If only this were true! The REAL problem is the LACK of cross-breeding, which has produced inbred purebreds with horrible genetic deformities. Mutts are way better in every way!! (Especially those with wings!!!)
We rescued a “Labradoodle”. She was from a puppy mill that promised her previous owner a first generation, 40 pound dog, that didn’t shed by breeding a male miniature poodle with a lady Lab….hair comes from the mother…poor thing sheds like all get out, ended up 60 pounds, thus previous owner didn’t want her anymore. FYI, long haired Labradoodles that don’t shed are from 5th or 6th generation breeding, starting with a female Standard Poodle and a male Lab Retriever. Our girl is a silly character with problem solving skills and gets along with the cat, and has been a great addition to our family.
Though it wasn’t quite this bizarre, one really strange example of cross-breeding that I ever heard of was between a Saint Bernard and a Saluki. I have no idea what the outcome looked like, and I’m not sure I’d want to know.
Destiny23 about 10 years ago
If only this were true! The REAL problem is the LACK of cross-breeding, which has produced inbred purebreds with horrible genetic deformities. Mutts are way better in every way!! (Especially those with wings!!!)
Plods with ...™ about 10 years ago
Wow with all those different breeds (and species) that sucker ought to be worth 10 – 12 grand.
Melekalikimaka about 10 years ago
We rescued a “Labradoodle”. She was from a puppy mill that promised her previous owner a first generation, 40 pound dog, that didn’t shed by breeding a male miniature poodle with a lady Lab….hair comes from the mother…poor thing sheds like all get out, ended up 60 pounds, thus previous owner didn’t want her anymore. FYI, long haired Labradoodles that don’t shed are from 5th or 6th generation breeding, starting with a female Standard Poodle and a male Lab Retriever. Our girl is a silly character with problem solving skills and gets along with the cat, and has been a great addition to our family.
ottod Premium Member about 10 years ago
As long as there’s poodle mixed in, it’ll be okay.
cbrsarah about 10 years ago
Oh that’s funny. Thanks for the laugh.
ttom2 Premium Member about 10 years ago
Q. What do you get when you cross a watermelon & a collie ?
ttom2 Premium Member about 10 years ago
A. A melon collie baby of course.
The Rolling Cat about 10 years ago
Though it wasn’t quite this bizarre, one really strange example of cross-breeding that I ever heard of was between a Saint Bernard and a Saluki. I have no idea what the outcome looked like, and I’m not sure I’d want to know.