Designer dog breeds

[magnolia]

It doesn't seem to matter whether you are "for" it or "against" - it's gonna happen! What I find totally ridiculous is the high prices they are asking for on these designer breeds. If I'm gonna fork over hard earned cash, my personal opinion is I dang well better get a "true" breed! The shelters and pounds are bursting at the seems with "designer" breeds from careless people who, again - in my opinion, should NOT own pets!!! They are irresponsible, careless with their "pets" and let them breed. Then what happens??? Off they go, in the middle of the night, dropping them off at shelters, on the side of the road, in fields, wherever they can take them without being caught. In some instances, the mix of 2 different breeds could be beneficial (mild-tempered with non-allergy like the retriever and poodle) to a potential owner who might not otherwise get to enjoy the unconditional love of a pet. But I just can't see paying in excess of $500 for what boils down to a "mixed" breed. Maybe I've become more "harder" on this stance since I rescued Gage - before him, I never considered rescue or adoption but he has opened my eyes! In my opinion, if someone wants a "designer breed" - they need to go to their local shelter or pet adoption center and get one there.

I'm sorry, didn't mean to get off on my soapbox. As Rebecca said, as long as there are people out there who breed them and people out there to buy them, they will be available.

Excellent question Thanks for asking it