Do you think people who buy Designer breeds (maltipoo, cockapoo etc) are gullible?

Answer 1

Some. Some are just misguided. They do not know better and believe what "breeders" tell them. Most people that fall in this category could not tell a BYB, from a puppymill, from a good breeder. They just have no idea!!!!!
If the breeders says it does not shed, well, it must not. If they are told it is healthy because it is a HYBRID, well, that must be true too.
Then when they find out the real truth, they are too embarrassed to admit they got rooked, so they just repeat all the drivel they were led to believe.

Answer 2

The buy into the idea the mixed breeds are healthier. It is too bad that poor dog breeders of purebred dogs breeding only for looks over health a temperament and the rep that purebred/pedigreed animals has suffered in the publics mind. They don't realize that the mutts with cute names from the pet store or byb were never screened for health or temperament and may have even worse problems then a well bred dog from a good breeder does. They are also for the most part completely unaware of what puppy mills are really like, if they did they would never pay to support it. We need more education for people buying dogs in the first place, and stronger anti-puppy mill laws. NO MORE PET SHOP PUPS OF ANY KIND SAYS I !!

Add: Went to the mall this weekend and saw some adorable "Christmas Pups" in the pet store. The mixes were sometimes a 1/3 or more then the real breeds were. Some Pom-Shiz where only 8weeks and going for $2100!?!?! They had Huskey pups and looked like lovely dogs, but not a good breed type at all too. They were already 11 weeks old and only selling for $600.

Answer 3

Gullible? No, just uniformed. Designer dog is a marketing term for mutt. People that buy these dogs pay as much or more than one would for a pure bred dog from a reputable breeder. The people that breed these "designer dogs" are looking to do something different to make a quick dollar.

There is NO way to make a quick dollar raising healthy dogs in a reputable manner. At best, a breeder does well to break even if it is done properly. The cost of vaccinations and well puppy checks etc....very expensive

It is truly sad that people have the audacity to even try to bring these dogs into this world when there are mixed breed dogs that are counting days until they will or wont be euthanized!
These type of breeders should be outlawed!!!!!

Answer 4

You can't just answer "yes" or "no" to this question. All factors need to be taken into consideration. Why is a person buying a designer dog? Is it to keep up with the Jones'? Is it a status thing? Or are there other factors involved?

When my landlord said I could have a "small" dog I didn't say "Oh I want a designer dog". I had to have a small dog. Then I had to list what else I was looking for in a dog. I wanted a puppy so I could train it from day one to be a therapy dog and service dog, I have multiple sclerosis. I wanted a non-shedding dog because I am limited physically and wouldn't be able to keep up with having hair all over the place. I wanted a female dog. With all these things to consider, I checked shelters (I went to more shelters and saw more sad faces than I could ever count), I checked the newspapers, I checked petfinder - nothing met my criteria. In the course of my research I found a breeder who only bred Maltipoos and Bichonpoos. I researched these dogs, taking a careful look at Maltese, Poodles and Bichon Frise's. I spoke to the breeder. I visited his home. When he told me he had a "perfect" Bichonpoo I was skeptical. I met Esperanza a little over a year ago. She was the "perfect" dog. I negotiated what I felt was a fair price. Esperanza is the sweetest, most gentle dog I ever met. She loves all people and other animals. She is calm but not excessively submissive. She is smarter than any dog I ever owned. I never regretted my decision for one minutes. A lot of thought went into my purchase of this dog. Never once did I even consider that I was buying a designer dog, I just knew I was buying a great dog. The only regret that I have is that so many people hate designer dogs just because they are given that title. They never get to know the dog, they never get to know the reasons behind the purchase they just say they hate designer dogs. That is like saying you hate all blondes, not for any particular reason other than they are blonde. If you really got to know the blonde or if you really got to know Esperanza and forget the label she wears you would fall in love.

Answer 5

Not necessarily. If they have the money and like the breed mix why shouldn't they? They know what they are getting. No one is making them choose a "Designer" breed. I personally usually prefer purebreed dogs but I have seen some awfully cute maltipoos that I would be tempted to buy if the price was right.

Answer 6

I would prefer that people wanting a dog would adopt one from an animal shelter and save an unwanted pup. I have nothing against any particular breed, designer or not, but there are many animals in shelters who need a home. If you really just want a nice dog and not an accessory, that is the way to go.

Answer 7

I wouldn't say gullible, but certainly a little ignorant and easily susceptible to fads and marketing. It blows my mind that people will pay huge sums for mixed breed dogs. It's a shame the shelters couldn't have gotten into that racket years ago -- ah, the funds they could have raised to SAVE animals.

Answer 8

Not necessarily gullible, but want a breed that looks a certain way. My bf has a maltese shih tsu cross, but only because his cousin got one and he fell in love with the look, not because he was looking for a hybrid breed.

Answer 9

Gullible.. Maybe.. I think they are the kind of people who like to get attention from others.. Need people looking at them.. Need to be the one with the story, the one who is bragging about something.. the one with the dog that they *THINK* is something rare and special. I think it's maybe some sort of personality defect.. The need for attention from others... A little bit of gullible.. a whole lot of attention getting.

Answer 10

The ones who pay the stupid prices are gullible and stupid...since it's a mutt and should be practically free then...they are the ones fueling the demand for these purposely bred mutts. Some people just want one cause they are cute not cause they are "In style" to tote around..not me though I don't care for little yappy breeds I prefer larger dogs where paying 1000 bucks is actually worth it.