[CJxDanielle]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

But there is no such thing as an ethical breeder of cross breeds. Breeders that are reputable and ethical do not cross breed.

The ones looking for a cross breed are either going to have to do their own research on the net for breeders. I am sure they are out there.
But I, for one, will not help someone find a cross breed unless it is to point them to a good rescue group or animal shelter.

I actually have to disagree with this. There are plenty of people who, I believe, can be a reputable cross breeder. I know this is beating a dead horse but how do you think we got our breeds today? Through cross breeding. I know someone (on another forum) who is looking to have a guardian dog for her show dogs (long story) and considered many different purebreds and found something in each of them she liked and didn't like. She is considering "creating her own breed" but not for the money, for a specific task that it would be bred to do.

I personally don't think there is much wrong with crossbreeding as long as it is done responsibly and there is something trying to be achieved.

Originally Posted by Britster

There are a few crossbreeds who have established themselves moreso than others. Cockapoo's, for example, have a 'club' and ethics to follow and somewhat of a standard. Labradoodles are also recognized as a breed in Australia, I believe, but most US Labradoodles are just a case of BYB's and pet stores. In general, no, the problem with breeding two breeds or more is you simply NEVER know what you're going to get. I've met quite a few Golden/Lab-radoodle owners who claim even though they look like they have the Poodle hair, they DO in fact shed. That's the problem too, alot of people think they're going to be a non-shedding Golden Retriever and that's simply not the case!

I don't have an issue with cross-breds and think they are just as wonderful as purebreds. Me and my 15lb boy don't care, big or small, mixed or not! Love 'em all. In general, I don't think I would be so opposed to cross breeding if it wasn't for the number of dogs being put down in shelters EVERY single day. There are FAR too many dogs out there to just be breeding for the hell of it and alot of them make very nice pets, and that is awesome. But it's sad when you can go to the shelter and find these exact mutts and mixes in need of a good home. It's simply not necessary to be 'creating' new 'breeds' because we don't need them... dogs are way over populated as it is!

Even though I totally get what you are saying here, responsibly bred purebred dogs are taking homes from those dogs too. Grant it I support rescue to the fullest, just saying when you purchase a purebred that is a home that is probably no longer available for that shelter dog.