Um, it's "purebred" not "purebreed".
Nothing wrong with mutts, I have one he is THE BEST DOG EVER!!!!
But jeezy peezy where do Mutts come from???PUREBRED DOGS THAT ARE NOT SPAYED OR NEUTERED!!!!
So if you "adopt" or "rescue" a mongrel , you are a better dog owner( and person) than the person who researches and seeks out the dog they want?
As far as purebreds in shelters- not up to breed standards maybe
i.e.
American Kennel Club - Weimaraner Minor faults"pink nose", can't show or breed that one SEE-YA
And look at the AKC standards for Rottweilers- they are supposed to be the same size as LABS!!80 lbs, not 125 so how did that happen???( Supply and Demand Baby!)
So a purebred can be the latest and greatest, but not a mutt with a name( Jack RusselXShih-Tzu= JackSH&T) and that's okay even if the breed standards are wiped out?
If the dog, whatever breed, has a good home isn't that the most important thing?
SPAY AND NEUTER!!!