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A Word About “Designer Dogs”

October 10, 2018 By k9admin

Article by Joan Harrigan, RobinSong Standard Poodles

Here’s a topic that’s bound to spark controversy-the “hybrids” or “designer dogs.” Many combine a Poodle (for its non-shedding coat) with another breed.  Think of a cross-no matter how unlikely-“Newfypoo, anyone?”-someone has  tried  it.  Before  we  go further­ the term “hybrid” is not appropriate for a mixed breed dog. A hybrid refers to breeding across species, such as a male donkey bred to a female horse to produce a mule. And, with the possible exception of the Australian Labradoodle (distinct from the “labradoodle”), which does have a breed standard, these designer dogs are not breeds. They are mixed breed dogs or mongrels. And, neither the AKC nor the UKC recognizes the poodle crosses as breeds … READ FULL ARTICLE

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