RE: Great Dane Poodle Mix (Designer Dog Debate)
To the original poster, the references you put out show what was done for one specific reason, to supply a service dog to a disabled person who had special requirements in the home. I'm glad it worked for that person. I personally could be persuaded that, in that instance, it made sense to do that crossbreeding. That being said, to me, if you want a dane, get a dane, if you want a poodle, get a poodle. If you want a cute mixed puppy, get one. There are plenty that need homes. To me, getting a purebred is a way of at least trying to make an informed decision as to what characteristics and temperment I can reasonably expect my dog to have when grown and what health issues to be aware of, not withstanding poorly bred purebred animals. With mixes, it's potluck which characteristics you get from which breed, you may get what you think you want, you may not. The problem as I see it is that, in general, someone with a good example of a certain breed (health, temperment, type, etc) is very unlikely to use that animal to create a mix, instead it would be used to further the lines of that breed. That then leads to only the substandard examples would be used for this mixed breeding which could result in unwanted problems. Let's face it, most puppies are cute, but I always try to remember that it's the dog I want and will spend the most time with.
To the original poster, the references you put out show what was done for one specific reason, to supply a service dog to a disabled person who had special requirements in the home. I'm glad it worked for that person. I personally could be persuaded that, in that instance, it made sense to do that crossbreeding. That being said, to me, if you want a dane, get a dane, if you want a poodle, get a poodle. If you want a cute mixed puppy, get one. There are plenty that need homes. To me, getting a purebred is a way of at least trying to make an informed decision as to what characteristics and temperment I can reasonably expect my dog to have when grown and what health issues to be aware of, not withstanding poorly bred purebred animals. With mixes, it's potluck which characteristics you get from which breed, you may get what you think you want, you may not. The problem as I see it is that, in general, someone with a good example of a certain breed (health, temperment, type, etc) is very unlikely to use that animal to create a mix, instead it would be used to further the lines of that breed. That then leads to only the substandard examples would be used for this mixed breeding which could result in unwanted problems. Let's face it, most puppies are cute, but I always try to remember that it's the dog I want and will spend the most time with.
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