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Nov 29, 2022
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BNcoug
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The shelter by me only has pit bulls, German shepherds and the occasional
Chihuahua. So much for pound puppies.
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In an attempt to make it the topic du jour, I’m stepping onto my “Doodle” soapbox once again…
Tokolosh
Truly Addicted User
11/29/22 7:20am
People are looking for the "extra money"
byukarl
11/29/22 7:26am
You nailed it. People are paying thousands for a mutt.
Ragnar Danneskjold
11/29/22 7:35am
Everyone I know who has a labradoodle has it for one reason: no (or little) shedding. They like labs but hate how they
durandal
11/29/22 7:36am
That’s another trait that you may or may not get.
Tokolosh
11/29/22 7:39am
Right, but it you may at least some of the time, which is why I think many people like the cross.
durandal
11/29/22 7:49am
Correct... but everything is a likelihood and there's steps you can take to maximize odds
krindorr
11/29/22 7:54am
Yes, purposeful breeding is accomplishing goals. But with the exception of the Labradoodle, which is nearing standards…
Tokolosh
11/29/22 7:59am
So the argument isn't "Stay away from doodles", but "make sure you do your research if you're getting a doodle"
krindorr
11/29/22 8:01am
Unfortunately I think even doing your research is still too much of a gamble with most doodle crosses…
Tokolosh
11/29/22 8:18am
What do you have to cross breed them with to get no poop. Sign me up.
Methusaleh22
11/29/22 7:56am
A cat.
durandal
11/29/22 8:01am
The smell at my in laws house suggests otherwise.
Methusaleh22
11/29/22 8:09am
Russell Wilson
David Lo Pan
11/29/22 8:14am
The shelter by me only has pit bulls, German shepherds and the occasional
BNcoug
11/29/22 7:44am
I swear like half the dogs I see out with their owners around town are pit bulls.
durandal
11/29/22 7:50am
yeesh. people seriously buy these dogs for that much? just crazy town.
fattycoug
11/29/22 7:44am
Taxidermists have families to feed too...oh wait...what?
Methusaleh22
11/29/22 7:58am
One issue with purebreds is that there IS a standard or conformation that breeders are working towards
krindorr
11/29/22 8:00am
The bulldog thing is another soapbox I could step on. Definitely an example of purpose gone awry.
Tokolosh
11/29/22 8:20am
aren't they good for people with allergies.
Mayor of Cougartown
11/29/22 8:05am
Generally yes (but not always guaranteed). There's steps you can take to maximize likelihood though
krindorr
11/29/22 8:09am
You are being nice for being anti-doodle.
Idacoug
11/29/22 8:08am
Mutts have the health issues their parents carry… it just isn’t as traceable.
Tokolosh
11/29/22 8:23am
Paid $2K for mine. HCBW needed a low allergy dog, and ours is it. Does not….
Jelly Man
11/29/22 8:15am
In not questioning your choice but I don't understand the "have to have a dog
Methusaleh22
11/29/22 8:18am
We don’t have to have a dog. But, I will tell you, that older couples who have
Jelly Man
11/29/22 10:28am
We've had three 'designer' dogs
Bumpus Hound
11/29/22 8:23am
As a kid, we got a cockapoo for free because it was a mutt. Crazy that people pay $.
Ragnar Danneskjold
11/29/22 8:34am
Having had many dogs, including many of the retriever breeds, the best dog I've
Parker Schnabel
11/29/22 11:18am
SIL has an ausiedoodle they paid big money for. Stupidest dog I've ever seen.
Orem58thBall
11/29/22 2:11pm
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