What about Designer Breeds
There is currently a new trend to mix different breeds together, especially toy breeds. They are calling these dogs "Designer Breeds". I have even heard that buyers are being told that the breeds are hybrids and are much healthier.
This doesn't make common sense! When you combined 2 breeds you are taking on whatever problems the breeds have individually. You are also combining different coat types such as long and short or straight and curly. Also different temperaments that may not blend well together. It takes many years to produce a consistent type so that the same characteristics breed true every time.
One of the great things about purchasing a purebred dog is so that you can read the individual standard for the breed your interested in and best match up the right breed for you and your family depending on your wants and needs. A breed receives AKC approval after many years of hard work to consistently produce correct breed traits. This process is governed by established breed clubs that help to create a breed standard for that specific breed. It is a daunting process and it should be.
Unfortunately there are probably always going to be mixed breeds because there are always going to be irresponsible humans. If these breeding's must occur, they should be the result of accidents, certainly not created for the purpose of making money!
Webster's Dictionary Definition of a Mutt is:
(mutt) n. Slang. A dog of mixed breed. mongrel.
All dogs deserve good homes, please use your common sense and don't be a part of this money making scheme.
This doesn't make common sense! When you combined 2 breeds you are taking on whatever problems the breeds have individually. You are also combining different coat types such as long and short or straight and curly. Also different temperaments that may not blend well together. It takes many years to produce a consistent type so that the same characteristics breed true every time.
One of the great things about purchasing a purebred dog is so that you can read the individual standard for the breed your interested in and best match up the right breed for you and your family depending on your wants and needs. A breed receives AKC approval after many years of hard work to consistently produce correct breed traits. This process is governed by established breed clubs that help to create a breed standard for that specific breed. It is a daunting process and it should be.
Unfortunately there are probably always going to be mixed breeds because there are always going to be irresponsible humans. If these breeding's must occur, they should be the result of accidents, certainly not created for the purpose of making money!
Webster's Dictionary Definition of a Mutt is:
(mutt) n. Slang. A dog of mixed breed. mongrel.
All dogs deserve good homes, please use your common sense and don't be a part of this money making scheme.
