wouldnt it be smart to use different, not related dogs to stud. alternate
stud dogs with dams.. there was advice given on a site stating soming like
let the sire of the sire be the grandsire??? i dont think i got that right????
not father to daughter.. that is the inbreeding???
its not the mixes with the diseases .. it is the inbreeding?
testing for diseases before breeding
should help
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Originally Posted by whitney_faulkne  I have not followed up with this entire deal, but I have read books and spoken to the vets I shadow about mixed breeds. I know their are a lot of contraversies on the subject. Personally I believe these poodle mixes are not such a bad thing. I dont believe it is bettering any breed because it is a mixed breed, but the first cross is a much healthier and smarter dog than either parent. The offspring takes the best traits from both parents. It is really intresting to look into. Many people want these poodle crosses because they have less shedding and they are better with allergies. They also are very smart. People mess up by not doing the proper testings and research, an can produce a genetic defect as far as hips,eyes, and other genetic traits. When you have a perfect poodle and a perfect breed (ex golden retriever), it is going to produce an amazing dog. It will bring the best traits of both worlds. They are incredibly cute too. (my photo is a goldendoodle) Many people argue that if one wanted a mixed breed dog, then they should go to the shelter, instead of producing more. Everybody needs to realize that their are many purebred animals in shelters too, and not everybody rescued their baby. One who wants a certain mixed breed as bad as somebody who wants a certain perfect purebred is going to go to a breeder of that breed, unless they find one in a rescue. I believe with proper research it can be a positive thing. I personally think it is best to spay your animals and not breed them. I do believe if you are going to breed you should do much research and try your best to better your breed or better the animal. Also, their are mixed breed registries. I know CKC registers mixed breeds, although they seem to register almost anything. I believe this purpose is just to keep track of histories. Might I also add... I do not quite understand the genetics of mixed beed dogs, but Dr. kaye was explaining to me that the first cross is the healthiest, and when they are bred back to a 75% 25% or bred with another first generation, it brings back a higher chance of health problems. |