Dave L Wrote:
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> Yes, I suppose.
>
> Hybrid Vigour - offspring of separate 'strains'
> often show abilities that are raised from the
> average abilities of the individual strains - or
> 'races' as it would be traditionally known in
> mainstream people parlance - it's thought to be
> advantageous for evolution because it gives the
> new strains a better chance of survival.
>
> That's why mutts are healthier than overbred
> pedigrees!
>
> Dave L

Dave, I hate to break this to you. but mutts are NOT healthier than purebred dogs.

The difference is that responsible breeders screen for genetic issues & we do our best
to improve our stock. Backyard breeders, puppymillers et al don't, and they give us a
bad rap.

Mutts, OTOH, are not checked for anything at all; they are as unhealthy as any dog.