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Originally Posted by concretegurl  I doubt Yorkies and Schnauzers are really in danger of that happening-that's actually the exact history of the Yorkie-hhmm. I'm so tired of reading the negative wording or statements people have about hybrids, even if they are actually attacking breeding practices it often comes out differently-it's sad. Capt_noonie, I should apologize I thought you said $3 not $300, maybe I'm just especially hypersensitive lately going into my third trimester but still I think the wording Mardelin used was really harsh. I wasn't trying to specifically "jump on Mardelin" I responded with my shock on the exact words she used, I absolutely agree with the secondary point on the breeding practices, marketing, pricing and other nonsense surrounding hybrids and designers...I think they just took out their frustration with love1yorkie in their wording...hense I commented on was it my sleep deprivation-? I chose not to respond to love1yorkie here because well I'd get banned for even starting my response there with what I have to say to her...
Nice to see so many people jump in to explain what SHE REALLY MEANS for her. Mardelin, "It's ok Rachel....don't have to explain for me. I really don't care what this person thinks of me. I've already stated my beliefs and no futher explanation is necessary, it's a waste of time.." again your wording is just so harsh...a lot of people really seem to take whatever you say as very weighty (you are considered an authority in breeding in may ways) from what I've seen and you have a real opportunity to express something valuable about your perspective instead of just completely discounting something-you're right you don't have to explain any further, to 'this person' or anyone else, apparently it is a waste of time to you-happy holidays... |
Now that you know she has a mix rescue pup, you should realize she has nothing against the mixed dogs, but will never contribute a penny to a breeder who purposefully mixes them.
One of the things I dislike the most about mixed breeding is that all of the puppies do not look like mixes. Sometimes there are mixed puppies that show the outward traits of just one of the mixes. With all of these newer fly-by-night registries, the next thing you know someone gets them papers saying they are purebred "whatevers." Vets will even sign saying they "look" like purebred "whatevers." Next thing, someone is breeding one of these newly registered "whatevers" and the litter is registered too! Then somewhere in the line, puppies come out with an anomaly (a throw-back to the mixed breeding) -- and the breeder swears they have partis or rare "whatevers!" It DOES dilute the gene pool! That is why you have to be so careful who you buy from and know they have seen several generations and many litters on both sides of the tree. Too many surprises, especially when you buy from the non-AKC registries, which I would never do.
I think everyone here values all life but I think most here are against the intentional mixed breeding of dogs for so-called designer/hybrid puppies. Developing a new breed should entail years of research into the genetic componentes of each breed, considering all potential positive and negative influences. There should be a bonafide improvement the researchers are after. There should be VOLUMES of genetic research presented before any dogs are bred. Then there should be very descriminate breeding done by only the FEW who have emersed themselves in the science of the cross, with every step documented and results cataloged and reviewed with scrutiny. Then IF AKC decides to accept a new breed, others should be allowed to have specific breeding rights.
It should not be a hobby breeders lark or worse a puppy mills greed like most every mixed breeding I have read about. JMO......
And we were doing so well at agreeing with each other lately
Can't agree on everything though.