First timer question

Pup-e-dog · 01-15-2007, 01:45 AM

Hi,
Have any of you heard of a Lab / Husky Akida cross?
Apparetly the mother is a pure bread Lab and and the father is a Husky/Akida cross......

skelaki · 01-15-2007, 03:10 AM

A dog can be a cross between any breeds so I'm sure there are Lab/Husky Akitas out there. But, the dog's a mutt, so if you purchased one I hope you didn't pay more than you would have getting a dog from a shelter or rescue group.

By the way, it's pure bred, not pure bread (unless she's made from flour and yeast, LOL).

MagicToller · 01-15-2007, 08:07 AM

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By the way, it's pure bred, not pure bread (unless she's made from flour and yeast, LOL).

Hahahah..

Interesting combination.. was he a rescue?

puppymom · 01-15-2007, 09:04 AM

Let me help you out here. I have in the past owned a dog that was a german shepard/akita/husky cross and so I'm sure there are lots of them out there that are lab/akita/husky crosses. He was a very nice dog although we found that he was a bit territorial and we were told by our vet that the akita in him would make him a bit tempermental. He was a wonderful family pet and we never had any problems with him in training or health issues.

It never ceases to amaze me how some people on this site tend to jump on others immediately pointing out that "the dog is a mutt"! And then the focus immediately goes to what was paid for the pup. This person did not say they had purchased the dog, they asked a simple question. For those of us that own "mutts", we are very happy with our "mutts" and I am personally offended that some people think because our dogs are not purebreds that they are not worthy of as much love as any other dog. They are being labeled just as some people in our society are labeled. They are all dogs as we are all human beings.

I did not see the humor in making fun of someone's spelling. At least they are asking the question.

MagicToller · 01-15-2007, 09:13 AM

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This person did not say they had purchased the dog, they asked a simple question. For those of us that own "mutts", we are very happy with our "mutts" and I am personally offended that some people think because our dogs are not purebreds that they are not worthy of as much love as any other dog. They are being labeled just as some people in our society are labeled. They are all dogs as we are all human beings.

The intention was not in scorning mixed breeds. The reason for which we question is pure concern. There are breeders out there who are selling "hybrid" dogs for high prices which is a big problem because they have absolutely no regard for health, temperament, or which homes they go to as long as they get the money. We did NOT say anything to the effect that purebreds are "worth more".

And as for the misspelling, I don't think there is any hostility in the comments, so chill out. We wanted to make sure they hadn't bought the dog, and if so, to point them in the right direction in terms of training, vet care, etc.

DogAdvocat · 01-15-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by puppymom

It never ceases to amaze me how some people on this site tend to jump on others immediately pointing out that "the dog is a mutt"! And then the focus immediately goes to what was paid for the pup. This person did not say they had purchased the dog, they asked a simple question. For those of us that own "mutts", we are very happy with our "mutts" and I am personally offended that some people think because our dogs are not purebreds that they are not worthy of as much love as any other dog. They are being labeled just as some people in our society are labeled. They are all dogs as we are all human beings.

Gee, sensitive !!! If you're sensing that others are downgrading mixed breeds (mutts), maybe it's because you're projecting? Every dog is wonderful, whether pure, mixed, mutt, cur - whatever you want to call them. But there are people out there selling overpriced "designer" dogs and convincing buyers that they have some special "breed." The dog itself may be special because it is a dog, but it's sure not a special breed that they should pay a bunch of money for when there are so many other mixed breeds in the shelters that can be had at a fraction of the cost.

Also, it's important to make sure that people do realize that it's a mixed breed, and therefore was not bred (produced) with genetic health in mind, so that the new owner doesn't get the idea that he should also breed his new dog.

A mixed breed is a grab bag. You don't know what you're getting. Some people prefer it that way. And that's fine. But not for future breeding. Are you aware that approximately 75% of the dogs in the pounds are mixed breeds? And it's not because they are bad, it's because there are just far too many of them.

Pup-e-dog · 01-15-2007, 11:33 PM

Puppymom,
Thank you for the insight on the Lab Huskey Akita and thanks for the support with my spelling. I come by the mistake naturally, my father is a baker....lol lol We are still sitting on the fence and haven't made a decision. Why are we finding so many people convinced that buying a dog from a pet store is terrible???

Wimble Woof · 01-16-2007, 12:32 AM

Buying a dog from a petstore is so terrible because they most likely have been bred in puppy mills. These are horrible places and majority of the time breeding practices are highly unethical. Puppy mills, Back yard breeders and designer dog breeders do not care about the long term health and well being of their pups, they care solely on the amount of money they can obtain by breeding.
I do not value my purebreds over my mutts at all. They are all equal, however Idid not purchase any one of my dogs they were all rescues or other situations. I would not support anyone who is breeding for money instead of bettering their breed.

nicole84 · 01-16-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pup-e-dog

Puppymom,
Thank you for the insight on the Lab Huskey Akita and thanks for the support with my spelling. I come by the mistake naturally, my father is a baker....lol lol We are still sitting on the fence and haven't made a decision. Why are we finding so many people convinced that buying a dog from a pet store is terrible???

Well it could be because 90% of pet stores get there puppies from puppy mills.I worked in a pet store as a animal care tech and i can say i only lasted two weeks.I was disgusted with everything i saw and the conditions in which the puppies would come in to the store where appalling.I saw puppies coming in from every state in the country,when they arrived at the store i was to give them there shots,deworming and bath them and this was all within an hour of arriving.The puppies would arrive with upper respatory infections,kennel cough and far to many times with parvo.I was told to adminster medication in which i had no formal training in.They are then placed out in small cages to be sold to unexspecting familys who pay an out rages price on a puppy that as never been seen by vet to get medically cleared to even be sold.

sobreeze · 01-16-2007, 04:10 PM

there are thousands of dogs that need to be rescued you will be doing a much better service to the dog world by rescueing a dog from a shelter or rescue group you can get mixed dogs or pure breed look on petfinder.com dogs are listed buy breed and zip code and these are rescued dogs looking for there forever home dont help puppy mills by buying from a petstore there only init for the money not for whats best for the puppy or dog most shelters have a small adoption fee that pays for spay or neuter and some shots and maybe heartworm test please check out a rescue they need you

Shelly_236 · 01-16-2007, 05:14 PM

I agree with sobrezze, Pup-e. Take a look on Petfinder, you can find both mixed breeds and pure, in just about every breed known to man. I adopted a dog through there from a rescue and I feel the gratitude from my dog everyday. Please don't support puppy mills by purchasing an overpriced and possibly sick dog from a petstore.

Lorina · 01-16-2007, 09:31 PM

I see people bringing in their pet store puppies at work all the time. We joke that one local pet store runs a special, "But a dog, get a free intestinal parasite!" It's extremely rare that one gets a clean bill of health. And the amount of money these people pay? I've seen mixes (and purebreds that looked like mixes) purchased for $1500 and up!

Constrast that to a rescue dog. They'll be up to date on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, often microchipped, many times started on basic obedience and housetraining because they've been living in a foster home (a pet store dog will be harder to housebreak because they're used to eliminating in their "den"), and a lot of times come with essentials like a crate, leash, collar, some of the food they're used to eating to get you started, etc. Adoption fees typically range from $100 to at absolute most, for a purebred puppy, $400.

Saving money and saving a life. What more could you ask for?