sorry another post, but when looking for some more info-
I found this!They are talking about labredoodle's- but
One statement about the Toy Group-just jumped out at me!
Breeds in the Toy Group were DEVELOPED, TO BE SMALL, CHARMING......
To me that is saying almost- or every Breed in Toy group- was DEVELOPED..........
Hope you all find this kind of interesting!
From Mutt to Pure Breed
In order to make the leap from a lowly mutt to a pure breed officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the breed must satisfy a number of criteria. There must be at least 300 Labradoodles within the U.S. and distributed among at least 20 states. The dogs must have a National Breed Club demonstrating interest, and there must be at least a three generation pedigree—three generations of Labradoodle-to-Labradoodle matings.
The new breed must also have predictable characteristics and fulfill a specific purpose, said Daisy Okas, a spokesman for the AKC, based in New York City. Breeds classified in the "Toy Group" category, for example, were developed to be small, charming companions. So a low-allergy buddy doesn't seem so far fetched.
The AKC currently recognizes 150 breeds; the Labradoodle is a work in progress, and is not yet a recognized breed in the U.S. or Australia.
"My goal is to create the best, healthiest breed I can that will be allergy friendly, with a non-shedding low maintenance coat, and that will have a mellow temperament, and be intuitive and easy to train," said Manners. "The Labradoodle is the ultimate—I wouldn't go beyond it."
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n.../54869799.html