The question then becomes what makes a breed a breed? How much flatcoat, weim, GSP blood can you add in, and what is the point of it? IMO, if we are going to outcross there should be a clear goal that benefits the breed somehow--improves temperament, health, or working ability--and who makes those decisions?
My issue with "silver labs" is not the pureness of the dogs, but the purpose for breeding them, which seems to be to produce a different color. That doesn't benefit the breed.
My issue with "silver labs" is not the pureness of the dogs, but the purpose for breeding them, which seems to be to produce a different color. That doesn't benefit the breed.