buy or adopt a dog?

1. the puppy or dog will have true vaccination and shot records

2. some backyard breeders don't even know the breed of their dogs

3. 25% of shelter dogs are purebreds

4. topic #1 they will be healthier

5. Most pets end up homeless because of  moving and landlord issues.

5.1. if your home will not allow you to have a pet simply don't get one

6. it is said that mix breeds are healtheir

7. many mutts have a lower rate of hip dysplasia, certain knee diseases, most spinal diseases, many heart diseases, plenty of cancers and a whole lot of skin, blood, brain, liver and kidney diseases

8. most dogs in shelters are more friendly due to the fact their in shelters alone

8.1. not just kid friendly (dog friendly) their around dogs everyday

9. it's a good deed, would you rather be known as the person who left a puppy alone or saved that puppy

10. i have a "mutt" that costed $1000 which was more expensive than both my purebreds

10.1. Tibetan Mastiff  is the most expensive mix breed costing 1 million yuan

10.1.1. this doesn't include the amount of money it will be for shots or checkups. Which would be included in your purchase from the shelter.

11. topic #2cheaper to adopt

11.1. $50-140 for a dog at the shelter

11.1.1. some may say shelters have "mutts" but shelters also have purebreds & won't tell you false information as a backyard breeder will just to get money.

11.1.2. most expensive dogs such as labradoodles go in shelters due to the fact people say their hypoallergenic and they aren't

12. keeps you catious from backyard breeders that may have parvo or not up to date on shots

12.1. parvo can not only effect your dog but other dogs and people bowls, shoes, clothes, carpet and floors. it can even be spread off a tire wheel