[alex_143]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Hmm...I remember a member recently buying a "morkie" that ended up having liver shunt. Wait...it's a mix and ended up with a genetic problem??? That's right. You see...when you are breeding only purebreds, you are dealing with genetic issues that plague only that breed. But when you mix two purebreds together, you introduce even more potential genetic problems to the offspring (both yorkie and maltese problems). That "hybrid vigor" is not the case for these designer dog mixes like it is with your average mutt of many breeds off the streets because the mix still involves two purebred dogs. I just LOVE the crap "designer dog" breeders come up with to make their puppies sound more valuable and healthy...all so they can make more money off the poor puppies. NO reputable breeder will EVER intentionally breed mixed breed dogs. There is absolutely no purpose in it - no standard to follow, not actually creating a new breed, and you're actually increasing the chances of problems with the offspring. You're taking two completely different breeds of dogs and mixing them so who knows what you'll end up with...you'll get some puppies more like the mother, some more like the father, some that are a blend, and some that are just something out of nowhere... There are a TON of breeds out there - plenty for everyone to choose from. Why mix them? If you want a mixed breed dog, adopt from a shelter or rescue as there are plenty of valuable "designer" dogs given up all the time because people buy them on a whim and get tired of them. Don't support some unreputable breeder and continue to line their pockets with money

very well said i agree 110%