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they are so adorable; but of couse i know there breed characteristics, i don't only go by looks

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if you don't have a clue of what they are go here
http://dogbreedinfo.com/comfortretriever.htm
http://dogbreedinfo.com/goldendoodle.htm

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i've considered going to a shelter but i'd rather know about my puppy's history

2007-02-06 07:55:54 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Pets Dogs

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A mixed breed (which these are) are not purebreds, so there won't be true breed characteristics. They are cross breeds, so there will be a lot of variability, no matter what the breeders will tell you.

All you know is that you are working with breeders who are not breeding to an adopted breed standard and may not have done the appropriate health and genetic checks on the parents. By and large you are dealing with people who creating "designer dogs" for profit.

In reality, you are paying a lot more money for the same thing you could get at a shelter, where you could have saved a life.

2007-02-06 08:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 3 1

Comfort Retriever

2016-11-07 07:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

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2016-05-30 21:48:47 · answer #3 · answered by ramonita 3 · 0 0

"Comfort Retrievers" and "Goldendoodles" are not breeds of dogs - they are crosses between two different breeds of dogs. As such, there is no way that you can give a "breed characteristic" because breed characteristics are established over many years of selective breeding by responsible breeders who know about dog genetics and breed to emphasize some traits while breeding out others.

If you must have something with "doodle" in it, please consider a true Labradoodle before you get any other mixed breeds. The Labradoodle was established in the 1980s in Australia with the goal of creating a smart dog that could be used as a guide or service dog, while having hair that sheds little and affects people with allergies little. The people who worked to establish them as a breed have done so over many years, breeding for a purpose - whereas many people in the US who are selling "Labradoodles" now simply use a Lab and a Poodle, cross the two without any guarantees or selection, and sell the offspring for big money as Labradoodles.

When you purchase a Comfort Retriever or Goldendoodle, you're putting money in the pockets of unscrupulous people who purposely breed mutts because it's the latest craze. They give the "breed" cutesy names and even create their own registries so you can have "papers" for your mutt.

Sorry - but if you're going to spend money on a mutt, you're just as well off getting one from a shelter than getting one from a "breeder", because neither can give you a guarantee that you'll end up with exactly what you want out of the dog, but the shelter can at least give you an idea of the dog's health issues or temperament based on their exams and evaluations.

2007-02-06 08:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Abby K9 4 · 3 1

I adopted a dog that turned out to be an orphaned Comfort Retriever. He is the sweetest, most loving, well-behaved dog I have known. When I learned about the hybrid I completely understood why people were intrested in the combination of the two breeds. In my opinion they are a perfect match. Yes, each dog is different, but with these two breeds combined you can't go wrong! My dog is truly a gem!!! Loyal, playful, and never barks. My personal choice was to adopt, but many people want to make more informed choices due to allergies, children, age, living situation, etc., and that is fine also.

2007-02-09 01:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah M 1 · 2 0

They are both nothing more then mixes. Even if you buy one you still won't know much about your puppies history unless the "breeder". gives you at least a 4 generation pedigree for each parent and you fully research it.
A mix can take after both parents, one parent or the other..there is no way to know what you will get.
Responsible breeders do not delibrately breed mixes...yes these pups are cute as are all puppies, however i would reommend instead of paying a lot of money to line the pocket of a BYB/Mill that you either adopt from a shelter or pick a purebred taht fits your needs/lifestyle and buy one from a responsible, ethical breeder.

Labradoodles even in Australia have never become a "breed" despite the number of years they have been breeding them they still do not breed true. The reasoning for breeding them in the first place was really nothing more then an excuse to justify breeding a mix..there was no need to "try" to produce a service dog with any of the so called traits they were "looking" for since there are already several already well established breeds with exactly the traits they claimed to be trying to produce. It is amazing the number of excuses people come up with to justify irresponsible breeding and to lure people into beleiving whatever they want them to believe.
Poodles and poodle mixes are no smarter or no better then any other breed of dog and they are no easier trained either.

2007-02-06 08:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1 2

Well, after taking a look at the links you provided. All I can say is it's just a way to sell mixed breeds for big bucks. You can find many mixed breeds in shelters. Shelter dogs can be just as loving and loyal as any pedigree, or in this case, mixed pedigree? Any way, you never know what you will find in any of the shelters. Chances are you may not find the perfect dog on your first visit either. That's when you go back on a regular basis and keep looking. If you see a certain dog you might be interested in, ask for assistance from one of the kennel attendants. You will be able to take the dog outside and bond with it. Spend as much time as you can with any dog that you think you might like. Ask lots of questions too, the kennel people will be more than happy to help and answer your questions as best as they can. Trust me, I worked in a shelter for 5 years, met up with some great mixed breed dogs too. Some as ugly as sin, but had great temperaments and attitudes. If I thought there was a dog that had a chance in this world, I'd do any thing I could to find that dog a home. I used to call myself a used dog salesman, lol. I met a lot of wonderful and caring people too. Many of the people I have met, I will never forget. I even used to get thank you cards, pictures and letters from people who I adopted dogs too. How that would touch my heart knowing that I not only found one of our dogs a good home. But also to know that my instincts were right on target. Good luck in your search.......keep looking too. You will find a great dog to love and take care of.

2007-02-06 08:33:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

I would say shelter over anything.

Over 100,000 dogs and puppies get put down every year! Just because they are unwanted or got to big or even just didn't look right.

Adopted dogs are extremely grateful and make awesome pets. Out of my 4 dogs all but 1 adopted. Let me tell you the 3 that are adopted are so loyal and loving.

I would say just go to your local shelter and take a look. It works out so much better when you let the dog or puppy pick you!

2007-02-06 08:08:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

First of all, I have been in the Pet Service business for many years, I am 55 years old and have my own Pet Service, and deal with many, many types of breeds. It is my opinion, and only mine that the "doodles", no matter what it is bred with is no more then a mutt, or mix breed, I don't believe they can be called PURE BRED. They are a mixture of PURE BREDS. I care for many doodles, one in particular, LUCY, who is a LABRADOODLE. She is adorable, very loving and playful, but again it is not a true poodle or lab.
There are so many dogs at the shelters, and sometimes you can even find pure breeds, and they all need homes. Whether it be a mutt or a pure bred, these animals need love too. I have had Weimeraners, Labs, Rottweilers, and mutts. One of the best dogs I ever had was MAX, and I found her at the shelter. It seems to me that the so called DESIGNER dogs are being bred not for the breed, but only to put $$$ in the pockets of these breeders. Consider all aspects in being a responsible pet owner, not just the pets looks. You may be surprised at what you discover, and fall in love with a your local shelter.
Debi

2007-02-06 09:23:17 · answer #9 · answered by PETSITTER DEBI 2 · 2 1

I don't know when you last went to the shelter but the dogs who are not fit to be good pets are not up for adoption and they go to great lengths to be sure the animals are of good health and disposition, the truth is you wont' know anything about a dog yo get from a breeder...they are usually kept in cages and only owned to breed which is cruel, and to me anyone who has a dog just to get money for pups probably doesn't really care about the dogs...JMO...

2007-02-06 08:02:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

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