[MyTrixie143]

I think the point is, some will be alright with it while others won't. We will never all agree on everything.

I myself will probably never get a mixed breed from a shelter but a breeder only. Why? Atleast with a breeder you know more about the dog's health and temperament. Every dog we have gotten from the shelter has had either health or behavior issues. I am glad many like to rescue and very grateful to them that they do it, but it isn't for everyone.
I love Daisy to death and I am so glad we saved her life and gave her a great home. But we have constantly had to deal with her health and behavior issues.
On the other hand, I have NOT once gotten a dog (mixed or purebred) from a good breeder that has ended up with health or behavior issues. That is why I will always go with a good responsible breeder not a shelter whether it be purebred or mixed.
Again this has been our personal experience. Rescuing is great for some but not everyone. So to tell everyone that if they want a mix they should only go to a shelter, that wouldn't be right.

Again I would like to state that I do NOT approve of labeling them as designer dogs but a crossbreed instead. I also don't approve of charging a high price for them either. And I don't approve of the breeder who breed mixes doing no research on their dogs and not taking responsibility for their puppies and where they go.