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red98vett · 02-09-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

LMAOOOOOOO !!!!!

THAT was a good one !

yorkiegirl83 · 02-09-2007, 04:23 PM

I have three "designer" breeds myself... but it's a common misconception that they are hypo allergenic. If your son is allergic to the dander, he might not be able to tolerate any dog at all. All 3 of mine are hypoallergenic mixes and I still have to take claritin and singulair in addition to weekly baths and allerpet to make my allergies remain at bay.

Also, just be aware that most people that breed the mixes or designer breeds are puppy mills or not reputable. All three of mine have come from puppymills or byb's, and I wouldn't change it now.. but I wish I knew then. Just be careful.

JESSY_RN2B · 02-09-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

JESSY_RN2B · 02-09-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

I have three "designer" breeds myself... but it's a common misconception that they are hypo allergenic. If your son is allergic to the dander, he might not be able to tolerate any dog at all. All 3 of mine are hypoallergenic mixes and I still have to take claritin and singulair in addition to weekly baths and allerpet to make my allergies remain at bay.

Also, just be aware that most people that breed the mixes or designer breeds are puppy mills or not reputable. All three of mine have come from puppymills or byb's, and I wouldn't change it now.. but I wish I knew then. Just be careful.

Awesome advice here!

JiggityJig · 02-09-2007, 05:02 PM

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I still have to take claritin and singulair in addition to weekly baths and allerpet to make my allergies remain at bay.

I'm so glad to hear you're taking your weekly bath!

(sorry....couldn't resist!

)

Gracie2006 · 02-09-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

ROFLMAO!

FlDebra · 02-09-2007, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

Thanks -- my DH and I both got a good laugh on that one!

baby03 · 02-09-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FlDebra

Thanks -- my DH and I both got a good laugh on that one!

Ditto!!

BubblPopElectrc · 02-09-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fansnga

I wish people would not cross breed the yorkie. JMHO

Or any breed.

Zeus' Mom · 02-09-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

That's a good one!

heatherjean8737 · 02-09-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartslucy

I heard the hot new 'designer' mix is between the bull dog and the shih tzu...they are called Bull s**ts! LOL!

haha!!!! That just cracked me up!

yorkiegirl83 · 02-09-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JiggityJig

I'm so glad to hear you're taking your weekly bath!

(sorry....couldn't resist!

)

*lol* If I was only taking a weekly bath I think my pups would disown me, hah.

Willow · 02-12-2007, 03:39 PM

I understand why all of you are against people mixing breeds, but we all need to remember that some people have different likes and dislikes. Instead of making this person feel terrible about their request, lets try to steer them in the right direction.

Also, dogs are not hypoallergenic, not really. The reason some people are allergic to some breeds and not others is because certain breeds have HAIR not FUR.

If you really have your heart set on a yorkie/bichon mix then please try some local shelters first. Maybe you could find one there that needs a good loving home.

Peters · 02-12-2007, 04:03 PM

do not buy a mix breed it encoiurages people to mix dogs for money there are tons of unwanted mixbreeds in shelters and pounds all over the world

jrsygal37 · 02-12-2007, 05:56 PM

There is an article on "Designer Dogs" on www.puppymillrescue.com below is a part of it that covers a story that the NY Times has done on Designer Dogs and Puppymills. (See Below) I am mom to three Yorkies and One "Designer Dog." I found Tia in the local Newspaper classified section. I think what lead me to her more than anything was disgust on how she was advertised. She was advertised as and I quote "Designer Purse Puppy." The woman that had her listed bought Tia from a puppybroker. Tia was her third dog, yes third. All bought from the same broker. None seemed to be good enough for this person (Tia by the way is probabably the most behaved, well tempered dog I've ever had). All three of these pups the woman bought, each ended up being placed up for sale. And, after selling Tia she once again bought yet another from this broker and guess where she ended up? You got it, up for sale. Not sure why, except to say that the woman is more then likely just nuts, but it goes to show you that the $$ means more to the pet store or broker or some breeders then the pup itself. I mean really to sell this person not one, two or three but four dogs knowing she gets rid of them. Anyway, Tia came to us malnurished, had some fleas and very scared but she's fine now, she's better then fine. She's GREAT. She was just 3 lbs. when we got her at ten months old and she's now a healthy 4 pounds. One pound doesn't seem like a lot but it means a lot in such a tiny dog. The article I refered to early I'll post now and just ask that if you should decide to adopt your "Designer Dog" please consider www.petfinder.com you'll find plenty of "Designer Dogs" AKA "Mutts or mixed breeds." Elaine

The NY Times story centers on a puppy mill in Wisconsin that has 1,600 dogs on hand. All of the breeder dogs are purebred dogs producing "hybrid" puppies - a mixture of two different breeds and most are sold through pet store outlets. The owner of this mill was suspended for 10 years from the American Kennel Club (AKC) - more for his registering dogs with another kennel club instead of anything else.

The puppy mills are where dogs live in horrible conditions, have extremely poor health, are not socialized and are treated as puppy-producing machines instead of sentient living beings. The end product is the pet store puppy where the ignorant puppy-buying public spends thousands for a puppy that is defective in many ways. Some states have enacted puppy-lemon laws because the problem has become so great. Most states, however, do not have this law.

In my long avocation I have rescued practically every known pure breed of dog and now it looks like all of us at one time or another in the future will be rescuing hybrids. As for breeds of dogs, I prefer the mutt descended from many breeds. I have found them to be healthier with better temperament due to not being so high strung. Currently, I have 4 purebred dogs in my group - a Golden Retriever with a sweet, docile personality but lacking in brains - 1 Shih Tzu with terrible genetic eye problems - 1 Shih Tzu with inherited skin problems - and one Poodle who was born in a puppy mill with a serious heart defect that cost me thousands of dollars to correct when he was only 16 weeks old. All are rescues.

The Times article does not touch on pet overpopulation or the unending work of people who do rescue work, but it does give insight into what lies ahead. So please take the time to read it. Thanks.

Joan

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05361/628536-62.stm (additional reading)

02-12-2007, 03:39 PM	#28
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	I understand why all of you are against people mixing breeds, but we all need to remember that some people have different likes and dislikes. Instead of making this person feel terrible about their request, lets try to steer them in the right direction. Also, dogs are not hypoallergenic, not really. The reason some people are allergic to some breeds and not others is because certain breeds have HAIR not FUR. If you really have your heart set on a yorkie/bichon mix then please try some local shelters first. Maybe you could find one there that needs a good loving home. __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

02-12-2007, 04:03 PM	#29
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	do not buy a mix breed it encoiurages people to mix dogs for money there are tons of unwanted mixbreeds in shelters and pounds all over the world __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

02-09-2007, 04:23 PM	#17
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I have three "designer" breeds myself... but it's a common misconception that they are hypo allergenic. If your son is allergic to the dander, he might not be able to tolerate any dog at all. All 3 of mine are hypoallergenic mixes and I still have to take claritin and singulair in addition to weekly baths and allerpet to make my allergies remain at bay. Also, just be aware that most people that breed the mixes or designer breeds are puppy mills or not reputable. All three of mine have come from puppymills or byb's, and I wouldn't change it now.. but I wish I knew then. Just be careful.

02-12-2007, 05:56 PM	#30
jrsygal37 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,370	There is an article on "Designer Dogs" on www.puppymillrescue.com below is a part of it that covers a story that the NY Times has done on Designer Dogs and Puppymills. (See Below) I am mom to three Yorkies and One "Designer Dog." I found Tia in the local Newspaper classified section. I think what lead me to her more than anything was disgust on how she was advertised. She was advertised as and I quote "Designer Purse Puppy." The woman that had her listed bought Tia from a puppybroker. Tia was her third dog, yes third. All bought from the same broker. None seemed to be good enough for this person (Tia by the way is probabably the most behaved, well tempered dog I've ever had). All three of these pups the woman bought, each ended up being placed up for sale. And, after selling Tia she once again bought yet another from this broker and guess where she ended up? You got it, up for sale. Not sure why, except to say that the woman is more then likely just nuts, but it goes to show you that the $$ means more to the pet store or broker or some breeders then the pup itself. I mean really to sell this person not one, two or three but four dogs knowing she gets rid of them. Anyway, Tia came to us malnurished, had some fleas and very scared but she's fine now, she's better then fine. She's GREAT. She was just 3 lbs. when we got her at ten months old and she's now a healthy 4 pounds. One pound doesn't seem like a lot but it means a lot in such a tiny dog. The article I refered to early I'll post now and just ask that if you should decide to adopt your "Designer Dog" please consider www.petfinder.com you'll find plenty of "Designer Dogs" AKA "Mutts or mixed breeds." Elaine The NY Times story centers on a puppy mill in Wisconsin that has 1,600 dogs on hand. All of the breeder dogs are purebred dogs producing "hybrid" puppies - a mixture of two different breeds and most are sold through pet store outlets. The owner of this mill was suspended for 10 years from the American Kennel Club (AKC) - more for his registering dogs with another kennel club instead of anything else. The puppy mills are where dogs live in horrible conditions, have extremely poor health, are not socialized and are treated as puppy-producing machines instead of sentient living beings. The end product is the pet store puppy where the ignorant puppy-buying public spends thousands for a puppy that is defective in many ways. Some states have enacted puppy-lemon laws because the problem has become so great. Most states, however, do not have this law. In my long avocation I have rescued practically every known pure breed of dog and now it looks like all of us at one time or another in the future will be rescuing hybrids. As for breeds of dogs, I prefer the mutt descended from many breeds. I have found them to be healthier with better temperament due to not being so high strung. Currently, I have 4 purebred dogs in my group - a Golden Retriever with a sweet, docile personality but lacking in brains - 1 Shih Tzu with terrible genetic eye problems - 1 Shih Tzu with inherited skin problems - and one Poodle who was born in a puppy mill with a serious heart defect that cost me thousands of dollars to correct when he was only 16 weeks old. All are rescues. The Times article does not touch on pet overpopulation or the unending work of people who do rescue work, but it does give insight into what lies ahead. So please take the time to read it. Thanks. Joan http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05361/628536-62.stm (additional reading)