Creator of the Labradoodle has major regrets...

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I bought mine from a AKC registered breeder, her dogs have champion bloodlines. I wanted the best.

I agree with you. When I was searching for a breeder for a golden pup, I wanted all health certifications done, ( OFA eyes, heart, hips, and elbows). No way was I going to purchase from a BYB and support that. I also wanted a dog from a show breeder, as with goldens from show lines they tend to have thicker longer coats, lighter colored coats, and are larger boned than regular field line goldens. I was researching different breeders for over a year and half before I decided on one.
 
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I have nothing against mixed breeds, but thats crazy, IMO.
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I always get eye-rolly when I see dogs advertised as "hypoallergenic because they don't shed". A dog may shed less, but it's just as allergenic. We are allergic to the proteins in their dander, it has nothing to do with the hair. If a dog has skin, it has dander.
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One of my dogs is a puggle, and she's a delight, but I wouldn't ever pay money for one. She was given to my dad as a teensy puppy by his friend's neighbor.
While I don't support the casual breeding of dogs, she *is* really wonderful. She's got a pug's nature but a beagle's good health. She snores a bit but she doesn't have the serious nasal problems of a full pug.
Of course, a cross could just as easily come out with the worst of both breeds, and as someone said, you cannot eat your culls in this case.
 
I'm shocked at the shelter prices posted. I'm in a small town in Arkansas. I have a pure bred Min Pin I adopted for $65, spay included. I have a pure bred Dashund ,who was on her last day at the shelter. She's a "smileing" dog & they thought she snarled. $10, spay included. Then there's a purebred Doberman, that was too rowdy of a puppy for his previous owners, & he was $65, neuter included. Next, Border Collie Mix twin sisters, $35 each, spays included. Most dogs end up at the shelter because they are lost. Shy away from most rescues, they usually handle 1 or 2 specific breeds & are usually much higher in cost for an adoption. A good way to start a search for a good companion is Petfinders.com
 
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I bought mine from a AKC registered breeder, her dogs have champion bloodlines. I wanted the best.

I agree with you. When I was searching for a breeder for a golden pup, I wanted all health certifications done, ( OFA eyes, heart, hips, and elbows). No way was I going to purchase from a BYB and support that. I also wanted a dog from a show breeder, as with goldens from show lines they tend to have thicker longer coats, lighter colored coats, and are larger boned than regular field line goldens. I was researching different breeders for over a year and half before I decided on one.

My thoughts exactly. I wanted to make sure I was getting a healthy dog, one that I knew it's lineage and could ensure that I was getting my money's worth. So far he is amazingly intelligent and has shown zero signs of aggressive behavior. One of my biggest concerns with adopted pets is that you have no idea what these animals have been through. It's hard for me to feel comfortable about introducing a dog that I know could potentially harm my family, chickens, etc. on a whim because of it's previous handling/environment.

I very seriously looked into breeders. I met mine almost a year before I purchased my puppy and kept in touch with her the entire time. We corresponded regularly, she never hesitated to answer one of my questions and always supplied anything that I asked for (photos, registration proof, exact price quotes) when it was time to go pick up my pup we drove to her home and met with her in person, we went to breakfast, because we arrived there a few hours early, and had excellent conversation. I felt very positive about my purchase and we left with an amazing addition to our family.
 
I have wanted Newfoundlands since I was able to talk. I have put my name and application in for 5 different rescues. I have received 1 email in 4 years. I am also one who can't pay huge money for a dog and rescues do charge over $500. I have researched many breeders and have found some wonderful dogs, but the $ is too much for me personally. Well 25 yrs later, I found an ex breeding pair in the local shelter for $80.00 each. Both fixed and up to date with vacs and chipped. I have finally found my dream dogs! They are not of breeding quality, they do have conformation faults and the original owner paid $1500.00 for each dog and bred them 3 times before giving them to the shelter. I knew if I looked in the right place I would eventually have my Newfie. AKA the doofies
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My lab is purebred, paid very little for her and she has been wonderful. My daughter wanted a smaller breed and I looked for 2 years for the right fit. Found our boy Lucky- Sheltie/Poodle mix. He looks pure Sheltie and when people ask, I do say he is a Sheltie mix. I never say Sheltiepoo. Paid even less for him. He is my daughters best friend.

My daughters friend had an older sis that picked up 3 puppies and did nothing with them. I really liked one and said I would take her when she was ready to dump her, because that is what sis did with the last 5 dogs she had gotten. She called me a month later and said "I'm tossing her out, come get her" She was tossed out because the pup pooed in her favorite shoes. I brought her home and she fits in perfect. She is a Beagle/Doxie mix and my little chicken hunter. She has to be on the line at all times when the chickens are out and spends the whole time whining and licking her lips. She is my sons best friend. I paid nothing for her.

I really think when it comes to dogs, education is the biggest must have. Many people think Labs are hyper and stupid. That is not breed standard. They have been bred to death by uneducated people. Labs are docile, patient, smart and all around dogs. My lab is quiet, calm (until the food bowl comes out) and has a very soft mouth. I don't see the need to make up breeds based on money gained, cute names, or just because. Every breed has a purpose and should be scrutinized excessively before pairing them with something to make a new line. Buyers must be as educated in the breed as breeders.

Unfortunately our society has created too may choices and with the lack of education and many breeders just not caring about what they produce, we have created the problem with designer breeds and dog fads. If done correctly some of these mixes can be a benefit.

I love all, whether mix or pure. I applaud the breeder that realizes their mistake and does something to educate people on what the mistake was and how it may be fixed. There will always be the group that just doesn't care. We have a store in our mall that sells mixes for 1-3K. One was called a "Fuzzy Walrus". It was a cocker spaniel/sharpei cross. Who thought of that and why? But some uneducated individual paid 2K for that pup. All I could say was WOW!

Some of the best dogs are pure mutts, but why breed them intentionally with no purpose?

Sorry for the novel
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