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Is it flaming in here? Good, cause I have some oil!

While I don't agree with everything I saw in the PETA documentary on the UKTC, I think it did point out that most breed standards are solely about appearance - NOTHING about health, vitality, longevity, intelligence, or temperment. For that reason alone, I don't think that KC's can claim the moral high ground here.

As I've stated, I have no problem with people mixing breeds and even starting their own breeds. Yorkie-poos and morkies clearly mix pretty well. You want a pale, woolly dog the size of a bear? Get a labradoodle! New breeds are recognized on a fairly regular basis. Kennel Club rules are not written in stone. And of course, the beloved yorkie was once a mutt.

HOWEVER, given the incredible over-population of dogs in this country, you should have a pressing reason to breed. You have beautiful, HEALTHY dogs and you love breeding. You feel passionate about helping an emerging line. That's one thing.

Having two dogs that you think maybe might have cute puppies and the mother will probably have only two, but maybe not, eh. Why put everyone through the trouble? If you want to be on the side of the angels, bring a rescue or two into the family.

Just my opinion! I'll admit up front that there's a teensy, tiny chance I could be wrong.