I recently learned that the show admitted to harassing some of the people and breeders they interviewed. And cut out parts of a highly respected man's interview. Including the parts where he talked about responsible breeding.

"<br /> I think they have more problems than mixes. I'm glad my Jacks are mixed.<br /> <br /> What are pedigree dogs to you?<br /> <br /> *snort* There's no such thing as purebred/pedigree. All dogs came from other "breeds" of dog, which in that case makes them mixed. They're just "recognized." Go further back, all dogs came from wolves. :P""<br /> <br /> To the first one. A mutt is not going to healthier than a purebred because it's a mix. Just because you mix two breeds doesn't make health problems go away. If the parents have it, they'll likely pass it to the puppies. It all comes down to the dogs behind the dog.<br /> <br /> <br /> And B:<br /> <br /> No not all breeds are mixes. Look up what makes a breed a breed.<br /> <br /> A breed becomes such when they show consistency towards a written standard.

I don't know about any one else here, but before I adopt a dog I RESEARCH! The breeder mainly. What condition do they keep their dogs? Do they play with them or leave them in there crate except for showing and Breeding? I think you should always go to an expert on the breed and find a Good Breeder. My Grandmother used to breed and Show Shelties. She can easily point out who is breeding well, and who is doing a terrible job. I agree with inbreeding as long as it is a good breeder. <br /> <br /> I truthfully do not agree in paying for mixes. Yes, some are great dogs, but it could be carrying any diseases and don't have to follow ANY rules, meaning there is a lot of chance for disease. Where as, dog with the AKC have to follow rules. Most don't have health issues. <br /> <br /> You know the "Goldendoodles" and "CockerPoos" and other 'Designer Breeds' are all breeders who were kicked out of the AKC because they did not follow rules or carried diseases. <br /> <br /> Adopting a mix from a shelter is fine. But you should NEVER pay for a 'designer' breed. Mixes are some of the best dogs. But not 'designer breeds'. The breeds are all recently started lines, of which had almost no thought in them. Like 'Oh! I'm going to breed a Golden and my Poodle and make it a "Goldendoodle" And sell them!" Breeds in the AKC (or trying to get in) have put years and many different blood lines into these dogs to get them where they are perfect for what they are bred for. Eventually it becomes a breed, and they breed them with others of that breed. <br /> <br /> I hope this helps inform some people.

What do YOU think of pedigree dogs? <br /> <br /> I think they have more problems than mixes. I'm glad my Jacks are mixed.<br /> <br /> What are pedigree dogs to you? <br /> <br /> *snort* There's no such thing as purebred/pedigree. All dogs came from other "breeds" of dog, which in that case makes them mixed. They're just "recognized." Go further back, all dogs came from wolves. :P<br /> <br /> Your opinion of the documentary?(if you've watched it) <br /> <br /> It was very sad. I felt so sorry for the KC spaniels. And how the Bull Terrier's heads were deformed. What the heck is that for? It makes them look like aliens. I'm outraged.

I do agree that the video was incredibly biased but most of what it said is still true. There are problems needing to be fixed, there are still HUGE changes in breeds today that lean towards the extremes.

For those who watched the documentary I suggest you also read this;<br /> <br /> http://rufflyspeaking.wordpress.com/2008/10/15/568/<br /> <br /> There is a part one to that bit too.<br /> <br /> That documentary was bluntly biased and after watching it I had to do some research. Unsurprisingly the documentary misrepresented certain breeds and took quotes out of context.

Jive: Yeah, the temperaments were the biggest issue my mother in law had when picking dogs from lines. She bred German shepherds for the military, and when buying puppies from a new breeder, and different lines than she was used to, she often wound up with some horribly aggressive dogs, some so mean that she couldn't even feed them without them trying to remove her hand. Needless to say, she didn't breed these dogs, and they weren't sold to the military/polite. xD

Like I said, breeders who breed sound, healthy GSDs, I don't have an issue with. But, again, they tend not to win in the show ring, sadly. That's what needs to be addressed: the organization as a whole needs to recognize this issue, not just <i>some</i> breeders...otherwise, it will never go away.<br /> <br /> Also, don't be so quick to credit police forces. The ones where I used to live were poorly bred Malinois/GSDs...they didn't have the hips, but they weren't healthy (mentally or physically) by a long shot. They thought because they got them from Germany, they were ridiculously well bred, but...the person breeding them didn't compete them, and we saw a lot of awful temperaments and health issues. :/

I agree Kat.<br /> Especially if you want a working/sports dog they need to be physically sound and have the right temperament.

What about it Tiger?<br /> I watched the whole thing.<br /> I see people breeding dogs simply for looks and not taking health into consideration.<br /> The documentary was quite biased at points and some interviews were quite immature.<br />