Before Buying a Designer Dog

Most of you have heard about, read about or seen the new designer dogs. Some of you are probably wondering what the hype is all about; you think they sound and look kind of cute and trendy, heard all the names like Puggle, Schnoodle, Labradoodle and Maltipoo, wondering if they are healthier than purebreds, don't shed and are hypoallergenic. You may actually be in the market to buy one of these new dogs.
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Jen Y What type of dog is in the picture with the article? It's the cutest thing I've ever seen! I was thinking about getting a schnoodle, but that dog is even more adorable! Can you tell me what kind of dog it is and if it sheds? 5/26/2008
Mark Cesare I used to joke with my friends; Since I never owned a dog, I would say," I never loved a dog until I met my wife" She obviously owned the yorkie prior to us getting married. I fell into a DEEP love for the dog. It' s got charactoristics which supercede any human I've ever encountered. Not only basic sense feelings but with a special quality of respect, love and humility,with no expectations non-verbal communication much more advanced from other cannies I've encounterd. So in closing, If you want an individual who knows what real love and serious apprciation of each other is. ... get one. 1/27/2008
Stephanie I think designer dogs are fine. I have two Chipoos (Chihuahua-poodle mixes) myself and they are the most wonderful dogs I have ever owned. You can see there picture at www_poodlemixes_org, just look for Lacey & Logan. 1/11/2008
Mouse My personal view is that the restriction of registered dogs breeding for the purpose of displaying them in a show ring has led to a lot of inbreeding and genetic problems not pick up in the show ring. This is under the controll of the Canine Council. Most registered breeders are very pleased at the appearance of their well breed dog forgetting about the genetic horror they have created. I look forward to seeing the genetic troubles disappear with cross breeding 9/3/2006
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