URGENT!!!! the AKC is considering registering Designer dogs

[RLC12345678]

AKC is not considering registering them per se...they are considering ILPing mixed breeds. In order to get an ILP your dog has to be neutered...and it's only for competition purposes....like agility and obedience...not show purposes...I don't think it's a big deal if they do it. All dogs should be able to compete in performance events if they want to.

[ARCHIE]

I did not do the survey because it really does not matter to me.
However, I do not like anyone to call a mixed breed "MUTTS".
I find this word to be disrespectfull to those who have a mixed breed.
My son and DIL recently purchased one of those designer dogs, for lack
of a better word. I could not figure out why anyone would pay $1,000.00
for a pup with no papers. He is beautiful and I love him.
He is a cavapoo from a breeder in GA. His mother was a mimi poodle
and father a King Charles Cavilier Spaniel. I know there are so very many
dogs in shelters who need loving homes but if someone wishes to pay this
large amount of money that's their business. We all know shelter dogs
are so much less but there is not a thing we can do about it.
I have always had rescues and was completely happy with them.
They were always a mixbreed and were wonderful loving, smart pets.
Buddy is my first purebreed pet! We each have a different reason for
what we do and just have to respect it.
I don't believe there is a Mutt in the entire world!

[kay6688]

Originally Posted by natalienicole

I have no idea what my opinion is on this. all dogs were mutts at sometime considering they had to come from somewhere right. yorkies and other purebreed dogs didnt just magically happen. But I dont think they should be making mutts especially on purpose and then selling htem at outrageous prices as designer dogs. this is rediculous you know how many mutts ive had in my day any dang dog could be a designer mutt if you know the kind of dogs involved in the making of the puppy. I had a pit bull lab once we can call it a pit retriever and then make millions. lol

Wow- I guess the Yorkie is also a DESIGNER MUTT!!

The Yorkshire Terrier is a member of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. There are differing opinions on the origins of the breed. The 18th edition of the AKC's Complete Dog Book says that: "The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in colour, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds." Other sources place the Yorkie as a cross between the Maltese (also a toy breed) and the now-extinct Black and Tan Terrier.

[Rhapsody]

I voted for mixed breeds to be able to compete. Especially in the companion and agility trials. These are neutered mixed breeds, they aren't advocating 'designer dogs'; they're just checking into opening up these fun competitions to people who have wonderful dogs even if they aren't purebred.

I once had a German Shepherd mix (her name was Einstein), lol, he was so smart. We put him in a dog training class, that also offered agility training. He loved it; it was so fun. I was very sad that he couldn't truly compete; he was a natural. Unfortunately, he died 6 years ago after jumping a fence when we were visiting relatives. We're not sure exactly what happened; we found him missing within minutes, and found him right away; but he ate or got into something poisonous. He started vomiting -- we took him to the vet; but he couldn't save Einstein.

Very sad, anyway, he was a mix -- he was a wonderful dog that we rescued from the local shelter, and I truly believe he could have seriously competed in the agility shows.

[RLC12345678]

I think that allowing the mixed breeds to compete in performance competitions would encourage more people to adopt from rescues. AND, like Rhapsody said, the dogs have to be neutered to compete, which would encourage people to spay/neuter their pets.

[JeanieK]

Originally Posted by red98vett

LOL I don't think i'm in favor of it - I think the AKC should keep it's standards but then again... times change....and we sometimes have to go with the flow....but I do like what you said on the shelter dogs...

I can't take the survey - my Adobe Reader is messed up and I can't see or open ANY PDF Files - it really sucks cause I want to print postage off my computer and can't ...or read stuff like the survey Until I figure out how to restore the application without reformatting my whole computer I'm doomed to NO PDF action

Have you tried uninstalling it and downloading it again? You Probably have, but just in case you didn't think of that option. LOL

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I did not do the survey because it really does not matter to me.
However, I do not like anyone to call a mixed breed "MUTTS".
I find this word to be disrespectfull to those who have a mixed breed.
My son and DIL recently purchased one of those designer dogs, for lack
of a better word. I could not figure out why anyone would pay $1,000.00
for a pup with no papers. He is beautiful and I love him.
He is a cavapoo from a breeder in GA. His mother was a mimi poodle
and father a King Charles Cavilier Spaniel. I know there are so very many
dogs in shelters who need loving homes but if someone wishes to pay this
large amount of money that's their business. We all know shelter dogs
are so much less but there is not a thing we can do about it.
I have always had rescues and was completely happy with them.
They were always a mixbreed and were wonderful loving, smart pets.
Buddy is my first purebreed pet! We each have a different reason for
what we do and just have to respect it.
I don't believe there is a Mutt in the entire world!

[JCarlson2004]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

AKC is not considering registering them per se...they are considering ILPing mixed breeds. In order to get an ILP your dog has to be neutered...and it's only for competition purposes....like agility and obedience...not show purposes...I don't think it's a big deal if they do it. All dogs should be able to compete in performance events if they want to.

I agree.

[Lovin3Yorkies]

I agree with you completely! I don't think they should be called "mutts" either!!! I only have 1 mixed breed & she's a Poodle mix I got from the local shelter a few years ago, they told me her time was running out soon and that was all that needed to be said. I love her just as much as I love my Yorkies & my Shih-Tzu!

Pam

[natalienicole]

Originally Posted by kay6688

Wow- I guess the Yorkie is also a DESIGNER MUTT!!

The Yorkshire Terrier is a member of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. There are differing opinions on the origins of the breed. The 18th edition of the AKC's Complete Dog Book says that: "The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in colour, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds." Other sources place the Yorkie as a cross between the Maltese (also a toy breed) and the now-extinct Black and Tan Terrier.

Yea they got to come from some where. i just dont think its right to make puppies and then make a catchy name for it combining the breed names of the parents and then hiking the price. DOnt get me wrong every dog is cute, but seriously who does this if you werent wanting a purebred dog go to the pound and rescue one instead of paying thousands of dollars for what you could find at teh pound in the first place.

[BlondieGirl87]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

I did not do the survey because it really does not matter to me.
However, I do not like anyone to call a mixed breed "MUTTS".
I find this word to be disrespectfull to those who have a mixed breed.
My son and DIL recently purchased one of those designer dogs, for lack
of a better word. I could not figure out why anyone would pay $1,000.00
for a pup with no papers. He is beautiful and I love him.
He is a cavapoo from a breeder in GA. His mother was a mimi poodle
and father a King Charles Cavilier Spaniel. I know there are so very many
dogs in shelters who need loving homes but if someone wishes to pay this
large amount of money that's their business. We all know shelter dogs
are so much less but there is not a thing we can do about it.
I have always had rescues and was completely happy with them.
They were always a mixbreed and were wonderful loving, smart pets.
Buddy is my first purebreed pet! We each have a different reason for
what we do and just have to respect it.
I don't believe there is a Mutt in the entire world!

I couldn't agree with you more Carol. I don't see the harm in allowing these dogs to compete. Especially if they are under a spay/nueter contract. In fact I think it might encourage more people to adopt these kinds of dogs from shelters. I've personally never owned a mixed breed, however, I do believe that ALL dogs deserve the same amount of love and respect. Whether your dog comes from champions or doesn't. I know so many people get on to people with "Designer mixes" and to a point I somewhat understand what they are saying. However, I believe it's their choice to have whatever kind of dog they want to have. Just because something isn't 100% yorkie or 100% whatever other kind of dog you want, doesn't mean they should be treated any differently than a dog who is a purebred.
That's just my opinion anyway....

[judyeve]

I don't know much about the rules of the AKC, nor am I a breeder so I'm not voting. Max is purebred, but is DKC.??? I have never heard of this and didn't bother registering him. He's neutered so it will never be a problem to the breed.

I do find the term "mutt" used in a derogatory way a little strong. Plenty of people have mixed breeds that they love dearly. As long as they're not trying to pass them off as purebreeds, and are breeding healthy, well cared for puppies, they're not hurting anyone. A lot of people can't afford purebreeds, but are great pet owners and many take rescue mixed breeds home.

Judy

[luvsyorkies]

purbred dogs are mixed dogs so what's the differents if you read the history of yorkie terriers they are mixed I read the history so before any of you try to bite my head off for me saying this go read the history and get yoour facts straight ok.

[Amanda7]

I guess I have mixed feelings about it. It's understandable from the AKC's point of view to want to increase membership numbers/dollars. And as they stated, increased numbers give them more power when it comes to pet legislation. That is a good thing. On the negative side, they run the risk of damaging their prestigious reputation and many years of tradition. For me it's a tough call.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by kay6688

Wow- I guess the Yorkie is also a DESIGNER MUTT!!

The Yorkshire Terrier is a member of the American Kennel Club's Toy Group. There are differing opinions on the origins of the breed. The 18th edition of the AKC's Complete Dog Book says that: "The Yorkshire Terrier traces to the Waterside Terrier, a small longish-coated dog, bluish-gray in colour, weighing between 6 and 20 pounds." Other sources place the Yorkie as a cross between the Maltese (also a toy breed) and the now-extinct Black and Tan Terrier.

Visit the YTCA.org site....Joan Gordon, one of the great woman that has contributed so much in the Yorkshire Terrier world has researched and written the history of the Yorkshire Terrier. You can read her findings there

Yes, every breed had it's origins from somewhere, the difference is that when developing these breeds procedures were followed do have them recognized by the various registries around the world.