Can I get a purebred dog from a shelter or rescue?

Can I get a purebred dog from a shelter or rescue?

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You can absolutely get a purebred dog from a shelter or a rescue. You wouldn't believe the amount of purebred dogs you can find at your local pound. I hate to use that word, but that is just what we call them. Then again, there are also many, many breed organizations. Every breed has its own rescue organization. If you're into Burmese Mountain Dogs, you can call the Burmese Mountain Dogs rescue society in your area and you can most likely find yourself the dream dog.