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Originally Posted by pawever Yorkie  These days I see more cross breeds than ever and more people ask questions about cross breeds in YT.
When some new member ask for cross breeder such as morkie, shorkie, yorkiranian, yorkiepoo....in YT and I see so many members just tell them that no reputable breeder will cross breed. Many people who wants designer breed already made up their mind and they won't stop looking for designer breed. I know that there are many breeders who will cross breed anything to make $$$$. However, is it really impossible to find some breeder who has been cross breeding certain breed for long enough time(invest enough time educating oneself to insure quality of mixed breed) to be not considered as unethical breeder? The reason why I am asking this is that if we turn them down, they'll probably go to some pet store(which is easy way) and get unhealthy puppy mill puppy.  |
I echo what everyone else has said here. There is no such thing as a reputable breeder of crosses. There is zero standard to hold to on the crossing (orange morkies, anyone...). No studies that insure quality (as in health).
I really, really hate the term designer breed. It's not designer at all. Just as recently as a few years ago, they were called mutts and given away for free in front of Wal Mart. I know that term offends some, but that's what we called them. They aren't rare, the shelters are filled with them. Nearly every household that has ever had a dog in it has had at least one. It's really an amazing example of how easily people are duped by advertising ploys. Call it a mutt or a mixed breed and you have to give them away...call it a "designer breed" and you can charge thousands. Has the line improved? Are the dogs suddenly healthier, faster, more beautiful? Nope. All that changed was the title.
The reason crosses will never be accepted by reputable breeders is that there is zero chance of controlling what the final genetic makeup will be. My neighbor paid thousands for a malti-poo because she wanted a little soft coated white dog that wouldn't shed, and that's what the breeder told her she would get. Now, Bailey is adorable, but she has coarse curly hair that sheds like crazy. They love her to pieces (as do we-she's Rhett's 'girlfriend'), but she isn't even close to what they were promised. They'll keep her no matter what because they are responsible people- but how many others out there wouldn't? We also have another family in my GS troop that recently purchased a labradoodle. They are already considering giving it away because of the shedding issue.
Another thing I've noticed is that I've yet to find a cross breeder who offers a REAL health guarantee (that covers things
both breeds are prone to having) nor do they have an open door/ return policy. Why is that?
I've said it before and I'll say it again. I have nothing against the dogs themselves, I've had multiple mixes in my life. For all I know, Scarlett may be a mix too (I'm having my doubts about her lineage- but since she's from a rescue, it doesn't bother me one bit). But I've never paid a greeder to get one nor would I ever encourage anyone to do so.