MY neighbors just produced a Terrier Mix Designer Dog ....and they are FREE.
oh - and you can bet they hardly spent a penny on any "breeding" expenses - they didn't even know their dog was pregnant and she is just FINE.
ANYONE can breed 2 dogs and call it a designer dog if they want - it's all in the catchy name and how many people want them - if something takes off - then voila - A New Designer Breed ....and they can now ask a LOT of money for them.
I saw those Puggles on the news too and it's called a FAD. People are in love with them that have them - sure ...If I had a mix I would love him/her too - but the designer thing is just that ...A FAD ....at least with this particular dog it is...New Yorkers are making them the latest craze in pets.