Yellowrose Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 The snorkie is sweet, but seems to have someone elses ears stuck on. Are there positive advantages to these new cross breeds? i.e. genetic problems caused by interbreeding could be eliminated? Just a thought, as all I know about dog breeding can be written on a postage stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 there are no genetic problems with beagles why poison their good track record with pugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdyamos Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I get the impression breeders 'doodle' about combining different breed names til they find something that sounds cute. The canine equivalent of Brangelina or Tomkat! And how long will those combinations be the 'in' thing? Dogs can't get divorced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoop Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 My off the top of the head first thoughts about this are that if such breeding is done responsibly, with the health and welfare of the dogs as top priority, there is no difference between breeding crosses and pedigree's. Many owners choose dogs for reasons of vanity or status, without knowing anything about the dog they're choosing (Staffies for hardman appeal, Dallies because they look cute in the films for example). When we were deciding on a pup, we were torn between a labrador and a cavalier king charles spaniel. Two quite different dogs, but both had qualities that we were looking for in a dog. Since then I've seen labrador/cav crosses advertised, and I must say that if I'd known about them when we choosing a pup it's certainly something I would have considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 It was a rottador. Havnt seen a pic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellepotter Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Here's a list of dog breed crosses and their names/photos: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americancaninehybridclub.htm Louise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I saw this in the free-ads, probably to sell some unfortunate unplanned litter. They just make them up as they go along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Here's a list of dog breed crosses and their names/photos: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americancaninehybridclub.htm Louise Grrrrrr most of those dogs would more correctly be titled 'mutt' there are very few sensible crosses on that list, and the number of really stupid matings is shocking. most of those dogs have heads or ears completely out of proportion to the rest of the dog, and the number of them wearing stupid outfits just about sums up the whole practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnomi Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 i have to say that i dont really see the difference between breeding pedigree pups or breeding crossbreeds-to me,both are unneccesary. It still boils down to the 'designer dog' ie choosing the 'right'dog for you. My attitude is that i love animals and hate to see them abandoned,neglected or abused.I dont care whether they look pretty,run quickly,can catch rats or sniff out certain things etc,etc. Why deliberately mate 2 dogs and produce a litter of expensive 'designer' animals when there are already sooo many who need a home? Im sorry-i just dont get it???? (please dont take this personally anyone-its not intended to offend) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted January 2, 2007 Author Share Posted January 2, 2007 I have no problem with breeding cross breeds if it's done sensibly and they are sold as such things. I stand by my choice of dog - dalmatians - I chose them because they were the right dog for me - yes gnomi - and the reason - because I didn't want a dog that wasn't the right dog for me and either not enjoy the whole experience or end up rehoming it. Pedigree dogs - the ones that are bred properly are bred for the breed characteristics and as such, although you can't completely guarantee how the dog will turn up - you have a much better idea. The problem with 'so many dogs already needing homes' is that people are either churning out litter after litter because they either allow their entire dogs to roam, or don't take full responsibility for a bitch in season, or irresponsible breeders breed pedigree or designer dogs and don't follow up the dog's after care for the rest of it's life. Any responsible breeder would not be adding to the rescue centre population. My biggest problem with 'designer dogs' is not that they are cross breeds, it's that it's clear to see by their ridiculous names and clothes and the amount of them in rescues that their breeders are not taking their welfare seriously. Yellowrose - there can be advantages to cross breeding certain breeds. Unfortunately as Strix says - you cross breed a beagle with a pug and although there are less health problems than the pug would have, there's far more than the beagle would have. In America, they breed 'mini dalmatians' which involves breeding a dalmatian with an italian greyhound - one of the most fragile breeds around. Add the dalmatian temperament to the size and build of an Italian Greyhound and you get a disaster. Also - many people don't think about the sizes they are crossing and will quite happily use a larger male with a small breed female resulting in bitches dying during whelp trying to produce puppies of a much larger breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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