designer pups...???

[durtymydawg]

I know I'm going to get a butt chewin' but here goes anyway. This is my ??

What do people in general think about "DESIGNER PUPPIES" ??? I know there are ol' time breeders who hate it and some that like crossing the breeds, but was wondering what in general do people really think....??? I have heard some view points on this and have my own thoughts, but is it really that bad of a thing to do...?

thanks for your input...and remember be kind and civil...

[Punkin&Piper]

To me all puppies are adorable but I just feel like there are so many homeless pets that people breeding for fun and to cross breeds is somewhat out of control. My little sis does have a morkie and he is a cutie.

[megansmomma]

I love my MORKIE! If you check in the Photo sharing sections there is an entire thread about all the Morkies on YT!

Sitting back for the fireworks............

[DukesMommy]

I think it's sad that people will actually sell an animal in a way that makes it sound like they are fashion accessories. I don't have an issue with any dog, I just don't like the tactics some people use in trying to make money off of them.

[J_is_my_initial]

I agree with DukesMommy. I also think the term mutt has been around to describe a dog that is not pure bred for a long time and that is what a cross breed is. By putting the tag Designer dogs label on them it makes it seem as if they are better than other dogs. Gypsy and Puff are the first full blooded dogs I have ever had. We chose them cause of the smallness of their breeds. (I know now you can't count on Yorkies being small from this board). I think designer dog label equals more money. Just like the term teacup is not liked on here, I dislike the term designer dogs. One of my favorite dogs my mom had was a cock-a-poo. Back then it did not cost much. I think she pd 35.00. Now they cost about the same a yorkie.

I do not see anything wrong with mixed breeds in general. I think cross breeding is how we came up with yorkies and other full breeds way back when.

[chachi]

I dont have any problems with someone owning a mix breed. I just dont think people should breed them. There are enough mixes at the shelter needing homes

[yorkieisme]

Well I'm with one other poster, there are many homeless pets in the shelter now. But I did come across this one breeder that mixed yorkies and pekingese and they were awesome looking babies. I don't think I would buy one, but if someone wanted to "give" me one I would take him/her in a second. Anyway I believe people are being told they do not have the health problems as the pure bred dogs have, and that is why they are buying them. But if you go on petfinder you will see many cross bred dogs up for adoption. Makes me wonder why.

[txshopper73]

IMO, you can get designer pups at the pound all the time. Many of those are accidental breedings but to intentionally breed for a mixed breed....

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by chachi

I dont have any problems with someone owning a mix breed. I just dont think people should breed them. There are enough mixes at the shelter needing homes

My thoughts exactly, only to add that I think it's a crying shame people continue to breed "designer pups. Also, think that it's sad breeders and potential owners think they will be getting the best of both breeds by mixing, when in reality, chances are good you will be getting the worst of both.

[BLowry]

I can't figure out why people intentionally mix breeds when there are so many out there to be had. I don't necessarily believe that when you mix breeds you are going to get the worst of both breeds.You can buy a pedigree and have a dog with issues. When I was growing up all we ever had was "mutts" (which is what they USED to be called years ago) and they made the best pets. My parents just bought a malti-poo and she is a doll! What really gets to me is that people mix breeds, call the designer pups and charge outrageous prices for them. Some cost what I paid for my yorkies.

[Ines3185lyorkie]

I am not for someone making money because the dog is in "fashion".

BUT........ ALL DOGS THAT ARE NOW RECOGNIZED BY AKC..ETC..HAVE COME FROM MIXING OF BREEDS.

It is everybody's right to buy whatever dog type they want, they should not feel persecuted or ashamed for doing so. the only one that should judge anyone is GOD!

[JeanieK]

I sse nothing wrong with them. People like them so what is the harm. And if they end up with a new breed, what is the harm in that. The only true pure bred dog is the wolf anyway.

Are little yorkies are a mix of several breeds. So without those people way back when, mixing breeds, we woould not have our beautiful babies that we so love.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by jencar98

My thoughts exactly, only to add that I think it's a crying shame people continue to breed "designer pups. Also, think that it's sad breeders and potential owners think they will be getting the best of both breeds by mixing, when in reality, chances are good you will be getting the worst of both.

Why would mixing give you the worst of both why couldn't it be the best of both? Most mixed breeds, designers, or mutts that I have ever seen are nice healthy loving dogs.

For instance we once had a yorkie-poo. She had the personality of a yorkie and the intelligence of the poodle. the face of a yorkie and the coat of the poodle.

[MeganS]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

I sse nothing wrong with them. People like them so what is the harm. And if they end up with a new breed, what is the harm in that. The only true pure bred dog is the wolf anyway.

Are little yorkies are a mix of several breeds. So without those people way back when, mixing breeds, we woould not have our beautiful babies that we so love.

I agree with you 50000%. Couldn't have said it better myself.

I don't agree with calling them "designer pups" and breeding them just to make a pretty penny, but I don't believe in calling any dogs "rare" or whatever and breeding them just to make money.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by yorkieisme

Well I'm with one other poster, there are many homeless pets in the shelter now. But I did come across this one breeder that mixed yorkies and pekingese and they were awesome looking babies. I don't think I would buy one, but if someone wanted to "give" me one I would take him/her in a second. Anyway I believe people are being told they do not have the health problems as the pure bred dogs have, and that is why they are buying them. But if you go on petfinder you will see many cross bred dogs up for adoption. Makes me wonder why.

You see many purebreds for adoption also. I believe that intentional cross breeding is different from letting the dogs breed indiscriminately. If done intentionally with someone who is looking to produce a certain type, they will choose good specimens of both breeds that compliment each other and have good tempermants.