Mixed breed or "hybrid" dogs

[Am_I_There_Yet]

The dog required monthly long trips to a University hospital to specialists who knew how to treat the dog. They moved away when the dog was about 6. Last they told me, they were well into the 5 figures for vet bills. They loved this dog, so they would never have put her down. But they did always regret their impulse purchase and not spending the time to find a well-bred dog.

Sounds like someone I know!

Chloe has some strange, unidentifiable "aggressive inflammatory bacterial infection" going on and it's been going on for about three months now. The breed is known for allergies, so who knows. It could have something to do with her poor breeding.

I think that alone has set me back $1k.

But what do you do?

Ask me if I'd buy her again, loving her as much as I love her, but knowing what was in store for me and I honestly don't know how I'd answer that.

The thing is - as interesting as this debate is - there are probably far more people in the universe like me and your friend, who buy first and ask questions later, than those that are educated about the process.

Someone on here has been educated today, I'm sure. I know feelings have been hurt in the process, but there is probably someone sitting here reading, and not posting, that is having an "uh-oh" moment and will never make the mistake again.

And for those like me, who own backyard bred or designer dogs... well, we just have to love our dogs like they mean the world to us, because they do.

Listen to me ramble!

 

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Sounds like someone I know!

Chloe has some strange, unidentifiable "aggressive inflammatory bacterial infection" going on and it's been going on for about three months now. The breed is known for allergies, so who knows. It could have something to do with her poor breeding.

I think that alone has set me back $1k.

But what do you do?

Ask me if I'd buy her again, loving her as much as I love her, but knowing what was in store for me and I honestly don't know how I'd answer that.

The thing is - as interesting as this debate is - there are probably far more people in the universe like me and your friend, who buy first and ask questions later, than those that are educated about the process.

Someone on here has been educated today, I'm sure. I know feelings have been hurt in the process, but there is probably someone sitting here reading, and not posting, that is having an "uh-oh" moment and will never make the mistake again.

And for those like me, who own backyard bred or designer dogs... well, we just have to love our dogs like they mean the world to us, because they do.

Listen to me ramble!

This is a great post. I, for one, had my feelings hurt today. I am on the DIS alot and I have never felt like this before and it is very demeaning. If some of the folks posting on this thread today really knew me, they would never think about putting me in certain categories previously discussed. Message boards are horrible for wanting to state exactly how you feel.

I hope someone has learned something from this thread. I certainly have.

 

[Pig Pen]

How can anyone say no to paying big bucks for that???? He's a morkie.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Just an observation, but the difference I see between the two "sides" here is that one is concerned with "their dog" and the other is concerned with dog welfare issues in a more broad sense. That's where the disconnect lies.

Laurie, things get heated because people are passionate about the issues they believe strongly in. From what I've seen on this thread, potential for hurt feelings lies on both sides.

Personally, I wouldn't take it personally. It's just a discussion.

BTW, I'd like to thank Nanna Annie for her excellent posts and levelheadedness.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

This has been a very interesting thread. I will say this...the sweetest dogs I've ever encountered have been ones that *no one* could begin to identify...pretty much the Heinz 57 variety.

This is SPIDER, my current baby, all 4 1/2 pounds. When I take him for walks, it never fails that people stop and ask me, "What *is* that thing"?

Phantom Mini Poodle ?? : ) I may be wrong but that is what Spider looks like to me VERY HANDSOME might I add

 

[Mad4Mickey]

OMG, I love that look Spidey is giving! Your dogs are so photogenic!

Wanted to have you say Hi to Scruffy for me and make sure he is out of doggie time out for the you know .... bawwhwhahaaa

 

[ilovepcot]

Phantom Mini Poodle ?? : ) I may be wrong but that is what Spider looks like to me VERY HANDSOME might I add

Wow...you're good!!! (And thank you very much!) Only 2 people so far have known he is a Phantom Poodle. Most think he's one of those mixed designer dogs everyone is talking about. Nope. He is a tiny toy though instead of a mini...a whopping 4 1/2 lbs!

Glad everyone is posting pics of their dogs...not a single one has been ugly! Disers know how to pick 'em!

 

[Mad4Mickey]

Wow...you're good!!! (And thank you very much!) Only 2 people so far have known he is a Phantom Poodle. Most think he's one of those mixed designer dogs everyone is talking about. Nope. He is a tiny toy though instead of a mini...a whopping 4 1/2 lbs!

Glad everyone is posting pics of their dogs...not a single one has been ugly! Disers know how to pick 'em!

I was going to say Teacup after looking at the feet and tiny little baby face. i gotta ask do you ever do any other cut? i mean that Kennel clip is cute ( cause he can carry it off LOL ) but that hair looks so thick he could carry off a really cute show clip . THE ENGLISH SADDLE Do it !!! Oh man I would so kiss that dog ( yeah I know gross) I love thier tiny little noses. My Grand god has a tiny nose Teacup Pom about 4 lbs I thought she was 3 but my DD says she is fat LOL

I would agree that ALL the dogs here have been cuties . I would post a pic of my dinosaur dog LOL 15 yr old 4 tooofs left in his head weenie but I never learned how to post pics : )

 

[christineann]

After we lost our beloved lab (mix) to cancer, we got a couple of 3 months old pups from a shelter out in the country (breeds: black dog, yellow dog). My son was off at college and was devastated when Jake died, and we asked him if he wanted to name one of our new dogs. We named the yellow dog Gabe. He named our black dog Rasta, which we thought was terrible since she was this sweet little creature. And then......she started sprouting a "beard" and tufts of fur above her eyes, and her feet look like she has on fuzzy slippers. I have always gotten my dogs from shelters, and I have never been disappointed:thumbsup


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This is Lucy, our awesome pup!

 

[jrmasm]

Lucy is ridiculously cute.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Thank you so very much! She is a little dog that has taken over our house (in a good way). This is what happens when you become empty-nesters.

 

[rcraw45425]

Now, I've read this entire post since it's started, is Lucy the rat terrier chihuahua mix? She definitely looks like she rules the house!

 

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Now, I've read this entire post since it's started, is Lucy the rat terrier chihuahua mix? She definitely looks like she rules the house!

Lucy is a toy fox terrier/chihuahua mix. I originally wanted a TFT, but our breeder had an accidental litter at the time we were looking. It was love at first sight. She has the best of the two breeds.

This pic gives you a better idea of her size. My three loves...Lucy, Mickey Mouse and our DGD.

 

[ilovepcot]

Aww...more fabulous dogs! Love 'em!

i gotta ask do you ever do any other cut? i mean that Kennel clip is cute ( cause he can carry it off LOL ) but that hair looks so thick he could carry off a really cute show clip . THE ENGLISH SADDLE Do it !!! Oh man I would so kiss that dog ( yeah I know gross) I love thier tiny little noses. My Grand god has a tiny nose Teacup Pom about 4 lbs I thought she was 3 but my DD says she is fat LOL

His coat *is* thick! I've had Toy Poodles since 1971 and none have had thicker coats. I'll look up that ENGLISH SADDLE and see if it's something we could try. As far as kissing that dog...he'll kiss you first. I guarantee it!

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

After we lost our beloved lab (mix) to cancer, we got a couple of 3 months old pups from a shelter out in the country (breeds: black dog, yellow dog). My son was off at college and was devastated when Jake died, and we asked him if he wanted to name one of our new dogs. We named the yellow dog Gabe. He named our black dog Rasta, which we thought was terrible since she was this sweet little creature. And then......she started sprouting a "beard" and tufts of fur above her eyes, and her feet look like she has on fuzzy slippers. I have always gotten my dogs from shelters, and I have never been disappointed:thumbsup


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Yellow dog looks suspiciously like my yellow dog.

 

[rcraw45425]

Wanted to have you say Hi to Scruffy for me and make sure he is out of doggie time out for the you know .... bawwhwhahaaa

Well, that boy is so bad he might as well live in time out! Yes, he's out for that, plus he was chastized last night by having to have a shower with the girls because he put his head between barbeque beans and the floor at dinner time. He was sticky and smelly so now he's clean. His retaliation is trash picking, his most favorite form of entertainment. This works especially well in a home with children. He finds what misses the trash can, then he's off for the chase! He loves water bottle caps, Kleenex (preferably used like the one that held Amy's discarded chewing gum yesterday, but that's another story ), and socks that have mysteriously left children's feet in favor of the den floor. The stinkier the better for him! Just pulled a fast one on him He was so excited, he found the trash compactor open, oh boy, it's garbage picking time right after dinner! Maybe I can score a piece of cold teriyaki chicken and some grilled pineapple. That will be so good in my clean doggy beard. What? No trash bag? Who do these people think they are??????
Oh well, off to find the end of the toilet paper roll and pull! Mom needs the exercise!

 

[rcraw45425]

Lucy is a toy fox terrier/chihuahua mix. I originally wanted a TFT, but our breeder had an accidental litter at the time we were looking. It was love at first sight. She has the best of the two breeds.

This pic gives you a better idea of her size. My three loves...Lucy, Mickey Mouse and our DGD.

Awwwww! What cuties!

 

[christineann]

Gabe and Chloe do look a bit alike! The folks who run the shelter think his mom was a golden and his father was a yellow lab. Poor fella has an overbite that makes his mouth look like an alligator's when you pull his muzzle up. It makes eating chewy food a little tough for him, so we make sure he gets small pieces of food. He hasn't missed any meals!

Chloe looks so sweet - she must be one of those dogs who has to have something in her mouth ALL the time. Rasta is the same way.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

This is Lucy, our awesome pup!

OMG how cute !