There are people who breed poor quality purebreds as well as mixed breeds. I suppose the idea of the "designer dog" was just another selling point for someone who either makes a living by breeding dogs or uses them as a supplement to their income.
I can tell you that about 90% of the abandoned small dogs that go into the shelters in the NYC area are "designer" dogs that did not turn out quite so cute as the owners expected. It is a sad, sad thing to see. For every little cutie that found a good loving home there are twice as many that ended up on the street or dumped at a shelter. |