I agree with you that crossbred dogs are smarter. I know someone who owns a cockapoo, a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle and this dog is very smart and good natured.

Thanks for commenting. I have a full blood Sheltie and she is veyr sweet but just not as smart as my 2 cross bred dogs. The chihuahua rules the roost. She is the smallest but she doesn't know that!

My sister-in-law owns what she calls a "Chirerrier". LOL It is a Chihuahua and Terrier mix. He is absolutely adorable. He is not snappy or anything. Just a sweetie! He's small enough to fit in a handbag.

My Chester is supposedly long haired Chihuahua but there is no way lol. I thought maybe Chihuahua/Terrier but even that I'm not too sure about so we decided he is a breed of his own. Is all black with huge ears. Smartypants, devil, lovable and hyper lol. Thinks he is protecting me but stomp on the floor and he runs for the bedroom!

I heard cross dogs are good to have with children

Boxers to are good with children

and are very good watch dogs

I don't mind seeing mixed-breed dogs, but I do hate when they are bred intentionally.  Basically, people are spending big bucks for MUTTS.  As an animal rescuer, it makes me insane...  You can get mixed-breed dogs for like $50 at the local animal shelter!