Why do some people have attitude towards mutts?

No mutt hating here! I own one myself. My aunt owns one too (he might be coming to live with me soon though.) I also highly doubt that anyone truly hates them on this site, either. We just don't approve of people trying to "create a new breed" or of people breeding more animals that will more than likely end up dead or in a shelter.

You have to realize that not everyone is gung-ho about adoption and that is their opinion - they have a right to it. I personally won't adopt from any of my shelters because they (the shelters) suck - no behavior testing, very little vet care, they get the wrong info, and so on. I just don't trust them. Other people don't like not knowing the dogs' background or pedigree - which is understandable.

On the fake name issue: i call my dog a "Schnoodle" because even though she is a mutt, i know what KIND of mutt... and it's easier than saying "Schnauzer/Poodle cross" in general conversation. I always stress that she is a mutt though, not a "new breed", and that anyone interested can find one in their local shelter.

Add - Another point in mutt vs purebred... purebred dogs are predictable and their breeders (around 90% of them) do proper genetic tests and take proper care of their dogs. So purebred dogs are generally healthier when bred properly than mutts, who'se breeders are in it for the cash and not the wellness of the dog!

You KNOW what you are getting in a purebred dog but you don't know what you'll get in a mutt. Plain and simple. I would not tell someone with allergies to go out and adopt, since those dogs only have a 50% or less chance of being "hypoallergenic" Whereas a purebred poodle is less likely to aggravate allergies.

I don't hate mutts, but I made someone think I did, but that's only because their dog was aggressive and kept attacking my dog. Them mutts makes me aggravated yes, but that is because that's how the dog was raised. I wouldn't breed mutts but I would definitely adopt one and I have adopted mutts before. One of the other things that ticks me off is when people say that (for example) a labradoodle isn't a mutt. I don't understand why people get so mad when you call their dogs a mutt and they start fighting over it. If I owned a mutt I wouldn't care if someone called it a mutt because that is what it is, a mutt. Mutts can be great dogs, but they aren't meant to be bred and sold for profit. That just tells you that they are wanting the money, not because they care about their animals.

I don't hate mutts. I don't hate any animal. I hate the people the contribute to the mutt population though.

I think a lot of people on this site are dedicated to helping the animals we have in shelters, many of those being mutts. However, you will always find some people who believe that mutts are inferior and that pure breeds are the only way to go. That's just their personal opinion, it doesn't make them right or wrong. It's not our place to judge one another, so we just have to take it with a grain of salt and remember what you believe in.

I've never really understood why some people are so against mutts and so for purebreds.

Both have their genetic issues. And there is no true way to know EXACTLY what your getting yourself into when you get a dog, PUREBRED or MUTT every dog has its flaws, purebred or not.

I have known plenty of breeders of purebreds who have lost whole litters. same goes for a mutt.

Why not stop breeding all together of mutts or purebreds and start ADOPTING from shelters since there are so many unwanted animals in shelters and rescues

i think what it is is that many breeds of dogs have in born personality traits that have been bred into them (and responsible breeders work hard to breed for personality and correct appearance), another words in a round about way its dependable you know what to expect... where as a mutt may have a very confused genealogy so in some peoples opinion he may be unreliable /unpredictable.

plus some people think that the opinion of others is all that matters , so having a "show quality dog" is their priority (even if they will never show or breed).

in my opinion mutts can make the best pets .

Mutts are fabulous, and have the advantage of hybrid vigour. This is the phenomenon by which the further apart the parents are in the gene pool, the better the offspring's immune system.

I'm not happy about these new "fake breeds" that are produced just for money, I think exploiting animals for gain is wrong. And I accept that your average Mutt is usually the result of careless owners.

A purebreed can be fabulous too, of course - and we should ALL think our dog is wonderful, just not get all snotty about breed!

There's a poem, I forget who it's by:

"Now when you cut me dead and say that I'm

Not kennel-bred, nor of pure pedigree,

I'll think how often that old mongrel, Time,

Has c*cked his leg against YOUR family tree!"

I myself could care less what breed or breeds of dogs people have.

However, from reading replies to mutt questions, it appears many people are against the BYBs and people overcharging for mixed breeds because they are so called designer breeds.

However in saying that many people appear to be against purebred dog owners as well.

You can not please everyone. Some people just enjoy giving attitude and ranting about anything.

I have only had mutts, and that is not to say that I don't like full breeds, they are just expensive! I don't think it is irresponsible for there to be mutts, I think it is irresponsible for people not to neuter or spay their dog. As great as your dog is, there are millions of dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted. Therefore there is no reason to produce more puppies to go to homes. Mutts are great dogs! I completely agree!

i.m glad you recognize you have a mutt. some of the best dogs i have ever known were mutts. but when growing up the worse type of dog was a mongrel. now people attach their prejudice to the word mutt.

Basically, snobbery. And association. People either like to know their dog comes from a good blood line, or they want to know that their dog is associated with such and such personal traits that come with a breed.

Funny thing is that mutts are arguably better dogs to own in a lot of situations. Over breeding and in breeding in pure breeds can create intelligence and genetic issues.

And finally, funny thing is at one point, all purebreds were mutts. It's a mixing of past breeds that has created today's prue breds.