"C.L." wrote in message
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"tenplay" wrote in message
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I would like to rescue a dog from the local pound if possible.
Almost all the dogs there are mixed breeds.

Actually I've seen stats that suggest otherwise. A surprisingly large
number
of dogs in "pounds" are pure-bred.

Looking into a rescue for a dog is a good idea. We got our one baby from a
rescue and our other is purebred. The lab mix is as sweet as can be and we
helped the rescue out in taking her in.

I think it depends on the area. I hear there are many more mixes & fewer
purebreds and very rural areas. That would make sense since rural areas
tend to have the roaming dogs. I've noted that most urband shelters (in my
region) have lots of purebreds to go along with lots of mixes.

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Tara