Where the "designer dogs" began!

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

Kim Buckley — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:37:50 GMT

Seen some horrific crosses lately and most of them have been in for various surgery at a young age. Can't remember exactly what it was but a 9 month old dog who's elbows were knackered and it needed 2 hip replacements! Poor poor dog!

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

Steph Phillips — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:42:24 GMT

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we had a GSD x Poodle in the other day!

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I can't even imagine it!! .. what did they call it - germanoodle?? imagine the difficulty they had mating!! or if the poodle was the mum, carring GSD!! poor thing

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

paula morgan — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:10:17 GMT

we had a GSD x Poodle in the other day!

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

Tracy Windler RVN — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:41:32 GMT

I would like every "labradoodle" breeder and owner, infact, every potential owner to read this. I might put it up in my waiting room!

Its so sad that this man did something worthwhile for someone else's benefit and he's ashamed of the monster he's now created. Says a lot for the society we live in today.

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

Kim Buckley — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:25:57 GMT

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I think it's a shame something that was started with the best of intentions has gone so awry.

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I suppose the same could be said about a lot of the pedigree dog breeds! Just look at shar peis, bulldogs, bassett hounds, boxers etc.. All riddled with health problems and a bit of a disaster.

Re: Where the "designer dogs" began!

Deemus — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:51:38 GMT

I think it's a shame something that was started with the best of intentions has gone so awry.