completely eliminate the odor.
I know it's a pain, as I'm going through this right now, but if you let your pup go out every 2-3 hours, or you can set a schedule. I always take her out after she eats, and once in between each meal. My pup is constrained to the mud room when we can't watch her so she doesn't pee all around the house. I hope this helps!
omg thank you so much
I have Mal-Shi And Golden Retriever
I have two dogs that are mixed. My oldest dog is a Dachshund, Chihuahua, Pug, Shar-Pei mix and my youngest is a Jack Russell Chihuahua mix
the problem is, how can I know what exactly I'm getting when I'm getting a mutt? I'm risking so much.
I want a dog that's gonna live as long as possible and will be as healthy as possible. BUT I also want my dog to match my lifestyle, and I'm really not about sport. I want my dog not only to be fine with not having a lot of physical activity, but I also want it's body not to require a lot of it. On top of that, I want my dog's temper not to be too strong since I'm not very patient and both me and a strong tempered dog would just make each other's lives unhappy. I would also really love my dog to look nice, to match my tastes more-or-less. So HOW can I ever know what am I getting if I'm getting a mutt?..
I know that the people keeping them in the shelter can maybe provide some info, but the dog might not have been there for long enough, and in the end, they might not have enough info. Roughly saying, it's like entering a lottery while what's at stake is the happiness of yourself, your future dog and everyone you live with for quite a bunch of years. :[
well true but every dog is an individual, when u meet him he could be really shy but night develop into the friendliest dog, doesn't matter how they're born as much as how you train them and treat them , but all dogs are awesome good dogs!
@@nib0lase926
No ammount of training will turn an active dog into a lazy potato. Genetics are a thing.
The best type: Rescue.
i have a labrador pitbull mix💙
Kaylee Alsip same! They are wonderful dogs. Very loyal 😊
I use to have one. One of the best mixes I every had.
I got a Doberman x labrador
Great Content
that dog is gorgeous
I grew up with two mutts we picked up from the rubbish dumping ground, our lovely little trash dogs. Love them to bits
I love all dogs, but I love my britanny so much!!
Bea and Me I love my Brittany more than anything. I've had him for 14 years he's amazing
Great video zak!
It’s pretty simple genetics. Mixed is best. They will live the longest, and therefore you can love them the longest.
@Asherthedragongirl But Purebreds are inbred. Being inbred leads to more chances of genetic problems. More genetic problems could lead to an early grave. For example our purebred Maltese died due to a Heart Disease, a genetic problem that could very well have been due to inbreeding. If you want a dog that has the best chance of living longer, go for a mixed dog, dont support purebred breeders, that just produces more inbreeding and over the years, the dogs produced from that continuous inbreeding will produce less and less healthy dogs.
@Asherthedragongirl I mean. Cool, I guess? Hopefully they dont have any genetic diseases. But I hope you just understand what I'm saying here. Do you want to live in a world where dogs are on average living shorter and shorter lives with every generation? Shouldn't you want that to stop? Shouldn't you want to encourage the breeders to stop inbreeding and completely dismantle this whole made up concept of "dog breeds" we created, to start breeding those "purebreds" with another "breed" so the next generation of pups dont get genes that are fucked beyond belief? I'd rather dogs lived longer and happier lives thank you very much.
@@pengmaeda9908
Ah yes, because every breeder out there is an inbreeding maniac.
@@kpina2081 Any Purebred breeder, yes, they are all inbreeding maniacs, that’s how you get purebred puppos.
@@pengmaeda9908
I would love to see some proof supporting your statement :)
I have a shih-tsu jack-russle cross and he is the nicest little dog ever.
Your videos are getting so... well hidden motive... "commercial" ...
I swear that is the cutest dog I've ever seen I'm dying!!!!
Alana J yes she’s so adorable!
When is a good age to start training my puppy?
Brooklyn Fastroad I starting training mine once she had settled in to her new life
Brooklyn Fastroad as soon as you get him
Start training them when they settle in there home and feel very comfortable with you!
Sasha Rauf ok. Thank you! 😊
Toni Berry thank you
my favorite type of dog is a Shih Tzu!
I have a mix breed puppy and I love it :)
Do a video with a Maltese dog
I really need u to cause I'm getting a Maltese this summer
Border collie's are my favourite breed but I have never had a one personally. I have a cockapoo puppy 😁
My favorite dog pitbulls
my favorite dog is pitbulls
@@kimarihamlin8401 same!
loved this video! I have a pedigree black lab and a lab crossed with a golden retriever. the dog in this video was adorable!
I like BB-8 he is cute
I love mutts and purebreeds. I have mutts! I have two mutts, and a purebred, and have had many other dogs before them.
Australian shepherds are the best! I prefer purebreds but the dog is the video is soooooo adorable! :)
I honestly don't like Aussies at all. I like my rescue dogs :)
We all have our own preferences :) don't worry I will rescue too, just I will own mainly purebreds
HowlingTv My dog, Mage is half Aussie and half Lab. He is beautiful and soooo smart! Tons and tons of energy, too.
My puppy is mixed and I have no idea what mixed he is but, he is very protective like a German Shepherd .
Border collie
#1 - I have read dog training revolution and I am watching your videos. #2 - I adopted a pit bull mix from the local shelter 3 days ago. Not sure what he is "mixed" with because he looks like a pittie to me. #3 - I've been using your techniques with decent results, but I have to be patient because he's GREAT one on one. He absolutely SUCKS on a walk with distractions. But he's only 9 mos old, so I'll continue working...
A border collie defentily
Kate Navin absolutely, if you can keep up with them
Captain Usopp don't worry I'm the fastest junior girl in Sunderland!!
Debra Milton maybe just border collies
Kate Navin I have a Border Collie
Maddy H. Cool I wish I had one but my auntie and uncle have 2 so I take them on walks!
Hello Zak I've only discovered you a few days ago, my mum recently got a new puppy his name is Charlie, showed mum some of your dog training videos, she was pleased to see that you did one on stopping your dog biting as he keeps nibbling at people at the moment and we have children in our family so mum has been training him since we watched your videos and it has been working so we are very pleased, I have also ordered your training book to as I will be getting a puppy next year, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences on dog training, I will be recommending you.
A five minute commercial. Poor form Mr George.
crazymaner2003 It's not a commercial, and Zak needs to make money somehow. If you don't like the video, there is a simple solution; don't watch it
Lol this is totally a commercial
but it's informative so that's fine with me. :)
Korbinian123 Well that's just your opinion
Korbinian123 If you don't like it don't watch it. You won't change the way Zak works
I have 3 dogs, my oldest is a foxy x miniature pinscher, second a rottie x mastiff/pitbull and my youngest is a complete bitza but dad was apparently a dogo x so who knows as mum looked like a mix of Collie, red heeler, and just farm type breeds. He looks a lil like a staffy x American bulldog now but we have no idea, he's adorable and sweet even though he has anxiety and OCD
i like ur vids they r informational
I think you misspelled infomercial.
Squeezer You sir are a moron
At least I am smart enough to identify a commercial when I see one. (don't forget to check out the more info box to send Zak your money directly)
So let me ask you this. Once you have a dog, and you send away for a DNA test ... then what ? Are you going to take it to the shelter if it has genetic problems ? Or are you just spending money on a DNA test to know that you might have to spend more money at the vet someday down the road ?
@squeezer Or you spend money to find out if your dog has an inheritable trait that makes him prone to something that is however preventable, saving you potentially thousands on expensive treatment for your loved doggo. There are way more benefits than just that as well.
I love how on the DNA breakdown, the last says 17.7% supermutt :D That must be the official mutt breed, since dogs are so easy to manipulate into new things, they create their own breed every time that's unique per dog. It's kinda fascinating really. It's my understanding only dog DNA has that characteristic, where X+Z makes Y, like the designer breeds that are always coming out.
huskys and labs
TEAM 12 me too I LOVE labs!!
TEAM 12 they are the worst
TEAM 12// my lab is so hard to care for but I love her sm
TEAM 12 my lab Crystal is super chill... she is a boring bealtiful lady
I have a Siberian Husky and he's a very active and definitely has a personality of his own but just remember that they take a lot of time and effort due to their very thick fur that needs a lot of grooming, but overall they're good dogs for active people.
I have only owned mixed breed dogs. They all grew up just fine but the pomeranians mixes had breathing problems i.e. Coughing and wheezing.
I had an Inuit Husky that I rescued at 6 months and he lived to 14, and I have a Multi-poo who's 10 and a pure bread apple head long haired chihuahua that I rescued. I have to say even though I love all my dogs the non-shedding ones are nice to have. :)
I and my wife have a chiweenie chihuahua-dachshund mix. She is very smart dog and little stubborn. When you said mixed dog or purebred. Most purebred dogs are standred mongrels though years of breeding different breeds to bring out the standred type of dog. Some dogs are smarter than others even in the same litter.
I can’t imagine ever paying a grand to get a dog you’ll spend thousands of dollars on for health treatments that probably won’t live longer than 5 anyways. If you aren’t rich, they’ll break the bank and then break your heart too
Had a boxer when I was a kid, rescued him from the streets of central El Paso. Beautiful boy he was, very smart. Now I have a mutt lol, she’s “half” boxer “half” German shepherd. And she is the smartest dog I’ve had in my life. Shoutout nyla and tiger
I have a new Chihuahua female. I also have an almost 11-year-old neutered male Chihuahua. So, far he's aggressive with her, but he's not necessarily enthusiastic at the moment what are some suggestions for them to love each other. I supervise them. And, put her in her crate if I am not there. Is it wrong to put her in a crate when sleeping? My old Chihuahua is used to sleeping with me. Right now, I couldn't help it we are all in bed together. I made some initial mistakes and realized after I looked at your initial training for puppies videos. I forgot what to do it's been a long time ago. But, this is only day 2 now. I need some guidance.
I like spaniels/spaniel mixes. I'll only ever rescue, but that doesn't mean pure breeds are not a possibility: my sister got her 11 week old show quality cavalier from a rescue.
We have a English bulldog/Boston terrier mix. He's 3 and PERFECT.. I wanted a mix to have better breathing issues and cost.
I've always had a shnauzer but we had to put the old boy down last year. He suffered 4 years until 15 years old with diabetes and glaucoma. I'm certainly open to getting a Mutt now.
I have 4 standard poodles 3 huskys 5 chihuahuas 3 Pekingese and 1 mixed breed we have no idea what she is but the people were going to bring her to the shelter so we took her and I love purebred and mutts I don't have an opinion with whitch one I like better
I have 2 purebred pointers and 1 lovable mutt, I love them all! But one of our pointers is a little annoying, but that's just how high energy breeds are.
great and very interesting video, nice one :)
Might be different if I just needed a pet, but I kinda need my service dog to stay alive. I'm trying to regain my normal lifestyle built around my disability, so I need to stack the deck in my favor as much as possible: large breed, strong & athletic, extremely high heat tolerance (south Florida), very versatile, long lifespan, highly trainable, dedicated, able to be intelligently disobedient, high energy & low anxiety, and more. I can't afford to get it wrong. And that's all I'm saying, except Rhodesian Ridgeback. :)
Glen Hunt It seems you are looking for a lab or similar.
Nope. A lab cannot run for 1.5 hours or more in south Florida's summer sun. Very few breeds can. As my service dog, he needs to be able to hang with my lifestyle; regaining my independence is part of the reason I need a service dog. Also, because labs are so cute and cuddly, too many children and adults would come hug and pet and distract him from doing his job, which includes medic alert. Guess what could happen if my service dog misses a medical emergency cue? A Rhodesian Ridgeback does not look quite as cute and cuddly, so he would (usually) be allowed to do his job without getting mobbed.
We did embark and found out our mixed breed rescue pups are clear of all the health markers! We agree the ones in need are the best breed! Adopt!