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Designer Dog Breeds
Despite the often humorous result of co-mingling the names of popular pure breed dogs, in the hands of an experienced dog breeder knowledgeable about canine genetics and health issues, carefully crossing healthy purebred dogs can result in adorable mixed breed puppies that are healthy, long lived, intelligent, affectionate and even hypo-allergenic. But before you and your family jump on the designer puppy bandwagon, it's important to know a few important facts about this emerging trend in the dog fancy. Designer Puppy Mills and Back Yard BreedersJust as popular purebred dogs have fallen victim to by puppy mills and back yard breeders who breed only for profit with little regard for the health, wellbeing and living conditions of their breeding dogs, or the puppies they produce - the designer dog trend has not been overlooked by these cruel profiteers. Choosing the right breeder is as important with designer dogs as it is with pure breeds; be sure to buy your designer puppy only from a responsible dog breeder that offers healthy, home-raised, well socialized puppies to carefully screened buyers. The breeder should care about their dogs and ensure that they are free from genetic health problems before they are bred. Puppies should be health screened and come with a health guarantee. The breeder should be as interested in knowing about you as you are in them. A responsible breeder will seem like an overanxious parent sending their children out on the first day of school. A puppy is for life - make sure you get a puppy that is healthy, happy, well socialized and has traits and characteristics that fit your lifestyle. A responsible breeder will make sure this is the case before allowing you to purchase a puppy. Many Breed Crosses Are Not A Good IdeaIn selecting two breeds to cross-breed, a responsible, knowledgeable breeder will have hybrid vigor as their ultimate goal. This means that in pairing two breeds together and adding genetic diversity, health problems inherent in one or both breeds can be effectively bred out, resulting in a healthy, long lived dog. Poodle hybrid puppies are a popular mix with responsible dog breeders, since the Poodle's overall health, intelligence, even temperament trainability and non-shedding, hypoallergenic coat is a desirable addition. By the same token, pairing two breeds with similar health problems or predisposition to genetic disorders can have dire consequences. A Pug crossed with a Pekingese, with both being prone to eye injury and breathing problems, can produce a puppy that will be a constant source of heartache and will require expensive veterinary care throughout it's life. Stick with responsible, reputable breeders that breed popular, intelligently cross-bred designer puppies. Educate yourself about the breeds included in the hybrid match to learn about potential problems, and be sure to ask the breeder lots of questions. A responsible breeder welcome your questions and be able to provide you with correct, insightful information about their designer breed. Don't Buy A Designer Puppy On Impulse!If you're seriously considering adding a puppy to your family, take your time and find just the right puppy from a responsible breeder. That cute little ball of fluff you noticed in the window of your local pet store may grow up to be a dog with serious health, temperament and/or behavior problems that can cause you a lot of heartache, trouble and expense over the 10 to 15 years of it's life. Remember to look for a responsible, caring breeder that offers designer puppies from a sensible match of breeds, and to whom the health, happiness, longevity and well-being of their puppies, along with your satisfaction as a puppy buyer, are the number one concerns. No reputable breeder would sell their puppies through a pet store or puppy broker! Give every breeder you look at the third degree, and settle for no less in return. By taking your time, doing your homework, and not settling for anything less than the best, you can be sure of getting a wonderful designer puppy that will provide your family with many years of love, joy and companionship.
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