Designer Dogs: Intentional Mutts or Hybrid Pups?

Posted on December 5, 2007
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Goldendoodle, Cockapoos, Labradoodles and Pomapoos…what other whacky names can we possibly come up with? We’re not going to get into all the genetic behind advantages and disadvantages of hybrid dogs. No, what we are going to address here is the groundswell of popularity these hybrids have generated. It seems as if pure breed canines or jolly ol’ mutts are no longer enough to satisfy the dog owning public. We gotta take two good things and mix ‘em up! Why you ask? That is the question we look to answer here.

Why? Are these dogs and the new breeds we are creating better off for having the human interference? We’re going to take a stand here and say absolutely not. Furthermore, is that the fundamental reason we are genetically engineering our dogs? We just don’t see it that way. We’re putting Hybrid dogs into the category of status mutts. Yup, you heard it – hybrids just benefit the mental state of the owner. Sure, we’ll take a lot of heat for this, but that’s the only way we would want it. Without dialogue, there is no progress!! Get off your high horse, think of the welfare of the animals, and come back to Earth with the rest of us. How many dogs are euthanized in shelters every year? The answer is too many. Especially when we have people who have never owned dogs choosing mutts in much the same way they choose their automobiles – EXACTLY how THEY want them. This seems more like a Dr. Moreau approach to running the Neverland Ranch, than it does a responsible dog owning public. 

Why do we need so much attention? Does the dog really know it is this unique, one of a kind privileged pup to be put on a pedestal? Of course not, the Goldendoodle is much the same dog as the Golden Retriever/Poodle mix down at the local shelter. Only you can go get a shelter dog for $26, the Hybrid will cost you $3000. Yes, we know bloodlines can be manipulated, and if we are paying that much, we must be getting a better quality animal, right? We’re not so sure – and beyond that, another question comes to mind. Why are you considering dog ownership in the first place?

What do you get when you cross a Shih Tzu and a Bulldog?

A Bullshit.

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One Response to “Designer Dogs: Intentional Mutts or Hybrid Pups?”

  1. magnet on March 11th, 2008 9:25 pm

    Hi Wayne Read your artical,
    What about the barstard dogs that break out of fully caged kennels and then scale a 6 foot pool fence only to have his evil way with my old innocent girl, who I may add is a dinner & chocolates kinda lady. She has been professionally boarded & artificially inceminated twice and nothing. I guess its murphy’s law, there is no design here. I am shitting my pants my 6yr old ped basset is due next week to my 2yr old ped(deranged) great dane. Was too late to abort cause only realised 2 weeks ago what had really happened. Oh well that means I too have contributed to designer dogs “accidently” Ooops I think that means they will be Grassets……….

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