Summary
These "designer dogs" are basically new dog hybrid breeds that are not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club. Their appeal lies in the fact that these "breeds" are basically combining two AKC recognized breeds into a new kind of dog that is ascetically different from its parents.
These new "designer" breeds that we are seeing come are in an interesting variety. The Labradoodle (a Labrador, poodle combination), Yorkipoo (a Yorkie terrier, poodle combination), cockapoo (an American cocker spaniel, poodle combination), and schnoodle (a Schnauzer Poodle combination) are some of them. The labradoodle is the most popular of these new breeds.So potential hybrid dog owners are taking risks if they consider buying a dog without knowing the breeder and what methods were used to monitor the health of the animals. Those considering purchasing a smuggled "designer dog" should consider what conditions these dogs have been bred in and weigh the consequences of not being informed about where their dogs really came from.See the full content of this document
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The Designer Dog Debate
With all of the media attention being paid to how dogs and puppies are being smuggled across the border, one has to wonder what exactly is creating the market for these animals.
With the tr...See the full content of this document
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