Not worth much money, but priceless to me. (Cross Breeds)

Member Name: lilliana

Product:	Cross Breeds
Date:	01/02/09 (105 review reads)
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Advantages: Health benefits, cheaper,

Disadvantages: Cannot predict size until fully grown.

Mongrel, mutt, cross, Heinz 57; whatever you call them, cross breeds are a rewarding dog to own.
After wanting a labrador for years, my boyfriend and I went on a visit to the local dog's home. Whilst walking around I was stopped in my tracks by an enourmous black face peering out at me through the cage. His sad eyes looked at me as if begging me to take him home.
He was obviously part labrador, but not a pedigree. To this day we don't know what he is crossed with, but we believe him to be half rottweiller.
We had to wait a week or so before we could pick him up, but since then we have had the most amazing new addition to our family. He was house trained already, his walks nicely on the lead, he is fantastic with children, and doesn't chew anything.
But the best thing is, all things being equal, he will have fewer health problems than a pedigree. Even his insurance is cheaper for this reason.
Although he isn't an expensive pure breed, he is handsome and beautiful and only cost us £60. I also don't have to worry about him being stolen - no one would steal a mongrel.

If more people realised the benefits of owning a cross breed, then I am convinced it would help the thousands of dogs who suffer because their mother and father were also brother and sister. The Kennel Club has a lot to answer for.

Summary: Buy a mongrel!