Quote Originally Posted by Ronin13 View Post
...with all the health issues of pure breeds...
Pure breeds only have health issues when they are poorly bred or are breeds with know health issues (for example flat faced breeds tend to have respiratory problems and most large breeds, even mutts have tendencies for hip dysplasia).

Mutts can be just as unhealthy if they're inbred or the product of an unhealthy sire or dame.

I'd rather get a mutt maybe with some husky or shepherd in the mix.
Getting a mixed breed where you know the parent's breeds is a good way to go ... its all about predictability.