Reply #125: You're very wise to group the big animal with more family friendly dogs.

[TexasObserver]

Like humans, they're capable of being influenced by the tenor of the group they're in.

Pure bred animals are pure bred because there is an economic incentive. Buyers tend to want the pure bred over the mixed breed. Because they are so highly inbred, many breeds have natural problems, both mental and physical. Cross breeding makes for a much sounder animal, often bringing the best of both breeds.