So what do you think about Designer Dogs?

[fannie]

I am not quite sure what to think about this craze for the designer dogs. Do you think it's a disgrace to their lines? Would you breed your Yorkie to something else?

[newmommy]

i cant really answer this, because my yorkie has been bred ( not on purpose though ) to my chihuahua.

[RLC12345678]

I think they are cute, but I don't appreciate them being marketed as "Designer Dogs" and sold for EXTREMELY high prices!

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I think they are cute, but I don't appreciate them being marketed as "Designer Dogs" and sold for EXTREMELY high prices!

Perfectly said...

I have no problem with mix breeds at all - they're cute !!

but the greed is taking over and the people selling them are really raking in the bucks...We have so many breeds already in the dog world - why intentionally go nuts finding the weirdest combos.... It just plays on peoples desire for 'status' with the catch phrase....'Designer' dog.

kind of like the craze of Designer Jeans - they weren't really any better - but people paid just because they thought they were special

[k2p1e]

I have no problem with designer dogs, as long the breeding and care is ethical. There are a few mixed breederds out there who still do health testing on their stud/bitch, they have incredible puppy programs, exceptional care, and picky home placements. They are few an far between but they are out there and I commend them for their great work.
IMHO, there are "purebred" breedes that think b/c they offer "papers" that puts them above other breeders. Papers mean nothing compared to health, temperment, and care.

[newmommy]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I think they are cute, but I don't appreciate them being marketed as "Designer Dogs" and sold for EXTREMELY high prices!

I think that they are being marketed that way only because there is a want for them. and just my opinion but what is the difference between two well sought out mates of different breeds than a purebred if thats what people are searching for. And really in prices, the only thing you dont get is papers. Papers are only good for breeding and or showing.

Akc does NOT come and check to make sure that the parents are purebred, nor do they watch every bitch in heat and make sure they mate only with said stud. I think that it should be done that way, but whos to say that some where down the line on even the pedigree pups there isnt some other breed in there.

just my two cents. I am not saying that I will advertise my puppies as a designer dog or as unbelievable high prices. Im just curious to know what is worth that kind of money and what isnt, and to whom??

[vainchick5]

I think some mixes are cute but I personally would NEVER pay anything remotely close for a mix that I paid for Coco. I would rather spend that money and get a full breed taht I know has been well bred. I would not pay anything more than $200 for a mutt. Idiot celebrities will pay anything that's called designer, which makes them high in demand, which gives unresponsible and greedy breeders a way in to charge an arm and a leg for a mutt. I have owned a mix before and if that is what I wanted, I would go rescue one, just like I did with my other dog.

[newmommy]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

I think some mixes are cute but I personally would NEVER pay anything remotely close for a mix that I paid for Coco. I would rather spend that money and get a full breed taht I know has been well bred. I would not pay anything more than $200 for a mutt. Idiot celebrities will pay anything that's called designer, which makes them high in demand, which gives unresponsible and greedy breeders a way in to charge an arm and a leg for a mutt. I have owned a mix before and if that is what I wanted, I would go rescue one, just like I did with my other dog.

and i think that is respectable!!

[vainchick5]

Originally Posted by newmommy

and i think that is respectable!!

Thank you. But I do agree with your point that AKC doesn't come check to make sure that the sire and dam are both purebreds,ect. But I think that's why it's so important to get to know the kind of breeder you are dealing with. If you have an honest breeder who cares about the well being of the dog, then you are in good hands.

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

I think some mixes are cute but I personally would NEVER pay anything remotely close for a mix that I paid for Coco. I would rather spend that money and get a full breed taht I know has been well bred. I would not pay anything more than $200 for a mutt. Idiot celebrities will pay anything that's called designer, which makes them high in demand, which gives unresponsible and greedy breeders a way in to charge an arm and a leg for a mutt. I have owned a mix before and if that is what I wanted, I would go rescue one, just like I did with my other dog.

I agree 110%. If people aren't interested in getting a purebred dog, then I wish they would look into rescuing. I would not pay big bucks for a mutt from a breeder when I could rescue one that needs a home. But, I am not a fan of mixed breeds. That is just MHO. A lot of people ARE interested in them, and that is fine. Different strokes for different folks.

[MyTrixie143]

I love some designer dog breeds but only certain ones. I like the ones that have alot of benifts and great qualities to add. I like yorkiepoos and morkies, I feel they have alot to offer. As far as other designer dog mixes, I don't believe there is any reason to breed them. For example, with yorkiepoos you get a dog that does not shed, intelligent, and great for people who have allergies. Now what do puggles have to offer?? I can't really think of any good reason a person would cross a pug and beagle. So to sum it up, I do like designer dogs, but only a select few mixes.

As for the price, I don't believe they should be expensive or outrageously priced. I can't justify paying $1000 for a mix, $500 sure, but not $1000 and I have even seen some people pay even more for a mix. JMO

[RLC12345678]

I will have to revise my answer after considering what Trixie posted. There are certain mixed breeds that I do like, only because mixing the 2 breeds makes for a better dog. I really like Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever x Poodle) and Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever x Poodle). I have always wanted a big dog but could never get one because ALL of them shed. The Labradoodles and Goldendoodles are specifically bred to the poodle so they won't shed! I will definately be getting one of these breeds when I get a backyard

[newmommy]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

I will have to revise my answer after considering what Trixie posted. There are certain mixed breeds that I do like, only because mixing the 2 breeds makes for a better dog. I really like Labradoodles (Labrador Retriever x Poodle) and Goldendoodles (Golden Retriever x Poodle). I have always wanted a big dog but could never get one because ALL of them shed. The Labradoodles and Goldendoodles are specifically bred to the poodle so they won't shed! I will definately be getting one of these breeds when I get a backyard

see i think its cool that you feel this way, but whats the difference between you wanting a goldendoodle and someone else wanting say a morkie. Thats where I see the double standard. there may not be things that would be benificial to you in that breed but whos to say that there isnt something for someone else.

JMHO

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by newmommy

see i think its cool that you feel this way, but whats the difference between you wanting a goldendoodle and someone else wanting say a morkie. Thats where I see the double standard. there may not be things that would be benificial to you in that breed but whos to say that there isnt something for someone else.

JMHO

Oh it's fine if someone wants a morkie and is willing to pay for it, I was just saying I personally would not pay a lot of money for a mixed breed unless it had something to offer that I felt was worth my money. Different strokes for different folks.

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by red98vett

Perfectly said...

I have no problem with mix breeds at all - they're cute !!

but the greed is taking over and the people selling them are really raking in the bucks...We have so many breeds already in the dog world - why intentionally go nuts finding the weirdest combos.... It just plays on peoples desire for 'status' with the catch phrase....'Designer' dog.

kind of like the craze of Designer Jeans - they weren't really any better - but people paid just because they thought they were special

I agree.