To not understand the obsession with ‘doodle’ breeds

I have a poodle mix.

Clearly I don't think he's a certain breed, and nor does it offend me when people say he's a mixed breed - because that's what he is.

He's also clearly some kind of magical unicorn of the poodle mix world, as both of his parents were health tested.

I can see why people worry about the breeding of dogs, but think it's quite lazy to zone in on the poodle mix - especially when there are actual 'breeds' out there that are bred to be disgustingly unhealthy. My poodle mix is going to be living a much better life than a dog that struggles to breathe at the best of times.

My position is basically no one who has one would have got a working cocker. Because they would be "too much" for a non working home.

Guess what you did. Just looks different.

In the right hands - as with working cockers, they can be nice dogs. But they are generally owned as a first dog by people who think their temperament and training needs will match their butter wouldn't melt looks.

It's two working breeds. In novice hands they are a challenge. Hence so many neurotic, badly managed and hence badly behaved ones.

Any breed that is popular is bred by people out to make money from novice owners who go for a look, follow a trend rather than breed characteristics.

To deny that is deeply disingenuous.

It's kind of obvious why their dog is nuts. Any dog they would have it would be crazy.

They should have got a cat and a cat flap instead. Cat could have gone visiting other people while they are at work.

They're the equivalent of grey interiors.

The problem with them is that there are no rules .Horrible people can breed these poor dogs non stop from a younger age to an older age .The kennel club definitely hasn't done certain breeds any favours but does prevent this.
I've seen some absolutely fantastic ones and some that are sadly just mental .

I have a cockerpoo he is nearly 8 and the best dog - affectionate, happy, amazing temperament and very dog clever - everyone in our village loves him - he is just a total sweetie! Oddly enough while walking in the forest today I was thinking how well behaved he was compared to some of the dogs we met! So what if he is a mongrel I don’t care and I don’t love him any less. As for why I got him - I saw one and thought to myself that’s the happiest looking dog I have ever seen! I feel I’m so lucky to have him. PP who are obviously offended by this type of dog please take an eye roll from me!

😂 You couldn’t get less of a back yard breeder if you tried- Kennel club registered parents with an extensive list of health checks, lovely place of birth ( was worried she’d think she was slumming it at our house)with superb socialisation producing the end result of a very happy, friendly and healthy dog.

We have a miniature poodle. We cut her the same all over, so she looks like a normal dog. Everyone thinks she’s a cockapoo or a cavapoo. Instead we have a properly bred dog, who doesn’t have any health or behaviour issues. Poodles don’t shed, they are loving, obedient, very intelligent, easy to train and calm.

Because they look like teddy bears! I would love any doodle dog but sadly live in a flat!

Aka mongrels

How did pure bred dogs come about?

YABU. Most “poo” breeds have no worse or better health or behaviour than any pedigree breeds. It’s mostly dependent on the owner and whether they find a good puppy trainer in the first place. And all pedigree breeds were mixed breeds way, way back - whos to say some of the “poo’s” won’t count as a separate (possibly renamed) pedigree breed in the future?

I’ve had mixed breeds - mostly “poo’s” as well as pedigree gun dogs breeds and terriers over the years (mainly rehomes). Health was no different, it’s a bit pot luck and while training the gun dog breeds was generally easier (as expected) the “poo’s” weren’t any more difficult than the stubborn terriers!

Then she's a back yard breeder. No lineage to trace back for many many generations to track full health of all the dogs and removal of any that don't meet high standards from the breeding line.
I bet they make a fortune too. Most BYBs make huge amounts from absolute idiots over paying for a dog with unknown history and health.

Ours does.

And yes yes yo the no shedding, non smell. Added bonus to her gorgeousness .

Also, she doesn't really smell at all compared to other dogs. It's weird. I have friends with much shorter hair dogs that stink but even when her fur is quite long she only seems to smell when wet.

Ours was a very reputable breeder and I’d rather have a mixed breed so you can take umbrage all you like. Don’t care. 🤷‍♀️

My favourite dog on earth is my friends cockapoo. She so sweet and loving. Excellent recall. Doesn't pay attention to other dogs. Dream dog really. About as clever as a box of hair though 😂

Couldn’t hive a shit if she is a mongrel
or a breed. Why would we? She’s gorgeous, a joy and part of the family. Don’t want a show cocker or a poodle , we wanted and adore our cockapoo who is perfect.