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Originally Posted by durtymydawg  I know I'm going to get a butt chewin' but here goes anyway. This is my ??
What do people in general think about "DESIGNER PUPPIES" ??? I know there are ol' time breeders who hate it and some that like crossing the breeds, but was wondering what in general do people really think....??? I have heard some view points on this and have my own thoughts, but is it really that bad of a thing to do...?
thanks for your input...and remember be kind and civil...    |
Well, here goes. I bred a beautiful litter of Shih-Tzu/Maltese. They are healthy, smart, calm, everything you could ever want. I did not sell them for huge amount's of money. I sold them for the same price I would have sold a pure bred puppy. It was time for another litter and the request for the same mix was so great that I decided to do the same thing. I have 2 deposits on a litter that is not even born. They are due in October.
As for mixes being in shelters and rescues. I ran a rescue for over 2 years and have done foster care for many years. 90% of the dogs were large breed. My little dogs were adopted within days of coming to me. The only exception was a badly abused girl and a deaf girl. They took a long time but I had to find a special home for them. I once had NINE doxie mix pups. They were all adopted within 7 days of being released for adoption.
I am not saying there are not dogs to be found. My first furbaby was a pound puppy and we had 17 wonderful years together.
I see nothing wrong with rescue's. I see nothing wrong with breeding or buying a mixed breed. I only see a problem when breeders don't watch what they are mixing, or crank out what ever they can as fast as they can to make a quick buck. Being a good breeder takes time, research and love, regardless of what breed or cross breed you have chosen.
I am attaching a pic of one my mixed babies. She is 4 months old in the picture and she and her Mom were just shaved for summer.