[Biddy's Mom]

Originally Posted by Saragp

Well, I knew I was going to stir the doggie pot here.

This all originated with someone looking for a 'Porkie'. When I saw the prices I just couldn't believe what I saw. I paid about 300 - 350 for the 4 purebreds that I have and they came with papers. And on the other edge of the sword, the papers weren't important, but that is what someone (I believe) would expect with that kind of price tag.

First of all, like I said, I wasn't directing this post at anyone in particular. So please don't take offense. A lot of us come on here to vent. Freedom of speech is a beauftiful thing.

Secondly, the point of the post was that the breeders have given a title to something that has existed for a long time and are making tons of cash.

Thirdly, I didn't use the caps as a bad thing, but I obviously got peoples' attention. Call the dog a mutt, mixed breed, an oops or a unique blend. It still isn't a pure dog (and I don't have ANYTHING AGAINST THAT).

I know we wouldn't trade anything for our babies. As mentioned in my original post, I have TWO mixed breeds and I love them immensely. I wouldn't trade them for the world; they ARE priceless.

I guess the bottom line is that I am just upset that these breeders are what I feel, taking advantage of a trend that seems to be sweeping the nation. Put the word 'designer' on it and all the sudden its on the news!

This post was not to insult, degrate or put anyone down with their past, present or future dogs.

I understand that you want to vent, but I don't understand why you care about what other people do with their money?? You think that $400-$500 is too much to pay for a mixed breed dog. People pay thousands of dollars for purebred dogs, aren't they being "ripped off" too? You say you are talking about anyone in particular, but then you specifically point out the girl who wanted information on the "Porkie". I really just don't think it's any or your business what breeds of dogs people buy as long as they treat them well.