Well, there's an overpopulation of dogs all around the world in which millions of them are euthanized each year just because there's not enough homes for them all.

I don't know what you mean by saying "mutts are looked down upon". Do you mean people prefer purebreds to mutts? Purebred dogs were created by man in order to perform specific tasks. Border Collies were bred to herd, Golden Retrievers were bred to retrieve and help with hunting, etc. Responsible breeders try to keep this going, and *most* of them also use their show dogs for what they were bred to do, instead of JUST showing them. Mutts are usually the outcome of accidential breedings, ignorant people who want to have puppies, etc., although some mutts are also bred to do certain things. (EX: Goldendoodle. They're used as Guide Dogs, and they combine the poodle's hypoallergenic coat, and the Golden's personality, willing-ness to please, etc.) Dogs and Cats IMO are the #1 animal overpopulant, which is why so many people here and everywhere are so against bringing puppies into the world if they're not from responsible breeders, such as puppymills or BYB's.

I'm not sure if I answered your original question.. lol.