To not understand the obsession with ‘doodle’ breeds

I agree. Cockatoos are easy to train 😂

Reputable breeders don't breed mongrels. I have nothing against mixed breed dogs; my DD has a lovely one however he is not a designer breed and that is, like the OP, what I take umbrage to. There are exceptions however when their owners treat them like a dog and not the latest fashion.

Well I have a cockapoo and adore him. But I do agree with some of what you say. He is sadly paying the price for being the results of so called hobby breeding. He has hereditary glaucoma. Not suggesting the breeders deliberately breed knowing there were problems as my cockapoo was 6 when his glaucoma became apparent, so they probably found out after they’d brought 30 plus puppies into the world. My son recently purchased a pedigree dog, and whilst I don’t agree with some pedigree breeding either, the difference was massive. This woman had 30yrs of breeding experience. She was breeding largely for the love of it, and the pride of producing award winning puppies. She provided endless support after purchase, and continues to do so 1yr on. My so called breeder never replied to any messages after I took him home.

So anyone wanting any dog, ensure health tests are done, especially if you’re paying high prices. The breeders are making enough to pay for the tests, no excuses. Don’t make the same mistake I made by assuming as they are a cross breed (not a mongrel) that they don’t do health tests as they can still do them obviously on both pedigree parents. I decided last minute to get a cockapoo instead of a pedigree breed so didn’t do my research. I adore my cockapoo though, and will obviously love and care for him his whole life.

As OP mentioned they can have behaviour issues, namely resource guarding, but most of them are pretty friendly dogs. But don’t assume they don’t come with some issues as that can definitely be a problem (isn’t with mine but I’ve always swapped anything he stole as a puppy with a small piece of treat and made no fuss). They also cost a lot in grooming, time too. Mine needs to be groomed every 7wks and even then I’m usually cutting matts out, especially when the weather is wet and muddy. Mine isn’t hyperactive, but many can be. They have become very popular, largely due to their cute teddy bear look. But do your research people.

I have a friend that has a cockerpoo, another that has an Australian labradoodle and another that has a ‘double doodle’ whatever the fuck that is. All of them are gorgeous dogs and cost at least £1k more than my KC registered pedigree dog! 🥴

We got a cocker spaniel sitting 2020 - totally planned and enabled by dh wfh. Chose the breed after researching and he’s perfect for our family. Neighbour got a cockerpoo the same time and told me we’d made an error and would have been better off with a cockerpoo… 4 years later his dog barks continually when they leave him (every day for work) and ours is totally chilled around the house and only goes bonkers in walks but has great recall.

There is no such thing as a reputable doodle breeder. Breeding them automatically makes you a BYB in my opinion. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog either. They may or may not shed depending on which breed they take after more.

My labradoodle is doing just fine, thank you. No health issues, clean bill of health from the vet & generally well behaved. Great family pet.

Ridiculous.

My perception is that people believe a pedigree of any sort is likely to have health issues so a cross will have better health and temperament.

Cockatoos are really easy to train due to both parents being high on the intelligence list. Our girl is so clever, she’s a joy to be around and the perfect size .She was our first dog and sooo easy to train.

They should be used as an example of what happens when you do not breed for temperament. I've only met one that is sane. Every other I've encountered has been absolutely unbearable, borderline untrainable. Sure they can learn commands but the dog is still excitable, less predictable than other breeds, more likely to barrel out of the front door etc.

Cannot stand them. Owned by people who think of themselves as middle class but are just clueless Muppets who's wallets are easily opened.

Not in our area .

Yes, lockdown dogs, usually badly behaved as well

Aww I love cockapoos but I have only ever come across well behaved ones but I just love all dogs in general.

I have read a few articles about pure bred vs. mixed breed though and the health issues you mention appear to be a myth (just from what I have read up on) not sure about behavioural issues but the mixed breeds I have come across have all been lovely, sweet dogs.

Equally, I have come across wonderful pure bred dogs too but I don't think they hold are higher ranking than a mixed breed, they just happen to have a certificate to their name/breed.

They're hypoallergenic, whatever that means. Agreed they're everywhere. I do wonder what happened to all the frenchies who were equally popular.

Because they’re gorgeous, lovely, intelligent and affectionate dogs and most other breeds aren’t for us .

Ours was from a reputable breeder and I don’t recognise any of those issues. Tip top health, no hyperactivity . She gets a med field walk, a run and a town walk every day with much longer wood, moor or beach walks at the weekend alongside a garden to play in and somebody in all day. Personally I wouldn’t want to give any dog any less.

More dog snobbery 🙄. I swear you must all be pedigree breeders!

I have a 'poo'! (Just over 6 years old). She has the loveliest, sweetest temperament and is very healthy. Bonus: she doesn't shed (already had 2 cats so can't do any more pet hair).

I didn't fancy any of the pedigrees (maybe a toy poodle but they were more expensive and harder to find) and my Gran had several pedigree dogs (5 in all) all of whom had health issues.

I'm grateful for my lovely dog and all 5 of us enjoy her every day (not so much the cats; they ignore her). But you're alright, we won't feed the poo/ doodle factory... Dh and I often say we won't ever get another dog because she's just so lovely she's irreplaceable.

Everyone loves them because of their ‘teddy bear’ looks but generally they are very needy and hate being left alone, also rather manic

The dogs aren't the issue; it's their useless (I hate to say, predominantly female) owners.

My friend has one, and if my SBT behaved the way her cockapoo does, I'd have everyone banging on about how he is a dangerous dog and out of control. The dog is honestly nuts, and barks, bites, the lot. The only dog on the school run that also jumps all over everyone, children included and gets away with it.

Why are people actively seeking out and paying pedigree prices for dogs that are effectively mongrels?

Because there’s one born every minute, still at least they’re not French Bulldogs.

I think they like them because they don’t moult (or aren’t supposed to moult a lot)

My sister has a cockerpoo and chose the puppy from a reputable breeder. It doesn't have any of those problems and is well behaved with no health issues.