[mommy2rufus]

and such awful pairings....a bichon and a pug, that goldendoodle...I love all animals, but what are these breeders doing?????

[zib]

I hate the term mixed breeds, aren't we all mixed breeds?

[Adam B]

So-called purebred dogs are usually genetically damaged from too much inbreeding. The dogs would be healthier and happier if they were all mutts.

[nopedamnit]

they are attempting to popularize new "breeds" of dogs, which they can then sell for hundreds of dollars - it's the new thing (remember when chihuahuas were ALL over the place?).*** just a quick warning to anyone taken in by the trend, these designer dogs are too new to have predictable traits when fully grown. a friend of mine paid $600 for a "morkie" (maltese x yorkie). the dog was supposed to be three pounds fully grown but is now pushing ten and not even close todone, although he is not overweight by anymeans just really big.

[~§~]

Well..maybe there is a some sort of a good reason...maybe it's good on thier sales.,..

[cows_the_word]

they do it because it is the "cool" thing to own a mixed newly invented breed. I think it is a little sad, although some of them are really cute.

[bbj1776]

It'sin fashion now, give me a good mutt anytime.