I hate to jump in such a controversial subject.......but I had a conversation with a friend just this afternoon. It seems "designer puppies" are quite the rage.....a very popular and desired pup to get.
Many are mixing ...yorkie/chihuahua.......yorkie/poodle.......poodle/retriever........etc.....
just to get certain prefered qualities from both breeds.
But I also have the feeling many puppies from these mixed breedings do not turn out quite as expected by following many rescue sites. The yorkie/chihuahua mix is ADORABLE if the pup has the hair and face of the yorkie..but the pup with the primary chi features looks like a big eared "bat-dog".
I paid $300 for a yorkie/chihuahua mix several months ago. I did not go out looking for that mix puppy, but came across it by accident and the pup was "pure yorkie" to me....she was adorable .... She died shortly after I got her....her tiny size made treating her impossible.
I do understand mixing certain breeds on purpose.........but why a "blue maltese"????? (PS..I still have not read that thread...)
And....the breeders argument about a bi-racial baby doesn't make sense.....a black person & a white person don't "mate" just to see what kind of baby they get........that's dumb....they get together because they love each other and the children are a natural result. I doubt a yorkie/poodle are capable of making that kind of commitment... |