To be honest I'm sick and tired of people criticizing breeds like the Jackhuahua and Cockerdors etc. I just don't see whats wrong with it especially if both parents are healthy. Also I get mad when people call them muts as a 'mut' is a mix of more than two non pedigree dogs. I love my cockerdor she is great and very friendly and healthy.
I also live in England and a dog which is crossed with two different breeds is not a mut its a crossbreed at the vets they call mine a lab cross.
If you rescue you will never have that puppy time wich is very special, but I would love a rescue dog as well though.
How dare anyone say I got her from a puppy mill she was from a breeder that I know and he health checked her. I HATE PUPPY MILLS AND IF I WIN THE LOTTERY WOULD BAN THEM!
Also most pure bred dogs have hip and eye problems