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.