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Originally Posted by kt_luvs_kitties  I do not personally agree with cross breeding dogs. I think they are cute, but their are PLENTY of them in shelters.
Also, I feel bad for the people who believe that these are pure bred dogs, and then pay HUGE amounts for them!
Just about as bad as these skeezy people claiming to have "teacups"... Makes me want to scream!
I think the only responsible reason to breed is for the betterment of that breed... And I do not consider a mixed/cross breed to fall into that category. Sorry just my opinion.
But I guess if it was not these mixed breeds getting bred, I am positive these BYBs would be breeding purebred, just the same... As long as people buy them, they will keep breeding...  |
The ONLY reason anyone should breed is to preserve the breed. Money and fun are not reasons. It's selfish to breed for only money/fun when there are indeed plenty of dogs in the world dying because of lack of homes. Mixed breed breeding (cross breed, mutt...they're BOTH mixed breeds, and one is not more quality than the other) is done ONLY for money...I haven't seen ONE reputable designer dog breeder. Not one. And I doubt their existence-anyone who TRULY cares for dogs doesn't breed their low quality purebred bitch to another low quality purebred sire. Also, since they are breeding MUTTS they can't test for any breed-related diseases, meaning that the litter could pick up on BOTH of breed's sicknesses. On top of that, I DARE all designer dog supporters to go on petfinder.com, look at all the "yorkiepoos" and "maltipoos" and "puggles" and tell me that they AREN'T dying in shelters and sitting in rescues.
Plus...
What kind of registry is going to call a dog a "morkie" or a "labradoodle"? Honestly, in my opinion, it just sounds ridiculous. Yorkie Poos are things yorkies produce when they need to go.
Think to our little yorkies. Did their breeders call them Malt-a-Skyes? No. They called what they were at the time: mixed breeds. When they were recognized, they were dubbed the yorkshire terrier.
More food for thought.