Purebred dogs are prone to genetically determined abnormalities  Although such abnormalities often can be corrected by surgery, the cost can reach several thousand dollars
Since nonpurebred dogs rarely suffer from genetically determined abnormalities, potential dog owners who want to reduce the risk of incurring costly medical bills for their pets would be well advised to choose nonpurebred dogs
Most genetically determined abnormalities in dogs do not seriously affect a dog's general well-being.