[Britster]

I agree with mommadog1 in the fact that breeding in general is being WAY overdone. I really think it's totally insane how many people breed their dogs.... it really should only be a select few for each breed (maybe like 20 qualified breeders per state per breed or something, I dunno), but I know that would never happen because there's no real way to control it. I do see a purpose in some of these mixed dogs, like Labradoodles, and I DO understand the poodle mixes moreso... I don't really like the looks of purebred Poodles (just my preference) but their nonshedding hair can be great to people who have allergies yet don't exactly want a Poodle. I do realize there's no guarantees they'll be nonshedding, and you never know if you will get a dog with more poodle personality, or more cocker spaniel personality, for example. I really like cockapoo's because I'm not big on cocker spaniels, but mixed with poodles, they always seem to have better personality, easier to train, etc. But it does seem silly for people to breeding yorkiepoo's, bichon-poos, etc if both breeds don't shed. I think all these new designer mixes are a bit silly, puggles and shihpoo's and all that stuff. Seriously, there's sooo many in shelters. And you can find lots of puppies at shelters too, it's not just older dogs. Strays often come in pregnant, etc. So although I didn't get Jackson from a shelter, I could have found a puppy just like him at one since he's not close to standard really. But oh well. My next dog will be from a rescue most likely because personally I like the off standard Yorkies better!