Purebreds

I've seen animals die simply because the "purebreds" have to have certain traits. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Jeronimus, you're a little hysterical there: 'purebreds'? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Americans ... instead of limiting yourself to socializing mostly with "purebreds". ❋ Unknown (2010)

Rejected, but nonetheless in need of love), it still comes from a place where "purebreds" are better. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So much of it so far has been about the pet store and buying purebreds, and that desire to have a “clean” dog, both in history and parentage, is part of the problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Jarvis sold purebreds to his neighbors at reasonable prices and Vermont quickly became synonymous with quality wool. ❋ Annie Proulx (2011)

Also creepy: mention of a breed where the dog has been shaped in such a way that purebreds can only give birth through C-section with human assistance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Much greater losses have occurred as a result of modern breed formation, one result of which is the more than 400 inheritable diseases to which purebreds are uniquely vulnerable. ❋ Mark Derr (2011)

Then the starting bell would ring, and the magnificent Arabian purebreds would barrel down the track, the thundering of their hooves mixing with the cheers of the crowd. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So much of it so far has been about the pet store and buying purebreds, and that desire to have a ‘clean’ dog, both in history and parentage, is part of the problem. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“… Also creepy: mention of a breed where the dog has been shaped in such a way that purebreds can only give birth through C-section with human assistance …” ❋ Unknown (2009)

One of the largest online pet adoption agencies in the U.S., Petfinder.com, currently has 11 Scottish Deerhound purebreds and mixes up for adoption. ❋ Wendy Diamond (2011)

And that includes not only purebreds but the many greater-in-number and wonderful mixed breeds as well. ❋ Mike Schwager (2011)

Very Hot Dogs: For those who fear Westminster withdrawal symptoms after tonight's competition, may I recommend Josh Dean's superb new book, Show Dog, which goes inside the world of competitive purebreds. ❋ Unknown (2012)