AKC survey for allowing mixed breeds compete

[k9krazee]

Um...YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Thanks for posting this, Sarah!

[Sophist]

It would be a great advertisement for shelter dogs/former strays.

All the purebred fans who still think dogs are in the pound because there is something 'wrong' with them could see what some of these throw-away dogs can do if given the opportunity.


Also, someone who wanted to compete could adopt a shelter pet instead of supporting one of the puppymills or BYB that can slip through the cracks at AKC. Instead of having to choose between not being involved because they can't afford a responsible breeders dog, or buying from a bad breeder, they can adopt a shelter dog to get involved with.


Not saying it would shut down all BYB and empty the shelters, but it seems to me like it could make a difference for some dogs. And if it saves ONE pound puppy a year, I think it would still be worth it.

[.sarah]

No problem, guys. I think this will work towards everyone's benefit, really. The shelter dogs especially.