Oh, that's something I never thought of to do... Naivety City, Population: Still Me :rolleyes: I will try to do that from now on.

Back to the topic at hand, I agree with the rescue part. I found quite a few "Shorkies" on my search for a "Morkie" at rescues/shelters. I don't know if anyone mentioned this or not (I forget it has been a long day), but beware of so called "rescues" on petfinder, while many of them are legit some are disguised mills/BYB. So make sure if you're thinking about a rescue do some background research to make sure they are a legit operation. :D

Also, there are breeders who treat their animals well, raise them right, and make sure they are healthy that do breed mixes. It is just much much rarer and you have to dig really really deep and assure that is the case. Also, they may be located forever away from you and you will have to make the sacrifice and go to them. Seriously, take your time and do a lot of digging. Do research on red flags and look them up in every capacity you are capable of. Ask a lot of questions, do a home visit, etc. Make sure you do your homework.


Mixed breeders, even ones that are actually good operations, are just not particularly looked upon fondly around purebred forums, which I understand. Unfortunately, there is no reputable forum for those seeking mixes to go and so they end up at purebred forums. Perhaps, some day when I have some time, and some web space, I'll create something like that. That way, we pesky mix seekers will have somewhere to go that won't bother people who dislike mix posts. I know that isn't everyone here, but there are some it probably really really offends and I'm sure no one is looking to offend anyone.


However, despite my advice on breeders... your first choice should be a rescue! I tried for almost a year at rescues and I didn't have any luck. There are waiting lists and I was also told that people my age are looked over as homes (I was in the process of having my mother reapply for everything, but then I found my baby love. She comes home in November). Also, there are a lot of special needs dogs I couldn't handle or the rescues required home visits within a 2 hour drive, so I wasn't eligible because while I would drive 6 hours for the pup they wouldn't come to me. Rescues do have puppies though! It isn't all older dogs or teens. There was a litter of mixes at the rescue, but they were located too far away from me. So be patient and keep your options open and I'm sure things will work out. Just be sure you aren't lax in your research. :D

K Owens9, just because you preface everything with "my opinion!!!' doesn't mean that YOU'RE not rude. That is exactly what people tried to say and have said a hundred times; everytime someone asks.

Why don't you practice what you preach? Why can't we try that????:)

I do regularly---I was jumped on before because I didn't say it was my opinion----now I'm wrong again ! Because I said it was my opinion---so which should I do please tell me .

People please don't read into posts that isn't there...my fav saying...the guilty dog always barks the loudest, not referring to anyone...just saying........

I'm just saying ! People are rude ! that's all......really really rude. People that are not in the loop gets pushed out---I usually don't push far ! Just saying.

Kathy, unfortunately life isn't all peaches and cream only in a perfect world. Yeah, people can be rude, blunt, mean, and nasty but one can choose to ignore it and move on and pick and choose one's battles. I'm in no loop nor care to be in the loop, it's better not to be :) I don't let rude people get to me I guess that's where our differences lie...just saying :)

You know my feeling are what could it ever hurt to be kind--respectful--friendly--nice. But some people want to act other wise--OK it's your right as a free human. But it's a crying shame that humans can't or wont at least try to be friendly! Life isn't peaches and cream that's for sure---but the "SPORT" of dogs is any thing but a sport---You wont change me and I wont change you--that's fine. I will continue to answer peoples questions--no matter what anyone else thinks--or says ! Case closed--And I guess you guys will contine your course---it's sad. I wonder what those people think of the whole ordeal ?? One may never know because they are AFRAID of being attacked ! SAD

I see you have only posted 1 time--and you were treated very unfair by some people--I'm so very sorry you were treated that way. There are some people on here that are afraid to answer any questions--but hopefully one day they will speak up !! We can only hope. So sorry this has happened
Kathy M Owens

I'm sorry, but the OP was not treated VERY unfair as you posted. She was given advice and information. The tone of the thread changed with your post.
If you go back and read 100% of the posts you will see that.
Everyone should ask questions for sure, but anyone that is asking for advice on a reputable breeder of mixes will get the same information every time, there isn't one.

YOUR opinion ........

Don't you think much of this is just plain common sense?
I would venture to guess at least 99% of the questions asked have dozens of answers if the poster took time to read them..and if I did not have the time common sense would tell me not to go to a purebred forum to ask about a mix.
The Internet has the world at our finger tips..why not use it?

But you haven't answered the FIRST question asked by the OP. :rolleyes: The only posts you've contributed to this thread are criticisms of people's manerisms. What exactly do you feel like YOU have contributed to the OPs quest for information at this point? The way I see it, the only thing you've accomplished is starting and arguement and taking the thread off it's original topic....as has become a routine, it seems. Yes, SAD indeed.

Yes, it is.
I think a lot of buyers come here and are looking to see if they get a fast response when looking for a breeder and probably check back a few times to see if anyone posts a name and then move on.
They may post the same question on quite a few forums and aren't really looking to get involved with the site.

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Thanks for pointing that out, I figured that was obvious. :cool:

Kathy, I don't think the OP was attacked in anyway. The OP got great answers to her questions. Yes, some got alittle off topic but not in a rude manner. I re-read the whole thread and nothing that was said should have been taken as rude. Most support rescue/shelters when one is looking for a mixed breed dog. There are many in shelters and rescue dogs that need good homes and that is where the majority of the responses were directing the OP. I don't see that as being rude.

:yeahthat: Maybe she is still upset as the moderators had the gall (her words) to close one of her threads as she wasn't following the rules.

Some people just like to turn threads nasty with their "opinions"

[QUOTE=Beamers Mom;3282578]:yeahthat: Maybe she is still upset as the moderators had the gall (her words) to close one of her threads as she wasn't following the rules.

Some people just like to turn threads nasty with their "opinions"[/QUOT

This is another way to dig in isn't it ?? I didn't really know the rules and I think some ONE set me up on that one---I wasn't pricing or "TRYING" to sell my puppies but some one kept asking didn't they ! Any way this is a different thread--and it started offf very nice several said why not check out the animal shelter. The person say Hybrid--had NO idea what she was talking about--didn't know it would cause such a commotion ! My first post on this was #16 after I saw she was being attacked # 11 post Get a Great Dane---is that nice ? Go to a Honda dealer and ask for a Toyota ! Is that nice ? The person wants a 1/2 yorkie and !/2 something else---her choice ! All we can do is tell her animal shelters may have one---we don't have to breed our dogs to a 1/2 what ever to fix her ! But Nasty is Nasty----end of story !

[quote=k Owensk9;3282665]She did know it would cause a commotion... When she said "Please don't hate me just because I want a hybrid because I've seen the way some of you guys respond!!!" She was prepared for "hateful comments". Also It happens quite alot people make these type of posts to get a rise out of folks, and never post again. Just maybe that's why she hasn't been back.:rolleyes:

[quote=k Owensk9;3282665]I didn't say "get" a Great Dane...I was commenting on the toyota/honda comment....and the comment I made was what about a Great Dane? No where was I getting rude by saying Great Dane...LOL...mountains out of mole hills just saying.............

[quote=k Owensk9;3282665]How you could not know the rules is beyond me. Rules are clearly posted in the forums.
Someone asks you to post something that is against the rules then send them a PM!

Oh and for the record, the only one being rude in this thread is you.
The OP was answered politely, that there are no reputable breeders that will breed mixed breeds. Best place to look is shelter or rescue groups.

My thoughts exactly! :rolleyes::thumbup:

I don't mind answering or even finding out information for people but it does tend to irritate me when people come on a "Yorkie" forum and ask about getting a crossbred pup. She wasn't asking about using rescues or shelters to find a mix - she was asking about finding a breeder who crosses breeds. That's not ok in my book.

And to be honest, she knew what she was starting when she asked - that's why I didn't answer her.

and then I get accused of being rude by saying how about a Great Dane LOL....again, mountain out of mole hills...just saying :)

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She was more then prepared for the comments!

LMAO. That was good. :p

Well, if you have one Donna - I'll take it! lol! :D

No, I know you were trying to keep it light and I think the others were nice enough to answer the way they did. I think this has more to do with another thread than it does this one.

Guess I"m out of the loop on that one <grin> Gonna stay out of the loop again better than being it it :)

Yeah, sometimes those loops have a way of turning into knots :p.

yup that's why I stay out of the loop as too not hang myself ROFLMAO!!!

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Great Post :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: