tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post6573504706929162786..comments2023-08-16T02:23:38.382-07:00Comments on Second Chances: "Designer Dogs"...or Mutts?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01394677172362556016noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-26286714361515827492015-06-18T12:36:50.837-07:002015-06-18T12:36:50.837-07:00The other day I heard of a BoxerDoodle and all I c...The other day I heard of a BoxerDoodle and all I could think was "Why?" What traits are they going for, exactly? I think these "breeds" just make it easier for puppy mills to work with whatever they have making up ridiculous mixes to sell for inflated prices, but as long as people will pay, it will keep happening. Great post!Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-51211435431175149802015-06-13T06:03:43.499-07:002015-06-13T06:03:43.499-07:00We love all dogs so I don't mind designer bred...We love all dogs so I don't mind designer bred dogs, as long as they are bred by responsible breeders. Our bigger concern is with the irresponsible pure bred owners who bred for show and create many health and genetic issues in their 'pure' bred dogs. Just take a look at the Bulldog or Pug or GSD over the last 50 years and you'll see what I mean. The health and well being of the dog should take precedence over appearance. If Bella's parent were healthy and fit and cleared by their vet and the breeder willing and able to care for them if they were returned for whatever reason, then go for it.SlimDoggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830198538573500213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-24199464229092655382015-06-11T19:39:56.746-07:002015-06-11T19:39:56.746-07:00Hi Y'all,
2browndawgs is so correct. Pure br...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />2browndawgs is so correct. Pure breds were once cross bred to develop specific breed traits or to enhance certain breed traits. After many years of selective cross breeding and generations later, a new breed is recognized by the American Kennel Club. <br /><br />The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a truly American Breed. If you go to http://www.amchessieclub.org/articles/Sailor.html you can see how this breed was developed from other breeds and what traits the breeder was seeking in his quest for the perfect retriever for the icy winter waters of the Chesapeake Bay. <br /><br />The "designer dog" craze seems to have gone crazy and is no longer "selective" to develop a specific trait. It seems everyone is breeding these crosses of various breeds and selling them for ridiculous prices. Often you can purchase a registered pure bred with known traits for considerably less than a "designer pup". <br /><br />We moved to http://www.browndogcbr.net<br /><br />Y'all come on by,<br />Hawk aka BrownDogFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-26781687937208772902015-06-11T18:58:38.967-07:002015-06-11T18:58:38.967-07:00We did a lot of research on this for my documentar...We did a lot of research on this for my documentary and most "pure breeds" are fairly recent given dogs have been around so many thousands of years. Humans have always manipulated dogs to get the qualities they want and breeds can change in several generations or years. I think there are some amazing pure breeds, especially with jobs like hunting, herding or service dogs. Then I love the new poo or doodle breeds- many of the therapy dogs we know are "designer mixes" and less allergens, smart, delightful dogs. I have had mainly "mutts" from rescues or the street and wonderful dogs. However I have to say Kilo the Rescue Pug has a lot of issues I hope we can resolve. XSTalent Houndshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17913413443719309658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-58089714094365267622015-06-11T13:24:34.134-07:002015-06-11T13:24:34.134-07:00All dogs are precious, but they are all prone to c...All dogs are precious, but they are all prone to certain health issues. I've come to realize that you do your research and find the problems that you can live with. I do find it outlandish that people pay so much for a mixed breed. M. K. Clintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156362331542072877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-56763240343932417322015-06-11T12:31:00.951-07:002015-06-11T12:31:00.951-07:00I agree with 2 Brown Dawgs too. Sampson is the res...I agree with 2 Brown Dawgs too. Sampson is the result of a back yard breeder and I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. When I was a kid though, we got our dogs because someone else's dog accidentally got pregnant. <br /><br />I would like it if the media stopped photographing celebrities with their 'designer' dogs, I cringe every time I see one.<br /><br />Thank you for joining the blog hop.Jodihttp://www.heartlikeadog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-25410344285678294422015-06-11T08:17:52.588-07:002015-06-11T08:17:52.588-07:00Hi there!
Bella is adorable! There are so many mi...Hi there!<br /><br />Bella is adorable! There are so many mixes of breeds these days. It makes us wonder what the future holds for breeds.<br /><br />sumskersandearlskers13.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239919473206923975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-39469445397949254222015-06-11T06:17:19.882-07:002015-06-11T06:17:19.882-07:00Bella is adorable! I've had both mutts and pu...Bella is adorable! I've had both mutts and purebred dogs and have loved each and everyone of them. All of our purebred dogs we were rescued from a situation they were in. So we really didn't get them because we wanted a purebred. If I'm lucky enough to have anymore dogs, they will all be adopted from the shelter or a rescue!Dogs N Pawzhttp://dogsnpawz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-68757773199004033752015-06-11T04:41:28.567-07:002015-06-11T04:41:28.567-07:00Bella is such a cutie! I agree with Linda. Howev...Bella is such a cutie! I agree with Linda. However, though I've had purebred dogs in my life, my favorite breed is mutt. Rescued mutts. Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792793777499073627.post-56638973428247338882015-06-11T02:37:09.991-07:002015-06-11T02:37:09.991-07:00Bella is adorable. Every single breed of dog star...Bella is adorable. Every single breed of dog started out by mixing others to end up with the desired traits and hopefully to eventually reproduce them with certainty going forward. (This is where designer breeds fall short.) It does sound like you found someone who is reputable because he would take the dog back (which is more than some rescues I know would do). But you hit on something. Breeding is about more than trying to capitalize on the current celebrity trend. It takes dedication and knowledge of the breed and a knowledge of proper health clearances and proper structure. It is more than just putting two dogs together which is unfortunately what many who breed so called designer breeds do (some not all because I think many Goldendoodles are health tested these days). <br /><br />Thanks so much for joining the hop.2browndawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15792375606466389228noreply@blogger.com