Designer dogs and mixed breed dog information
Designer dogs are the up and coming rage
among Hollywood and dog lovers alike. Dogs like
the puggle (pug + beagle), the cockapoo aka
cockerpoo or spoodle(cocker-spaniel + poodle),
the labradoodle (Labrador retriever + poodle),
the peekapoo (pekingnese + poodle) and the Schnoodle
(Schnauzer + Poodle) are growing ever more popular
today than ever before. Why are these “mutts”
so big right now?
1. Cute Names
Designer dogs have cute names that people
love and make the appearance of a new breed
of dog that very few have heard of. For example:
the puggle.
2. Great for those with
allergies
Unlike some purebred dogs, designer dogs
are often bred to reduce the amount of allergens
they produce by not having an undercoat.
3. Sheds less
Some designer dogs are bred to shed less
than other dogs.
4. Genetic advantage
Believed to be less prone to inbreeding,
the designer dog is thought to have better temperaments
and also thought to be smarter and more trainable
than their purebred counter parts.
Controversy surrounding these dogs have made
purebred dog owners enraged. It’s bad for there
business and the qualities listed above only
hold true in specific cases. The designer dog
fad has also had its fallbacks.
1.
Bad breeding
bad breeding leads to unwanted dogs.
Many people want to produce a designer dog without
doing back-ground checks and without the skills
needed to do so.
2. Bad owners
Some believe that just because they bought
a designer dog means that they don’t need to
train, care for or love their pet as much. This
couldn’t be further from the truth. Designer
dogs need just as much care and attention as
all other dogs do, if not more.
3. More expensive
The price for these dogs have sky-rocketed
sometimes hit the $1,000 mark. Sometimes its
better just to go to the humane society or animal
shelter and find a perfectly fine dog. The shots
and care for these dogs can make their prices
higher as well.
Don’t get me wrong, these are wonderful pets.
However, they need wonderful owners as well.
Love and care and proper healthcare and grooming
are essential for a happy life-long companion.
If you would like to keep your costs and concerns
down when purchasing a designer dog I suggest
that you check its breeding history and do temperament
tests as well as get them screened for certain
common genetic disorders such as hip-dysplasia
and retinal atrophy. Proper preparation and
responsible habits lead to a great dog.
Written by: Gabriel Killian
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