![]() ![]() The breeds that bloat was most present in were Saint Bernard (3.7%), Irish Setter (3.4%), and Bloodhounds (3.4%). With mixed breeds, we are again at less than 1 percent. In contrast, some of the top purebred dogs with allergies included the West Highland White Terrier (8.2%), Coonhound (8%), and Wirehaired Fox Terrier (8%). Studies found that 1 percent of mixed breed dogs were affected by allergies. ![]() Let’s just examine two of the disorders more frequented in purebred dogs: atopy (or allergies). So this means that you should only adopt a mixed breed dog, right? Nothing is ever that simple. A study conducted by the Institute of Canine Biology examined cases of 24 different genetic disorders and found that across the board, 10 disorders occurred more frequently in purebreds, 1 disorder occurred more frequently in mixed breeds and then the last 13 disorders did not appear more frequently in either dog. When comparing purebred vs mutt health, there are some differences in how purebred and mixed breed dogs inherit genetic disorders. Purebred Vs Mutt: The Major Health Differences While this varies across the board, a purebred dog lets you know what to expect, so you can pick a pup with a training regimen in mind. Speaking directly with Basil’s owner, it’s clear that… the latter is true. While the lab in him makes him viable as a great service dog, the husky portion of him might make service or guide training difficult. For Basil for instance - part husky and part lab. What this means is that a dog might not have the temperament you’re looking for - and you won’t know this until they are older.
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