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[Drythe]

                  Bertie

Bertie is a Puggle   Pug x Beagle 

His owner was in hospice, her Brother was supposed to care for Bertie.  Brother’s idea of care was to let him roam the yard & street around his owner’s home, all through the winter, living on neighbor handouts.  DH and I heard about him in a last ditch push before neighbors took him to the shelter. 

Bertie has lived with us for 2 years, he is a delight, funny, loving, happy, very sociable, and a huge snuggle.  He was 8 when he joined our family.

I know the issues around over breeding, homeless, hopeless, dogs, and puppy mills.  (Cats too)

But I can’t be sad Bertie is here, he will be 11 soon, and I treasure every moment.

So much heartbreak around over population of cats and dogs.

[NickNack]

@Drythe   Bertie has the sweetest expression.  I've read a lot of good things about a Puggle's disposition.  He is so lucky to be living with you and your family.  I'm so sad he had to live outside in the past.  It's wonderful that you rescued him. ❤️

[CrazyDaisy]

My thoughts.....it is all for money.  They think they can make a quick buck and have no reguard for the respective breeds.  These "breeders" do not look for quality dogs to breed.  They have no idea what to expect from the offspring as far as looks or temperment.  Second generation is even more of a ****** shoot what you will get. 

[CrazyDaisy]

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@geezerette wrote:

A lot of breeds that are considered "classics" now were once crossbred from other breeds themselves.

To me it's not the mere breeding of different breeds, it's whether or not it's being done responsibly.  

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That crossbreeding was done over countless generations,  carefully done with quality dogs and aimed at specific results.  These breeding programs were well thought out and those that did not meet the qualities desired were not sold for thousands of dollars as designer dogs.  

[goldensrbest]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Thay aren't my cup of tea.  Another name for them is "mutt".  If one wants a mixed breed dog, go to the pound and adopt one instead of paying a backyard breeder umpteem dollars. 

I love the beauty and predictability of a pure-bred dog but I've had my share of wonderful mixed breed rescues.  In fact, my Misty is just about the perfect dog.

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So sweet.

[Kalli]

My friend has a golden doodle and that dog is such a sweet dog!  I wouldn't pay the prices I see online but if someone wants one, I guess that's their choice to make.

I had a wonderful sheltie for 17 years. She was a wonderful, loyal, loving dog.  Very obedient and a dream to train.  Never needed a leash, would just walk alongside me. I got her from a backyard breeder because the waiting list was years long for one from a show breeder and because I wanted a female, the show breeders always questioned me and suspected I wanted a female so I could breed her which I didn't. This dog was healthy to the end when she started having seizures and I had to put her down.

My second sheltie is very different from my first.  Basically she's everything the other dog wasn't.  Has been difficult to housebreak, is for lack of a better term, neurotic.  All she wants to do is chase cars.  Seriously, she's obsessed with anything that has a motor and flips out when husband mows our lawn, or if a delivery truck comes or if hub leaves in his truck.  She's had a host of physical problems. I could list them but suffice it to say her file at the vet is very thick.  I got her from a show breeder. Her safe place is her crate.  If I ever took it away from her she'd probably have a nervous breakdown.  Not joking here.

[Glittergal]

I don't like breeding any dogs.  I am pro rescue.