To not understand the obsession with ‘doodle’ breeds

[CherryValley5]

Eg: labradoodles, cockapoos etc.

They are absolutely everywhere! Why are people actively seeking out and paying pedigree prices for dogs that are effectively mongrels? Behavioural problems are all too common, not to mention hereditary health issues due to poor and unethical breeding - I am a dog owner and the vast majority of doodles, ‘poo’ breeds etc that I meet are incredibly hyperactive, with owners who have no clue how to deal with them. Obviously there are exceptions, some are lovely but as a rule of thumb they’re dogs that I tend to cross the street to get mine away from.

The breeder who created the labradoodle calls it his ‘life’s regret’ - that speaks volumes in my opinion!

They are paying more for a cross breed than a pedigree with health testing.

Why post about it suddenly now OP? The prices were much higher during covid than now? I also thought these breeds had a peak in popularity a few years ago?

Yanbu

most owned by people who shout “he/she is friendly” as their dog proceeds to jump on and harass my on lead elderly dog who just wants a quiet walk

I wasn’t aware that my thoughts had an expiration date? Prices for all puppies were much higher during Covid, they took a dramatic drop last year. Breeders are struggling to get rid of proper pedigrees, even at very low prices due to cost of living, more people going back to full time in the office etc.

One ran and launched at DDog and I today on what should’ve been a lovely, peaceful coast walk - typical useless owner with a flexi lead and 0 control over his dog.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Yes, lockdown dogs, usually badly behaved as well

Not in our area .

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.

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.

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.

Ridiculous.

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

You do not own an actual breed though. MNers hate this fact but to be frank you own a glorified mongrel. Why not get one of the breeds that your dog is mixed with? If a labradoodle get a Labrador etc - a doodle or poo mix certainly is not the only dog who is going to tick your boxes.

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.