Oh brother, ...Edited by Champlain Islander...

How did you get your pure breeds both new and old. You mix two or more breeds together. ...Edited by Champlain Islander...

Since you asked. Breeders didn't just breed two dogs of different breeds to see what would happen as a lark. They know the breeds and what they can do and breed for specific traits. What you are talking about is something someone who has not a clue about dogs would even consider, ...Edited by Champlain Islander...
I suggest you leave the breeding of dogs to the people who know what they are doing and to the adults who do not breed simply to see what will come out of the breeding. On the internet, you can ask a question and get an answer from people who do not want to hurt your feelings and therefore will not tell you what you want to do is silly, and you will get answers from those who would rather tell you the truth than worry about your feelings. If you want to learn about breeding dogs, ask questions of breeders not from strangers who may or may not have any knowledge or experience on the subject. Opinions are not necessarily fact.

There is an ignore button for those members who do not want to post with members they don't get along with. I suggest that option be used rather than to continue this flaming back and forth. I am directing this message/ warning to all involved.

WHOA. Everybody has a good point. Dogs were bred for certain purposes. Some have been able to adapt to changing circumstances and some have not. Drahthaar's perhaps the most popular hunting dog in Germany, a nation who gave us many excellent dog breeds. Is not a "pure breed". Most countries have been crossing various breeds to come up with something that is useful for the way they themselves hunt. My own Lurcher is an example of this.

In the States we have been a little behind the ball on this Mainly because of the influence the AKC has.

I think like JW, for most applications a versatile dog is the best option. Some relate to a specific breed that specializes in a specific hunting style. They go to great lengths I believe to manufacture situations where their breed can be useful. This is fine but not for me. Our own hog hunters have been crossing curs and scent hounds for years to come up with useful hog dogs.

Lets not get caught up in our own beliefs and experiences so that we end up criticizing another hunters ways.

ATB

Think you that's what I was trying to say that a mix can be just as good if not better if it fits how you hunt or what you want. That's me saying I agree with what you are saying.

But the mix is yet unproven.

Do what your like - you asked and received some valuable advice from some seasoned dog owners. I saw many dogs through my 25 yrs of judging. Only saw a handful of what I would call great dogs. But did see a lot of good dogs. And I saw some I would never let enter my kennel.

JW