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In that case, Whacky, we have a designer dog as well. Samantha came straight from the pound and she is a mixture of at least three breeds, so it must have been some party.
posted by
johnmacnab
on November 21, 2006 at 4:42 AM
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symphony - if you do go to the shelter, be prepared to have your heart
stolen and a new member to join your family. there are some fantastic dogs and cats waiting for love and for sure, one of them has your name ringing in their heart.
posted by
fourcats
on November 16, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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He's so cute!
Does this mean that if you and your spouse are two different nationalities/religions/races that you are making designer kids?
posted by
allyk
on November 16, 2006 at 10:58 AM
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ahhh how cute!
I may adopt one, never thought about it before, since my charlie died, I did not want another one to take her place. But you are right, about the shelter....might look into it....thanks.
posted by
_Symphony_
on November 16, 2006 at 2:53 AM
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he's so cute
posted by
star4sky5
on November 15, 2006 at 10:00 PM
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Bo...
You're pretty cute alright. Another advantage of shelter dogs is they are designer, but they are also diversity dogs, meaning the designer was chance. Now what could be better than that? Ok Bo, now go make some land mines for Whacky to pick up!
posted by
food4thought
on November 15, 2006 at 9:20 PM
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I never understood the need to have a purebred animal--
unless you were going to show them (and I don't even really understand the desire to do THAT!). If only more people would adopt from animal shelters instead of buy from breeders and pet stores,(both dogs and cats), so many lives would be saved. It's sad really. Designer dogs are just another example of technology giving us something no one needs.
posted by
Julia.
on November 15, 2006 at 9:14 PM
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Cute Bo
Buying dogs is crazy. Some dogs go for 1200 dollars. It's insane when you can go rescue one that is just as good if not better. I think these DESIGNER DOGS are just an excuse to pay more for a so called "mutt". Crazy go buy a dog from your local shelter or SPCA, people. Good thoughts Whacky.
posted by
8-ball
on November 15, 2006 at 3:48 PM
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Whacky
Your Bo is the cutest dog I have seen for a very long time. He is just a doll...no wonder you wake up happy! What I wouldn't give to have one like him~ He is definitely a designer~
posted by
Offy
on November 15, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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Whacky, Just last night we were watching the TV program about the designer dogs. We cracked up laughing when they sad Labradoodle. Mark loves dogs but he said he couldn't have one of those because everyone would be asking him what it was and he would be ashamed to say the word. HAHAHA
posted by
TAPS.
on November 15, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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Whacky--- Mutts for me. Mine is a cross (I believe) between a Lab and a
Rhodesian Ridgeback and I could ask for no better dog.
posted by
Jazwolf
on November 15, 2006 at 10:43 AM
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i, too, would go with adoption but as ridiculous as this whole "designer
dog" industry is, i'm thrilled it happened because the inbreeding and health issues that were arising from mankind insisting on a "purebred" was wreaking havoc. outside of the fact, there is no such thing as a purebred because all breeds are designs created by man over the millenium through purposeful cross-breeding in order to attain certain aspects to each breed, hunting skills, protection, etc.
today, the desires go toward the "pocket pooch". good points, most are allergy-free (thanks to the poodle crossings) and they make good city pets because of the size. bad points - people don't recognize that their pets are DOGS nonetheless and still need to be treated as such. the constant coddling and fashion shows do the dogs no favors.
posted by
fourcats
on November 15, 2006 at 9:11 AM
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I'd definitely adopt a dog. Firstly because most of the animals from shelters are either strays or they're abandoned or abused and neglected by their previous owners.
What disturbs me most about this new cross-breeding trend in dogs is that it really is extremely dangerous to the animals. More times than not, the puppies are born with health defects and have to be destroyed. Even the adult dogs can have serious medical issues when cross-breeding takes place.
I too hate people who decide to have a pet simply to accessorise their lives. That makes me nuts!!!! Animals deserve as much (if not more) respect as we human beings.
Two of my cats were strays, and I wouldn't have gotten them from a pet store for anything in the world. Did you get Bo from a shelter?
God bless you both. Give Bo a pet for me!!
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 15, 2006 at 7:23 AM
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Like they say, for the fortunate ones, its a dog's life.
posted by
A-and-B
on November 15, 2006 at 4:03 AM
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Informative and interesting post .
posted by
afzal50
on November 15, 2006 at 1:59 AM
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Whacky...
Bo is adorable. 
We got our Austin from a shelter and he is a wonderful dog.
posted by
jacentaOld
on November 14, 2006 at 10:58 PM
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designer dogs
guess we have a desinger dog, chiudoxie. But we got him from a so called breader but he is pretty cute and smart, unless he is running out the front door
posted by
Lanetay
on November 14, 2006 at 8:49 PM
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I'd rather adopt one from a shelter any day...cute pic...:)
..
..Whacky, you're right about pets owning us.
..they just quietly train us to be good humans..
..
posted by
Rumor
on November 14, 2006 at 8:28 PM
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Bo is really adorable...what a sweetie-pie!
posted by
Passionflower
on November 14, 2006 at 7:51 PM
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I love puggles. They are beagle pug 'hybrids'
but would never spend the $900-1200 to own one!!! I like mutts just fine
posted by
Schatz
on November 14, 2006 at 7:26 PM
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