To me, sport mixes make sense.
Back in the day, people needed/wanted dogs to herd, to guard etc.. so that's what dogs were bred for.
It only makes sense that since people have changed..what they need dogs for has changed. There is a need..the market meets that.
Many people don't NEED herding dogs anymore, they simply get herding bred dogs for herding trails.
So how is getting an agility bred dog for trails any less respectable?
As long as breeding is done responsibly (health testing etc..) and homes are available just in case for the pups that don't turn out to be sport prospects (low drive etc.).. then whatever, live and let live.
Even though I would never personally go out and get one
Back in the day, people needed/wanted dogs to herd, to guard etc.. so that's what dogs were bred for.
It only makes sense that since people have changed..what they need dogs for has changed. There is a need..the market meets that.
Many people don't NEED herding dogs anymore, they simply get herding bred dogs for herding trails.
So how is getting an agility bred dog for trails any less respectable?
As long as breeding is done responsibly (health testing etc..) and homes are available just in case for the pups that don't turn out to be sport prospects (low drive etc.).. then whatever, live and let live.
Even though I would never personally go out and get one