You are so right Chloef! How can they claim to be selling only purebred puppies and then on the same page have a lahsapoo or a schnoodle? Those are mixed breeds! So while they might have pure bloodlines, once they are mixed they are not purebreds anymore! A misinformed consumer might buy one of these dogs thinking they are purebred only to find out they did not get what they wanted.
Designer Dogs are no different than any other dog. They might be bred to be cute and fluffy, but they need love and attention just the same as any other animal. A lot of people have the misconception that these dogs are "accessories" meant to be carried in a bag that matches their new shoes. Don't get a dog, ANY dog, if you don't want to put the time into loving it and training it.
I also find it absolutely disgusting that some people think they can get a dog and then if they don't like it return it or get rid of it. Once you take that dog home, you are his or her family. It is is heartbreaking for an animal to be uprooted and given to a shelter or another owner once they have gotten attached to you.
The decision to get a dog, designer or not, should not be taken lightly. It's a big responsibility. We knew that we wanted a small dog that does not shed because of my allergies and the fact that we don't have a very large house. We talked to veterinarians and breeders and did our research online. I wanted a cute little dog that loves affection and loves to play. By being informed, we found the right breed. Or in this case, the right "designer breed".
Right now, my Maltipoo is sleeping on my bed, on top of a pile of folded laundry and I don't have the heart to move him!
