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Originally Posted by Esme's Mommy I don't want to start a controversy here. I know some of you don't agree with 'purposely' mixing breeds. But, for those of you who don't have a problem with it, how much would you pay for a purposely mixed dog? As many of you may already know, I am in search of a playmate for Esme, and my husband wants me to look around and see whats out there. He also doesn't want to spend as much as we did on Esme. Of course, I know she's worth every penny, but he can be hard headed sometimes. Anyhow, in my search for the perfect companion for Esme, I have come accross some mixes. Some are ridiculously expensive, but some are A LOT cheaper than purchasing another yorkie.
Of course I am still looking into rescues, etc, but most of those dogs are older and Esme needs a pup who can keep up with her.
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I don't have an issue with mixed breeds, and here's why: If it weren't for mixing breeds, Yorkies, and most other breeds, wouldn't exist. Just look at their histories. Yorkies are a mix of at least three breeds.
One of the people in my obedience class had a goldendoodle, and it was an awesome dog. My rescue dog, a Norwegian elkhound cross, is absolutely the best dog I've every owned (I also have a Yorkie and a toy poodle). Mixes tend to have what's called hybrid vigor, meaning that they tend to live longer than purebreds.
If you really like a certain mix, then pay what you're comfortable with....
