Designer dog breeds

magnolia · 10-24-2006, 01:19 PM

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

Lindsey · 10-24-2006, 03:50 PM

I really don't know if I have an opinion at all on this topic... but most standard breeds today were developed by mixed breeding in the past. I have to say though, I think Puggles are adorable!

Mandy · 10-25-2006, 02:24 AM

I don't support breeding irrisponsibly to make a quick buck, however it's happening now and it's happend in the past, will it ever stop? I don't think so! As stated in above posts, the price tags attached to these mixed breeds are ridiculous, what gets to me is the trend setting thing that goes with it. Way too many of these innocent animals end up in shelters when the trend changes, which remains heartbreaking.

However, i have seen and heard of the labradoodle, now if breed correctly it's just the cutest thing and how intelligent they must be!

Now to answer your question, i am not in favour of people mixing breeds to end up in shelters!

10-24-2006, 01:19 PM	#1
magnolia Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 482	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 __________________ Suzi "Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been"....Jimmy Buffett

10-24-2006, 03:50 PM	#2
Lindsey Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,764	I really don't know if I have an opinion at all on this topic... but most standard breeds today were developed by mixed breeding in the past. I have to say though, I think Puggles are adorable! __________________ Lindsey "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it..." -Marilyn Monroe

10-25-2006, 02:24 AM	#3
Mandy Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Who cares! Posts: 4,587	I don't support breeding irrisponsibly to make a quick buck, however it's happening now and it's happend in the past, will it ever stop? I don't think so! As stated in above posts, the price tags attached to these mixed breeds are ridiculous, what gets to me is the trend setting thing that goes with it. Way too many of these innocent animals end up in shelters when the trend changes, which remains heartbreaking. However, i have seen and heard of the labradoodle, now if breed correctly it's just the cutest thing and how intelligent they must be! Now to answer your question, i am not in favour of people mixing breeds to end up in shelters! __________________ Many people will walk in and out your life, but only true friends leave footprints!

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