We just got a puppy from someone who bought it from a breeder of poodles and cocker spaniels. she didn't wnat it anymore- didn't realize it was work- and was planning to give it to the shelter. Well, we are, beilive it or not, debating wether or not to fix him. Our friend, who has a dog from the same breeder, almost same age but from another *****'s litter, told us that we shouldn't so that our two dogs an mate and have cute pups. I said that we should becasue there is an overpopulation of dogs but then she told us that since our dogs came from a champion bloodline of a pure bred cocker spaniel and pure breed poodle then they shouldn't be fixed and should have pups.
the thing is, cockapoos aren't recognized by the AKC so...?
I can't beilive that im debating wether or not to fix my pup- I just need someone who knows about this stuff to back me up, Thanks!
2007-08-04 13:55:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't want to think of my dog as a quick way to make money...ill leave that for the bad breeders and puppy mills...
2007-08-04 14:01:35 · update #1
I didm't buy him...the previous owner wanted to get rid of it because it was more work than she thought and it was gonna give it to the shelter the next day. I said that I could save her the trip since I was getting a dog from there. He is coming vet checked and with all of his shots. She didn't think it was right for me to pay her- instead I donanted $75 to the shelter- the price of adopting a dog.
I would never think of buying from a breeder, not after seeing all of the poor dogs in the shelter.
2007-08-05 08:26:58 · update #2
You are right in thinking you should get your dog fixed. What if one of the pups ends up with bad owners? That is one reason I will never breed my dogs not to mention overpopulation. Cockapoos are not recognized by the AKC because they are mixed breeds and they never will be recognized. Do the right thing and have your dog fixed. You seem to know what you're talking about, educate your friend:) Good luck!
2007-08-04 14:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jay B 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If your dog is a cockapoo (a cute companion dog-but just a mutt in the eyes of AKC) then don't breed it. Also if it is a cocker or poodle but doesn't have papers it is worthless as a breeder. And are you knowlegeable about breeding dogs, bloodlines, showing ect? If the answer is no then it is best to fix the dog. There are lots of people who are irresponsible breeders and add to the overpopulation issue. The only people who should be breeding dogs are those that are very knowlegeable about the breed, bloodlines, showing, and are working to improve the breed. Most breeders do not do that.
2007-08-04 14:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by ALM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breeders don't sell their good breeding stock, so this puppy, despite his bloodline and nice coat, does not measure up to the complicated precise breed standards.
I don't think cockapoo is a recognized breed yet. If the place the pup came from bred poodles and cockers, I'd suspect that the pup's litter was the result of an unplanned meeting between dogs of the two breeds. In that case, the breeder was making a little extra dough by selling the puppies. I hope your friend didn't pay much, not over $100.00 that would cover the cost of the puppies' basic vet care.
No, I wouldn't breed him, if I were you. Neutered dogs make better pets.
2007-08-04 14:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kayty 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My dog is a beautiful Black/tan Dapple Dachshund. Great temperament, beautiful coat .. champion bloodlines.
Spayed her . SHE is not a champion. I also volunteer at a shelter and see SO many homeless animals. Why breed my dog when my new friend at the shelter has 3 days to live?
I also did not want my dog to have a greater risk for cancer .. and I dont have thousands of dollars incase of an emergency (C-section -- something else thats serious)
Please neuter and spay those 2 dogs. You shouldnt breed your dog to 'make up' for the money you lost buying it. YOU bought it because YOU wanted it (not you, the other person).
You are right in spaying and neutering BOTH of these animals. All you will be doing is adding to the overpopulation in shelters and killing my new friend even sooner cause we'll be over crowded.
You know what you need to do, fix that pup and convice your 'friend' to also.
2007-08-04 14:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by &l0ve; 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, your dog is not a purebred dog, he's a mutt. He may be the offspring of two purebred dogs, but that doesn't make him purebred. Cockapoos aren't registered by the AKC, so they are not an "official" breed as of yet.
There's an awful lot of "mutts" out in the world that are homeless. Seems a bit irresponsible to deliberately bring more into the world, when there are homeless puppies being euthanized as we speak.
I'd tell your friend that you are going to neuter your dog, to prevent behavioral issues such as aggression, marking, and such. Then get your dog fixed! Your dog may have a "champion" bloodline, and a "magnificent coat", but so do countless homeless dogs that are languishing in your local shelter right now.
2007-08-04 14:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Coming from a good bloodline and having a nice coat doesn't mean that a) your dog has the potential to be a champion or b) your dog isn't free of genetic disorders. It doesn't sound as if the breeder you obtained your dog from is an ethical one by any means either - no ethical breeder would ever consider passing their dogs along to shelters.
Your inclination not to breed and to fix your dog is a wonderful one. There are thousands of "designer dogs" who are as cute as can be with wonderful personalities that already need loving homes. While it's easy to find homes for puppies, many dogs are abandoned once their puppy cuteness goes away and they grow into a larger dog who still has the energy of a pup and needs obedience training and veterinary services. Please neuter your dog and urge your friend to spay hers.
2007-08-04 14:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by KM 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
If there are Champions in the pedigree, it is "show lines" and does not have the drives, nerves or temperament to be a good protection dog. Working line shepherds would generally be laughed out of an American conformation show. It is quite possible that you could get dogs from a rescue that are capable of doing the work, but you would need someone to evaluate them. Just adopting dogs because of how they look will in no way guarantee they are capable of completing the training.
2016-05-18 02:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should make several trips to your local shelter and see just how many purebred dogs are in there before you make the decision to "breed" cockapoos. (whether you like it or not is a NOT a pure breed anything it is a hybrid regardless of the pedigree of its parents)
There is a lot more to being a responsible breeder than my dog has great bloodlines/coat etc.
2007-08-04 14:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by my3mohrkids 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The AKC isn't God. It doesn't matter if they recognize the dog or not. It's irrelevant. If you want puppies then breed. If you don't then don't. The AKC has nothing to do with it.
I personally wouldn't mix a cocker and poodle. I think the puppies would have too much of a risk of nipping from what I have seen of the two breeds. But they would be easy to find homes for and cute, so suit yourself.
2007-08-04 14:10:00 · answer #9 · answered by mama woof 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think you should fix your pup if it isnt a AKC also it will help decrease risks of cancer too
2007-08-04 14:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by sashaaspen 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋