Purebred puppies are dogs that have only one breed present in its genes that is recognized by the American Kennel Club while mixed breed puppies have two or more breeds in them. Each kind of dog has pros and cons associated with them. The best choice for an individual depends on his or her preferences in health and lifespan, personalities, and size. Each specific breed of dog has their own health issues and life span. Purebred dogs are much more susceptible to disease. This is caused by the very limited gene pool that these dogs have. It is quite likely that purebred dogs being bred share at least one ancestor, causing health problems for the puppies and therefore shorter lifespans. On the contrary, mixed breed dogs have a very diverse
