Originally posted by dab_20
Jack Rat terrier is a rat terrier/Jack russel mix. They look the same as a jack russel smooth coat. very cute I dont think its bad that people mix breeds together. They are just as cute and make just as good pets. and are generally healthier.
That's not quite true, a mixed breed can be just as unhealthy or worse than a purebred, and probably have a lot more problems since I highly doubt people test their dogs before breeding. umm lets take a pug and pekingnese, mix them together and you could get a dog with eyes literally popping out of it's sockets and a very difficult time breathing, doesn't seem healthier than a purebred to me...
You can get a mixed breed that can make just a good pet as well, think about all the dogs that die in shelters each year(like 4 million), that's why a lot of people don't like irresponsible breeding.