I only have rescue mutts, two reasons : mutts are
always healthier than any purebreds and will have much longer lives to boot .
Rescues tend to bond well and tend to done well, dogs are pack animals and once thy learn who's the alpha male they'll never quit you .
Smaller dogs live longer too, my last sire lasted 20 - 1/2 years and died in mid stride to his water bowl .
I think I had one dog that didn't make 17 years .
Smaller dogs are also easier on your lap when (not if) you le them sleep in the recliner with you .
In nature it's not uncommon to see three legged animals or other serious defects ~ it's Humans who get squeamish , not the dog who survives getting run over by a street sweeper .
The amount of love you get for your dollar on dogs is HUGE .