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Originally Posted by Keion  That is what the labradoodle was suppose to provide (although it is that "designer" breeders that gave it it's "oodle name"). It was suppose to provide a hypoallerginic replacement for a guide dog. Is that so bad? No. |
But that's just the point--the whole "hypoallergenic" spill is hogwash. Detergent is hypoallergenic. Shampoos are hypoallergenic. Dogs are NOT. The most one could hope for with a "Labradoodle" would be to inherit the non-shedding factor from the poodle, but it doesn't make the dog "hypoallergenic." If people want a non-shedding dog, there are plenty of existing breeds out there already to choose from...why crossbreed?
I agree with you, if it is being done for a purpose, and it's a long term goal with coordinated efforts on behalf of many breeders, doing extensive medical tests and recording and comparing the outcomes, that's one thing...but the reality is, that is not what is happening with most of the "designer dogs" being produced and sold these days.
