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unfortunately, this is an old wives tale. Almost every illness that is common in purebred dogs is in multiple breeds. So, a mutt can get almost any disease that any of the breeds in the mix can get. Plus, those issues aren't from overbreeding but from misinformed and uneducated breeding. Responsible breeders take every precaution available to prevent genetic problems from occurring in the puppies they produce. However, if you don't want to pay the cost of a well-bred dog - usually around $1000 give or take depending on the breed and your area - then a rescue or shelter is the only way to go.
unfortunately, this is an old wives tale. Almost every illness that is common in purebred dogs is in multiple breeds. So, a mutt can get almost any disease that any of the breeds in the mix can get. Plus, those issues aren't from overbreeding but from misinformed and uneducated breeding. Responsible breeders take every precaution available to prevent genetic problems from occurring in the puppies they produce. However, if you don't want to pay the cost of a well-bred dog - usually around $1000 give or take depending on the breed and your area - then a rescue or shelter is the only way to go.
