Athebeau the only differences (but big ones) are that those people who made dobermans and newfies did it 1) with a purpose other than making money Quote by Fran27
My big concern about purebred dogs is the fact that until about 100 years ago they were never restricted to the in-breeding programs we currently have in place. The kennel clubs and breeders actually force unhealthy breeding practices of inbreeding on these poor dogs. For myself I think healthy breeding should include out crossing breeds every once in awhile. Perhaps bring the Tibetan Mastiff into the Newf breeding etc.
I really do get sick to my stomach when I think of the genetic diseases created by purebred breeding. There are new diseases popping up every day. To say these same diseases have been around for hundreds of years before purebred breeding is deceitful. Also, to say that people a hundred years ago who created these breeds knew more about genetics is really wild...yet they created these breeds (by crossbreeding) and probably back in that time they would have continued crossbreeding...so, in that sense they did have more common sense than we have. So, basically now we have a few crossbred dogs, inbred for a few generations to create "type" "standard" and now it's almost sacreligious to think about bringing new blood into these small gene pools.
There are still purebred breeders breeding only for the big bucks as well. We also have purebred dogs over flowing the rescue...currently we have 70+ Springer Spaniels (show dogs) and Old English Sheepdogs (show dogs), Alaskan Malamute's and recently a breeder was busted by the SPCA and their champion Shepherds were confiscated. Where there is money to be made it brings out the worst of the worst.
I do agree with you that to have these cutesy new dogs for monetary purpose is wrong. I also know that some purebred breeders do the same thing. I can't think of anything more unhealthy than breeding English Bulldogs...I find that particular breeding to far outweigh the wrong of Doodle mixes. To purposely breed a dog that is unhealthy, built wrong, has a respiratory system which makes it hard for them to breathe...there is no dog breeding worse than these. But, people think it's fine just because a kennel club says it's OK...we are being brainwashed.
This is just my opinion This is what makes the world go round is differing opinions. I like to give my opinions, then it's up to the individual to dismiss them...or think about them. Most times I just have people yell at me for my ideas...but, isn't that what a forum is for...discussing.
Just to add, Alaskan Huskies are constantly crossbred to create good working dogs. Border Collies do not follow the standards set by kennel clubs...actually they really put up a fight when the AKC wanted to recognize their breed. They fought it, but the AKC won. You can slowly see a decline in this breed - the ones that are not bred by working folk that is. The show breeds are suffering.