What is a labradoodle?

Question

Why don't people know that this dog, and shihorkies, pitadors, and all that other nonsense was created by a hustler who wanted to find a way to market his mutts? Why do people use living animals as trendy accessories? Why would you pay any more than an adoption fee for a mutt?? Oh, and don't these people know the multitude of genetic flaws that these so-called designer dogs could have, that there are no guarantees of health, no matter what the so-called breeder says? NO responsible breeder would create these mutts, nor would they sell them for purebred prices! Anyone who bought one of these dogs, call the cops, you've been ROBBED. Sorry, but this is just so offensive to anyone who loves dogs and understands genetics!

To whoever thinks you don't see purebreeds or expensive dogs in the shelter, I ask you if you have ever volunteered at a shelter before! Just because people are willing to spend money on a dog doesn't make them responsible owners! I have seen Vislas, German Shepards, Golden Retrievers, and many others dropped off on the doorstep of our Rock Ave Shelter because they "pee in the house too much, chew our furniture..." and a plethora of other idiotic reasons. If you have loads of free money to spend on a dog who SHOULD be, as I said, free with an adoption fee donation, perhaps your money is not that important to you anyway! Breed or money spent is NO guarantee that the dog will die in its first home. Infact, only 30% of ALL DOGS die in their first home! And while I agree that people shouldn't be breeding everything with genitals, neutering our dogs is NOT what will help shelter populations, as most of the dogs I come across are adult/adolescent dogs who were abandoned!

What will help lower the population of dogs who are killed in shelters/homeless is educating potential owners on what to expect when having a dog, and inacting legislation that requires longer waiting periods for aquiring a dog ANY WAY, to cut down on impulse purchases. Many people want ONLY puppies, and neutering dogs won't stop this. The only way to stop the homeless pet epidemic is to find solutions to impulse buyers/people who think a dog is a fashion trend/people who are not making a lifetime commitment to their dog!

And mutts are great dogs, but they are MUTTS, not a fashion trend.

Are some of these people missing the point or what? Nothing against the dogs, just against the con artists who market them and the idiots who spend a thousand bucks on them when they could save a life and adopt a mixed breed dog at the shelter. Oh, and there is NO guarantee that they will have "special" temperment of this dog with the nice fur of that. Genetics doesn't work that way. Maybe ONE pup out of the litter will come as planned/desired. Dying to know what these so-called breeders do with the rest....

OKAY, SO I'M NOT A DOG LOVER BECAUSE I'M AGAINST SO-CALLED DESIGNER DOGS WHEN EVERY DAY THOUSANDS OF DOGS ARE EUTHANIZED FOR LACK OF A HOME? SORRY YOU'RE MAD CUZ YOU GOT RIPPED OFF. ANIMALS ARE NOT TRENDS!!!!!

Answer 1

Eh, a dog is a dog. It shouldn't matter if they're a "mutt" to a true dog-lover.

Answer 2

You understand genetics? The "purebred" dogs came from the same type of breeding to get just what people were looking for at the time. There is no difference now. A "mixed" breed dog is actually healthier and has better longevity than a purebred dog because they have not been over bred. I get the feeling that you are a breeder concerned about losing a little money. I am an individual that rescued my purebred Rottie. I also have a "mutt" cat. So I have no vested interest in how this comes out, but I do abhor ignorance. To answer your question "what is a labradoodle", They are a cross between a poodle and Labrador retriever. These dogs are special because they have the temperament of a lab (loving and easy going) and the poodle part is important because they can be tolerated by people who have allergies. These are great dogs for children and other people who could not (until now) have a pet due to allergies. I would suggest that you learn from dogs and develop acceptance and understanding.

Answer 3

For your information, a labradoodle was bred in hopes of creating a very useful guidedog. Not only has labradoodles become very wonderful search and rescue dogs, they have also went on to become great guidedogs.

A labradoodle is actually more healthy than a purebred poodle or labrador. One of the most inbred breeds are poodles. They are actually more genetically deficient than a labradoodle is. All purebred dogs have been inbred whereas mixed breeds are not. This is proven.

As well, I happen to have one of these "mutts", and she's better than any purebred I have seen. She is intelligent, very watchful, sensitive to her surroundings, very friendly and extremely fun. She is not a designer dog or a mutt, she is a being. I did pay a handsome price for her, but that is my choice, and my choice alone. She is definately not an accessory. She is my best friend, my sister, my companian, and she is part of my family.

You are the one who does not love dogs and does not understand genetics. If you loved dogs, you would not use a degrading word such as mutt, and you would love all dogs. As well, you judge dogs through the price they are worth, which is extremely cheap of you. What is a purebred price? What is an adoption price? Is a dog more of a dog if it is more expensive and a purebred? I agree, we do pay a large sum of money for these dogs, but it is a sum we pay willingly.

In the end, you may go on with your crazy ramblings, but I must tell you, it is our choice and our choice alone. You are very mis-informed and you are certainly not a dog lover. I have not been robbed, I have been blessed with a wonderful being. This is not offensive to anyone but people who are too narrow-minded to see out of their fancy purebreds.

Is a purebred a dog, and a mixed breed not a dog?

Answer 4

By the time you get to my answer you already know what a LabraDoodle is. But I think you already knew that.

I have many friends that have been caught up with the designer dogs. One couple not only paid $450 for one but had to go to two meetings with the breeder. Even that wouldn' t have been too bad, but the drive to the breeder was over 100 miles both ways...............

Then I have friends that have adopted from rescue aids and the humane society.

Then I have two purebred, card carrying Maltese dogs. The one thing we all have in common is we all believe in spaying/neutering as soon as possible.

I have had dogs from all three of the above avenues. ALL the dogs I have adopted have cost me a fortune in vet bills. Plus many behavior problems and mental problems. I don't blame the dogs, but I am past the age of training and constant reinforcement of good behavior vs. bad behavior and everything else that goes with the rescues.

I discovered you must RESEARCH BREEDS. You can write down everything you want in a dog as far as behavior, personality, size, whatever and then go find it. That is what I did. I didn't get any surprises with my pups. They are what I wanted in a dog. What I mean by this is, I am not physical in any sense of the word as far as running, working out, etc. Could you see me with a Jack Russell? Mixed or not, would not be a pretty picture. My dogs are lap dogs. They watch TV and the computer. They read books with me too.
That is the difference in what you get.

Answer 5

No, this breed is not offensive to anyone that knows dogs and understands genetics, because if you truly knew anything about genetics you would know that purebred dogs are far more likely to suffer from a 'multitude of genetic flaws' due to limited gene pools, inbreeding and unhealthy breed standards. Although I agree that it's silly to sell mutt dogs for outrageous prices or use them as trendy accessories, I must point out that some breeds such as labradoodles have beneficial attributes such as no odor, low to no shedding and they don't illicit allergy response in people. As for everything else you've mentioned here, there are no guarantees of health for any dog breeds, and if you pay too much for any dog you purchase then its a rip off. If you love dogs, then you love all dogs, not just purebreds, and you should do some research to become a better informed dog-lover.

Answer 6

I am owned by 5 dogs, all rescues, and 3 of them are mutts THEY have been the best dogs i could have ever let into my life. I (knock on wood) have had less health issues with my so called mutts then with my pure breeds, and yes they had akc papers>< but i couldnt turn my back on them no matter, what they go thru i am there for them as they have been for me. I dont see the nessesity for charging ridiculous prices for them. But i disagree, mutts are awesome dogs, and i think some breeders (pure-breeds) go over board making there dogs have puppies all the time, when there is alot of "mutts" that need homes and can love you just the same if not more....

Answer 7

I totally agree with you. People are paying top dollar for MUTTS. That is what they are. I don't care if the breeder claims that they are comming with registry papers or not. It is a mix of 2 pure bred dogs which does NOT make it a pure bred. I think this is ridiculous. I love dogs. I own 4 and I would never pay that kind of money for a mutt and I honestly don't take offense to it. The people who actually own these fancy MUTTS will be the ones taking offence.

Answer 8

I have a friend who runs an animal shelter and she has threatened to put designer names on the mixed breed dogs that are coming in so that people are more likely to adopt them. I think that sounds like a better way to use the trendy names, to find homes for the animals that are already looking for a loving home.

Answer 9

Oh really? Actually, you are mistaken. Purebreds are MORE likely to have health problems and genetic flaws, because the pool from which they can breed is too small. Be breeding two different kinds of purebreeds, you INCREASE the chances of NOT having genetic flaws, so long as you do your homework and don't arbitrarily breed two animals you don't know the history of. The truth is that ALL purebreed dogs and basic mixes are genetic mutants created by man. Naturally, all dogs would be mutts. So if you are arguing that purebreds are stupid, then you may have a good point. If you are merely arguing that mixed purebreeds are stupid, then you are historically and biologically inaccurate. All purebreeds are artificially produced. When you really get down to it, there is no difference between a purebred black lab and a labradoodle. They're BOTH artificially created breeds. So what exactly IS your point?

Answer 10

I really don't care about trying to come up with a dog for people with allergies (although labs and golden retreivers will always affect allergies!). I have two mutts of my own. What gets to me is the fact that people sell these mutts at purebred prices, and give them the stupid, "cutsie" names. It's a mutt, people, plain and simple.

Answer 11

I totally agree. As someone who volunteers with a local shelter it sickens me that people will pay $1,000 - $1,500 for one of these mixes when so many dogs sit waiting at shelters. It's very maddening. BUT as long as people are so "label conscious" it will continue. Everything has to have a name or it's "not good enough" and the breeders of these dogs are taking advantage of it. It's really quite sad.

PS: in the classifieds the other day I saw both a "Shorkie" and "Yitsu". Both mixes of a Shih Tzu and a Yorkie and both for about $800.00. Pathetic.