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SnowWa · 12-31-2005, 02:24 PM

It's obvious that many of us have begun to notice a lot of little dog mixes that are selling for very high prices.

A month or so ago - on the news and Internet - was a little dog selling in the New York area for around $1000. They can't even keep this little dog in stock--so to speak. It is a Puggle (a cross between a pug and a beagle).

I'll have to admit that this little guy is handsome indeed. A nice size with wonderful clean looking short hair and the cutest face I have seen in a long time. I have no doubt about the Pugle being a wonderful little dog.

This little fellow was described to be a "designer mutt" as are the other little dog mixes. And they do come with "designer prices."

So far, "designer mutts" seem to be only small dog mixes. Of course, mutts come in all sizes, but the ones being breed on purpose and commanding very high prices are the smaller dogs.

Needless to say, many "purists" are very much against this new popular practice.

A vet on the TV show said that in her opinion, this may not be a bad thing. She feels it will help tone down some of the breed-specific faults that have become prevalent over the past years. And, she said that she felt this would have no impact on people's still wanting, breeding, and getting purebred dogs.

I personally love purebred dogs ---but I certainly have a lot of room left in my heart for the delightful little mutts all over the world. I think there is room for both. Excluding puppy mills, of course, selling purebreds and now designer mutts -- I see no harm being done, and am sure this will not detract from the breeding and appreciation for purebreds.

If a little YorkiePoo walked through my front door right now - I'd want to keep it, and I'm sure it would be a great little pet. I can tell you for sure that the little Puggle (Pug/Beagle) is a handsome little guy...he certainly ended up with the best of both breeds.

There will be a lot of different opinions about mixing breeds, but I see no harm being done. Mutts have always been around and for the most part have been highly regarded and do make wonderful -sometimes even more healthy - little pets.

But - aren't we surprised at the prices of these little dogs. They are going for $300 to $500 in my area. I believe this is causing purebred prices to go up even further.

Carol Jean

12-31-2005, 02:24 PM	#1
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Designer Mutts It's obvious that many of us have begun to notice a lot of little dog mixes that are selling for very high prices. A month or so ago - on the news and Internet - was a little dog selling in the New York area for around $1000. They can't even keep this little dog in stock--so to speak. It is a Puggle (a cross between a pug and a beagle). I'll have to admit that this little guy is handsome indeed. A nice size with wonderful clean looking short hair and the cutest face I have seen in a long time. I have no doubt about the Pugle being a wonderful little dog. This little fellow was described to be a "designer mutt" as are the other little dog mixes. And they do come with "designer prices." So far, "designer mutts" seem to be only small dog mixes. Of course, mutts come in all sizes, but the ones being breed on purpose and commanding very high prices are the smaller dogs. Needless to say, many "purists" are very much against this new popular practice. A vet on the TV show said that in her opinion, this may not be a bad thing. She feels it will help tone down some of the breed-specific faults that have become prevalent over the past years. And, she said that she felt this would have no impact on people's still wanting, breeding, and getting purebred dogs. I personally love purebred dogs ---but I certainly have a lot of room left in my heart for the delightful little mutts all over the world. I think there is room for both. Excluding puppy mills, of course, selling purebreds and now designer mutts -- I see no harm being done, and am sure this will not detract from the breeding and appreciation for purebreds. If a little YorkiePoo walked through my front door right now - I'd want to keep it, and I'm sure it would be a great little pet. I can tell you for sure that the little Puggle (Pug/Beagle) is a handsome little guy...he certainly ended up with the best of both breeds. There will be a lot of different opinions about mixing breeds, but I see no harm being done. Mutts have always been around and for the most part have been highly regarded and do make wonderful -sometimes even more healthy - little pets. But - aren't we surprised at the prices of these little dogs. They are going for $300 to $500 in my area. I believe this is causing purebred prices to go up even further. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.