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Buddy · 07-31-2005, 10:04 AM

btw... Jeniferlee... Macy is Gorgeous!! who could be against mixed breeds when you see a pup like that!

NewlywedWifey · 07-31-2005, 11:07 AM

I would pay for one! In fact we paid $110.00 for our JackRussell/Lab mix. She is UTD on shots and microchipped though. I just got a yorkie/pom for free last night!

bchgirl · 07-31-2005, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddy

he's ONLY 'the husband' since when did anyone have to listen to one of them???? lol
I'd check back into yr hubbys ancestry to see whether he's 'purebred' if not get shot and get whatever pup YOU want!

ROTFL

Yeah, what she said

With just a few exceptions purebred dogs in our area are running 1,000. or so. These same breeds used to be in the 350-400 dollar range and "mixed" breeds were cheap or free. Now I see mixed breeds who've been giving hyphenated names selling at $500. These are the same ones that used to be free or under 100.00. Personally I wouldn't spend $500.00 on a mixed breed, but that's just me, if you're comfortable with it, then go for it. If I wanted a mixed breed dog, I'd go to the ASPCA or pound, there are plenty of pups there that need love too.

PS. The "best" dog we ever owned was a mixed breed....sheltie and westhighland terrior. She was an absolute joy

Flakes · 07-31-2005, 12:32 PM

This has turned out to be a very interesting thread. Please don't get me wrong I have nothing against mixed breeds, in fact until recently I've always had at least one along with my purebred yorkies. What I have a huge problem with however is paying for mixed breeds produced by puppymills and backyard breeders. There is a vast difference in how breeders choose breeding stock when they are attempting to develop a new breed and breeding stock at puppymills or backyard breeders. Responsible breeders breed for specific criteria, ie temperment, size, coat, colour etc. Puppymills breed without any concern for the end result, they are simply interested in producing something that will bring in fast money, ie "fashion dogs". In fact if you buy one of those you have no guarantee that what you are getting is what they say it is as there's no way to trace the lineage. Further you are supporting a horrific industry.

If anyone is considering obtaining a pet of any kind they should first consider the qualities/characteristics they are looking for. Temperment, size, coat, etc. Then decide what breed will best suit. If you intend to go the mixed breed road, consider the characteristics of both breeds to see if they meet your requirements. What happens in most cases with puppymills is that they are not breeding for characteristics, they are breeding for cuteness.

For example, one of the "fashion dogs" of the day is a chi mix. So take a yorkie and mix it with a chi. Yorkies are very headstrong, high maintenance dogs. Enter the chi who tends to be high energy, yappy, agressive. So do you really think you are going to get a cute little cuddly quiet long haired low maintenance dog from that mix. Highly unlikely.

Years ago the maltipoo was the breed of the hour. They crossed the maltese with toy poodles. Very popular, they were everywhere and cute as can be. I've owned several (rescues). Take the fine silkyness of a Maltese coat and couple that with the tight dense curly coat of the poodle. What you got was a dog with a coat that matted at the first raindrop. These animals required constant grooming. Needless to say many found their way to the SPCA shelters around the world.

Chi mixes - the shelters are full of them. If you must have a mix then rescue one from a shelter.

Yorkie mixes - this is my biggest heartbreak. There's not much doubt in my mind that Yorkies are the greatest dogs going. However they require a considerable amount of care and attention not to mention $$$. If you can't afford to spend an average of $100.00 a month for vet bills, grooming etc then a Yorkie is not the dog for you. Yorkie mixes at the end of the day will likely cost you far more than that. Why you ask, well because you are mixing a breed known for medical problems. So add in the potential medical problems of another breed and you are doubling your money. Far too many yorkie mixes end up in rescue homes because the owners who weren't prepared to spend the $ required to buy a purebred bought a mix from irresponsible breeders only to find out at the end of the day it is still a very costly animal to own.

Responsible breeders will not sell you a dog without interviewing you first to make sure you know what it is you are getting into and whether or not you are prepared. Those selling mixed breeds don't usually care where the dog goes just so long as they get their money.

The only way to stop puppymills and backyard breeders to is stop rewarding them by paying them for their dogs. Take away the market and you'll put a huge dent in the numbers of puppymills around.

Mistakes do happen and thus the true crossbreed is born. We love them all and they are no less wonderful pets than those with fancy long names and papers. The difference is most people who have produced a litter of crossbreeds by accident aren't charging huge amounts of money for them. It's not a business.

Shelters charge varying amounts based on the operating costs of the shelter. Almost all shelters will insist that the animal be neutered before leaving the shelter, thus cutting down on the number of crossbreeds out there.

Sorry this was so long.

TeriTiny2 · 07-31-2005, 01:07 PM

Pit Bull bait? You should have stolen your dog. I would have and what would they do? Nothing. God I hate these Pit Bull people.

ReconsMomma · 07-31-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TeriTiny2

Pit Bull bait? You should have stolen your dog. I would have and what would they do? Nothing. God I hate these Pit Bull people.

No way to steal him. He was in the guys garage.

Buddy · 08-01-2005, 01:03 PM

some mixed breeds are bred for great reasons aswell, i read that the labradoodle, was bred so that blind people with allergies could still have the benefit of a guide dog, that was how they first started, dont know how true this is???

Rex'z momma · 08-01-2005, 01:06 PM

LOL i cant really be against mixed breeds when i have my baby Rex

ROXIE · 08-01-2005, 01:14 PM

I would pay an adoption fee, if I'm going to get a mixed breed, it will be a rescue

Babbie · 08-01-2005, 01:29 PM

I would also adopt a mix breed, i would never "buy" it...regardless of price. Esme's Mom, did you check with the humane society? They can add you to a waiting list there...also at the local animal control, there is always chihuahas there (that's where we got ours from)

PinkMartini · 08-01-2005, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flakes

This has turned out to be a very interesting thread. Please don't get me wrong I have nothing against mixed breeds, in fact until recently I've always had at least one along with my purebred yorkies. What I have a huge problem with however is paying for mixed breeds produced by puppymills and backyard breeders. There is a vast difference in how breeders choose breeding stock when they are attempting to develop a new breed and breeding stock at puppymills or backyard breeders. Responsible breeders breed for specific criteria, ie temperment, size, coat, colour etc. Puppymills breed without any concern for the end result, they are simply interested in producing something that will bring in fast money, ie "fashion dogs". In fact if you buy one of those you have no guarantee that what you are getting is what they say it is as there's no way to trace the lineage. Further you are supporting a horrific industry.

If anyone is considering obtaining a pet of any kind they should first consider the qualities/characteristics they are looking for. Temperment, size, coat, etc. Then decide what breed will best suit. If you intend to go the mixed breed road, consider the characteristics of both breeds to see if they meet your requirements. What happens in most cases with puppymills is that they are not breeding for characteristics, they are breeding for cuteness.

For example, one of the "fashion dogs" of the day is a chi mix. So take a yorkie and mix it with a chi. Yorkies are very headstrong, high maintenance dogs. Enter the chi who tends to be high energy, yappy, agressive. So do you really think you are going to get a cute little cuddly quiet long haired low maintenance dog from that mix. Highly unlikely.

Years ago the maltipoo was the breed of the hour. They crossed the maltese with toy poodles. Very popular, they were everywhere and cute as can be. I've owned several (rescues). Take the fine silkyness of a Maltese coat and couple that with the tight dense curly coat of the poodle. What you got was a dog with a coat that matted at the first raindrop. These animals required constant grooming. Needless to say many found their way to the SPCA shelters around the world.

Chi mixes - the shelters are full of them. If you must have a mix then rescue one from a shelter.

Yorkie mixes - this is my biggest heartbreak. There's not much doubt in my mind that Yorkies are the greatest dogs going. However they require a considerable amount of care and attention not to mention $$$. If you can't afford to spend an average of $100.00 a month for vet bills, grooming etc then a Yorkie is not the dog for you. Yorkie mixes at the end of the day will likely cost you far more than that. Why you ask, well because you are mixing a breed known for medical problems. So add in the potential medical problems of another breed and you are doubling your money. Far too many yorkie mixes end up in rescue homes because the owners who weren't prepared to spend the $ required to buy a purebred bought a mix from irresponsible breeders only to find out at the end of the day it is still a very costly animal to own.

Responsible breeders will not sell you a dog without interviewing you first to make sure you know what it is you are getting into and whether or not you are prepared. Those selling mixed breeds don't usually care where the dog goes just so long as they get their money.

The only way to stop puppymills and backyard breeders to is stop rewarding them by paying them for their dogs. Take away the market and you'll put a huge dent in the numbers of puppymills around.

Mistakes do happen and thus the true crossbreed is born. We love them all and they are no less wonderful pets than those with fancy long names and papers. The difference is most people who have produced a litter of crossbreeds by accident aren't charging huge amounts of money for them. It's not a business.

Shelters charge varying amounts based on the operating costs of the shelter. Almost all shelters will insist that the animal be neutered before leaving the shelter, thus cutting down on the number of crossbreeds out there.

Sorry this was so long.

Another great post

Couldn't have said it any better.

yorkieagility · 08-01-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddy

some mixed breeds are bred for great reasons aswell, i read that the labradoodle, was bred so that blind people with allergies could still have the benefit of a guide dog, that was how they first started, dont know how true this is???

The problem with that is you never know what you get when you mix breed. What happens to the puppies that inherited the labrador coat instead of the poodle coat?

As for the question what I would pay for a mix. It would have to be the cost of the adoption fee from a rescue or free from private party.

b_veselka · 08-01-2005, 01:54 PM

My brother-in-law's brother had a bit of an accident with his two dogs and ended up with chi-Shi Tzu mix puppies. I did not know what to expect when I first went to see them. They were so unbelievably precious!!! Just little black and white furballs! They just looked like little Shi Tzus! They kept 2 and gave the others away.

b_veselka · 08-01-2005, 01:55 PM

I just noticed that i had to put a lot of space between the name of the pups in order for it to show up without little *****- how funny!

Pmoore · 08-01-2005, 03:27 PM

Well I think it depends on the breed... I just bought a yorkie/maltese mix for 600.00 which I think is a good price for the two breeds because where im from a full breed yorkie is about 1200-1500 and maltese are about the sam unless you get the bigger malteses! I wouldnt have paid more than 800.00 for him. He looks just like a yorkie no one on here who saw his pics asked if he was a mix!! However a Morkie is the only mix I would have paid before because I dont really care for anyother breed of dogs!! Im spoiled what can I say!

07-31-2005, 10:04 AM	#46
Buddy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 165	btw... Jeniferlee... Macy is Gorgeous!! who could be against mixed breeds when you see a pup like that! __________________ Lyn&Jade&Buddy http://www.dogster.com/?161903

08-01-2005, 01:03 PM	#52
Buddy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 165	some mixed breeds are bred for great reasons aswell, i read that the labradoodle, was bred so that blind people with allergies could still have the benefit of a guide dog, that was how they first started, dont know how true this is??? __________________ Lyn&Jade&Buddy http://www.dogster.com/?161903

08-01-2005, 01:14 PM	#54
ROXIE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 119	I would pay an adoption fee, if I'm going to get a mixed breed, it will be a rescue __________________ Roxy's Dogster bio http://www.dogster.com/?93019

08-01-2005, 01:29 PM	#55
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	I would also adopt a mix breed, i would never "buy" it...regardless of price. Esme's Mom, did you check with the humane society? They can add you to a waiting list there...also at the local animal control, there is always chihuahas there (that's where we got ours from) __________________ Thati & Mojo

08-01-2005, 01:54 PM	#58
b_veselka Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 307	My brother-in-law's brother had a bit of an accident with his two dogs and ended up with chi-Shi Tzu mix puppies. I did not know what to expect when I first went to see them. They were so unbelievably precious!!! Just little black and white furballs! They just looked like little Shi Tzus! They kept 2 and gave the others away. __________________ Beth Veselka Last edited by b_veselka; 08-01-2005 at 01:56 PM.

07-31-2005, 11:07 AM	#47
NewlywedWifey Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 86	I would pay for one! In fact we paid $110.00 for our JackRussell/Lab mix. She is UTD on shots and microchipped though. I just got a yorkie/pom for free last night!

07-31-2005, 12:32 PM	#49
Flakes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Victoria Posts: 218	This has turned out to be a very interesting thread. Please don't get me wrong I have nothing against mixed breeds, in fact until recently I've always had at least one along with my purebred yorkies. What I have a huge problem with however is paying for mixed breeds produced by puppymills and backyard breeders. There is a vast difference in how breeders choose breeding stock when they are attempting to develop a new breed and breeding stock at puppymills or backyard breeders. Responsible breeders breed for specific criteria, ie temperment, size, coat, colour etc. Puppymills breed without any concern for the end result, they are simply interested in producing something that will bring in fast money, ie "fashion dogs". In fact if you buy one of those you have no guarantee that what you are getting is what they say it is as there's no way to trace the lineage. Further you are supporting a horrific industry. If anyone is considering obtaining a pet of any kind they should first consider the qualities/characteristics they are looking for. Temperment, size, coat, etc. Then decide what breed will best suit. If you intend to go the mixed breed road, consider the characteristics of both breeds to see if they meet your requirements. What happens in most cases with puppymills is that they are not breeding for characteristics, they are breeding for cuteness. For example, one of the "fashion dogs" of the day is a chi mix. So take a yorkie and mix it with a chi. Yorkies are very headstrong, high maintenance dogs. Enter the chi who tends to be high energy, yappy, agressive. So do you really think you are going to get a cute little cuddly quiet long haired low maintenance dog from that mix. Highly unlikely. Years ago the maltipoo was the breed of the hour. They crossed the maltese with toy poodles. Very popular, they were everywhere and cute as can be. I've owned several (rescues). Take the fine silkyness of a Maltese coat and couple that with the tight dense curly coat of the poodle. What you got was a dog with a coat that matted at the first raindrop. These animals required constant grooming. Needless to say many found their way to the SPCA shelters around the world. Chi mixes - the shelters are full of them. If you must have a mix then rescue one from a shelter. Yorkie mixes - this is my biggest heartbreak. There's not much doubt in my mind that Yorkies are the greatest dogs going. However they require a considerable amount of care and attention not to mention $$$. If you can't afford to spend an average of $100.00 a month for vet bills, grooming etc then a Yorkie is not the dog for you. Yorkie mixes at the end of the day will likely cost you far more than that. Why you ask, well because you are mixing a breed known for medical problems. So add in the potential medical problems of another breed and you are doubling your money. Far too many yorkie mixes end up in rescue homes because the owners who weren't prepared to spend the $ required to buy a purebred bought a mix from irresponsible breeders only to find out at the end of the day it is still a very costly animal to own. Responsible breeders will not sell you a dog without interviewing you first to make sure you know what it is you are getting into and whether or not you are prepared. Those selling mixed breeds don't usually care where the dog goes just so long as they get their money. The only way to stop puppymills and backyard breeders to is stop rewarding them by paying them for their dogs. Take away the market and you'll put a huge dent in the numbers of puppymills around. Mistakes do happen and thus the true crossbreed is born. We love them all and they are no less wonderful pets than those with fancy long names and papers. The difference is most people who have produced a litter of crossbreeds by accident aren't charging huge amounts of money for them. It's not a business. Shelters charge varying amounts based on the operating costs of the shelter. Almost all shelters will insist that the animal be neutered before leaving the shelter, thus cutting down on the number of crossbreeds out there. Sorry this was so long.

07-31-2005, 01:07 PM	#50
TeriTiny2 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 158	Pit Bull bait? You should have stolen your dog. I would have and what would they do? Nothing. God I hate these Pit Bull people.

08-01-2005, 01:06 PM	#53
Rex'z momma BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 798	LOL i cant really be against mixed breeds when i have my baby Rex

08-01-2005, 01:55 PM	#59
b_veselka Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Texas Posts: 307	I just noticed that i had to put a lot of space between the name of the pups in order for it to show up without little *****- how funny! __________________ Beth Veselka

08-01-2005, 03:27 PM	#60
Pmoore Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marietta,GA Posts: 191	Well I think it depends on the breed... I just bought a yorkie/maltese mix for 600.00 which I think is a good price for the two breeds because where im from a full breed yorkie is about 1200-1500 and maltese are about the sam unless you get the bigger malteses! I wouldnt have paid more than 800.00 for him. He looks just like a yorkie no one on here who saw his pics asked if he was a mix!! However a Morkie is the only mix I would have paid before because I dont really care for anyother breed of dogs!! Im spoiled what can I say!