To not understand the obsession with ‘doodle’ breeds

I've never mentioned class.
I'm certainly not jealous in any way, shape or form of your poorly bred mutts.

But do carry on with the justifications, excuses and insults. It's giving me and my dog-loving friends a good laugh.

I've never mentioned class.
I'm certainly not jealous in any way, shape or form of your poorly bred mutts.

But do carry on with the justifications, excuses and insults. It's giving me and my dog-loving friends a good laugh.

Right, so a typical first time dog owner. I was walking my dog this morning when a young energetic boxer came hurling up to my dog, completely ignoring his owner. My dog was terrified as the boxer ignored all his go away I'm scared signs and continued to jump on top of him. The owner came up and eventually managed to catch the dog and I told him to keep the dog on the lead if he had no recall. They both slunk off and hopefully learn from it. I am an experienced dog owner who got a doodle breed for various good reasons. If you come across a dog being annoying, tick the owner off. Honestly they will soon learn what is acceptable.7

I think it's not the dogs per se but the person who is likely to get a doodle breed that's problematic; in my area they seem to be people who want a cute dog, often for the kids' amusement, but have no clue about training and handling them so they don't run up in the park and knock over people's stuff/stick their noses in your picnic food while the owner, who clearly hasn't taught them recall, shouts ineffectively and then chases them around, which of course they think is a game.

😂

Every comment you've made, somebody has challenged, then you disappear again as you have nothing else to offer.

People are happy with their dogs. It's not affecting you and why do you care how much they paid? I didn't pay any more for mine than pedigree puppies go for. My breeder put as much time and expense into her litter as a pedigree breeder would have, so I'm not sure why she deserves less money as her pups didn't come with a KC registration - for all that's worth (nothing).

This. If poos aren't for you don't get one, but don't pretend they are somehow more problematic than other dogs. They really aren't. The ones I know are manageable friendly family dogs, and are remarkably healthy and easy while having the energy to play with the kids or go for a long walk. Everyone is a first time dog owner at some point and it's better to have a smaller more manageable dog first time before launching straight into a large high energy dog as many do. All this talk of fake grass and velvet sofas is bonkers btw.

Most people don’t gaf about “lineage” or “pedigree”, maybe because it’s a bit odd…idk.
I’m very much a longdog person - so a different type of mongrel. Nobody is ever “why would you have THAT instead of a pedigree” about my dogs - everyone is used to longdogs and lurchers. Not everyone likes them (the ribs, the pointy face, the weight of the world on their bony shoulders) but they don’t mock the ownership of them either.
I’m surrounded by cockapoos where I live. They are all lovely, if a bit noisy sometimes. The naughtiest dogs in the street are a flat coated retriever and an Airedale terrier. The dogs I’ve know in the past few years who have dropped down dead under 5 years old are a Newfoundland, a Bernese mountain dog, a short haired German pointer, a frenchie, and a malamute. All “health tested”, from “reputable breeders” and KC registered. I know numerous goldens/labs and GSD with dodgy joints and a fairly young age. Poo crosses are v cute, if that’s your style, highly trainable, if a little energetic, mostly don’t shed, are fun, and you can tuck them under your arm and fit them in a small car. None of my dogs are very trainable, or very cute, or can be picked up or put in the back of a fiesta and my house and clothes are covered in hair, but I’m supposed to think the poo owners are the daft ones?

Which of my comments make no sense?

Actually, I have repeatedly said how much I care about the welfare of dogs. I'm not sure why you're trying to make out otherwise.

Ha, yes. Doodle owners and artificial grass do seem to go hand in hand 😁

Ha, yes. Doodle owners and artificial grass do seem to go hand in hand 😁

No. It would be something made by Steiff. Easy care like a garden with no plants.

So... Not a doodle, then 😂

A modern dog:

Not too sheddy.

Will be quiet in the house or apartment.

No barking.

Likes to drive in cars.

Moderate exercise needs.

Doesn't mind being alone for periods.

Good with kids, not nippy.

People breed dogs for the tasks and lifestyle they had. So maybe we should create breeds best suited for modern families?

🙄😂 we beg to differ then, imo, poodles are a strange looking dog. Everyone likes different breeds of dogs, that's OK 👍

A modern dog:

Not too sheddy.

Will be quiet in the house or apartment.

No barking.

Likes to drive in cars.

Moderate exercise needs.

Doesn't mind being alone for periods.

Good with kids, not nippy.

People breed dogs for the tasks and lifestyle they had. So maybe we should create breeds best suited for modern families?

And poodles don't look strange! Fully coated they look like a doodle. If anybody round here's strange, it most certainly isn't a poodle.