How do you feel about dogs? Are they family or are they just something to have around
I love dogs.  They are "man's best friend."  They are just like family to me.  How about you?  How do you feel about them?
I love them, for me I could never get a dog from a breeder. I'm too cheap, pure breeds mean nothing to me and there are sooo many animals in shelters ever year that are put down because they are without a home
Yes.  Even pedigree dogs have real issues with their health and welfare by breeders.  There was a program in the UK that exposed a lot of these issues with the pure-bred dogs.  Caused a big controvery among the Kennel Club.
Yes, so many breeders throw genetics together for human novelty not considering how it would impact the anatomy and health of the animal
I have several mutts myself.  We purchased them from the dog pound.  Great dogs.  One is a German-Shepherd mix.  An incredibly smart and loving dog.  Very intelligent and obedient.  
Same! I would say mine is more of Greyhound Husky, the other is a Basset Hound Lab, very strange mix. Training pound animals can be a challenge but it is easier the younger they are
Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog in the hound family. The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for the purpose of hunting hare. Their sense of smell and ability to "ground-scent" is second only to the Bloodhound. 
Basset Hounds are one of six recognised "basset"-type breeds in France. The name "basset" is derived from the French word "bas", meaning 'low', with the attenuating suffix "-et"—together meaning 'rather low'
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