Same here, SFraker, dogs and cats. I don't have the temperament for cross-breeding animals and hoping I'll end up with some something beneficial, or at least not detrimental, to the animal.I would not. I like to know what I am getting when it comes to calm/nervous, egg laying, weight, etc... Not that you can guarantee what you are getting when you get a purebred, however the chances are better.
I have 4 female Welsh Harlequins. we chose them for size, calmness first then egg laying.
We also adopted a Pekin drake that needed a home. We will not be hatching any eggs out. If we want more ducks I will get more WH's from a breeder.
I should also add that I have spent many, many, many (too many) years in the dog show ring, so I may be a little biased about mix breeds because of that.![]()