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!

Indeed and there are now some on this thread wanting to get rid of breeds they don't like because these dogs no longer have a purpose. Apparently we now need to create new dogs for the modern lifestyle, whatever that is exactly...😆

You could probably make an argument that many working type dogs are not used for original purpose any more, and their working instincts are a liability in a pet.

Even when you still have some jobs for dogs there are whole breeds that once may have done that job, but now don't.

Poodles are a good example, you don't see many working poodles, and you'd be hard pressed to find any bred with that in mind.

In some cases, you could argue that the pet lines and working lines are completely different breeds, since the pet types have lost the instincts that defined the breed - even if they still look similar.

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?

Well, I don't have (or want) a modern lifestyle or need a designer dog to suit said lifestyle so at this point I'll call it a day.

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

Why not.

Yes... such a strange looking dog....

So... Not a doodle, then 😂

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

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

9 pups in my dog's litter. None of us owners have artificial grass, actually, one is a farmer. HTH.

Why are you so bitter? Plus, your arguments are shit. You seem to just want to jump on the thread and be snide. Why the jealousy? 😂

Jealousy? Of people who pay thousands for a mutt? OK 😂

My mistake - you just come onto a thread with arguments that make no sense, to repeatedly be bitchy about something you allegedly care nothing about. Sure 😉

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.

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).

And banging on about artificial grass etc... you've lost any argument you had about poor breeding of 'designer' dogs as you're just showing yourself to be the judgemental bigot that you obviously are.

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.

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.

😂

Well, I don't need to prove my point at least... you're doing it for me 😂

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 don't disagree with any of this and I'm not saying only doodles can behave badly Just that in my area/experience, it is doodle breeds who are most likely to be badly trained/behaved. Which of course is their owners' fault; that was precisely my point.

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.