I'm so glad I missed that episode of "Dogs 101!" I know two puggle owners and one rescued an adorable dog who was a total terror (and still is on occasion) the other bought a cute pup who grew up to be down right! Both are very much against intentionally breeding mixes now. Animal Planet's shows on purebreds are often innaccurate and feature unethical, high volume breeders. I can't stand that vet either. She's an idiot, who obviously has no problem speaking out on things she has no clue about. Anyone watch her on groomer has it? (I believe she specializes in cats anyway, so I can't understand why she's on television telling Lisa Leady of all people how to groom dogs.) Then there was "In the Dog House" which featured an abusive trainer. I'm pretty sick of AP in general. I've watched a few episodes of "Pitbulls and Parolees" and really like it, though. I think it's a very real show and nothing is sugar coated.
I would not buy from someone who breed mixes period! It's a matter of ethics for me. To say you are trying to better the breed and adhere to the standard, while producing "labradoodles" is the utmost in hypocrisy. I've yet to hear one legitimate reason for producing these mixes anyway. Anything they can do, a poodle can do better. Just b/c some people are unwilling to take a closer look at poodles and see their versatility, is no excuse for throwing Lab into the mix. Besides, many of the dogs are mostly Poodle anyway, the only difference is the haircut. We all know the real reason people breed mixes ($$$$).
I would not buy from someone who breed mixes period! It's a matter of ethics for me. To say you are trying to better the breed and adhere to the standard, while producing "labradoodles" is the utmost in hypocrisy. I've yet to hear one legitimate reason for producing these mixes anyway. Anything they can do, a poodle can do better. Just b/c some people are unwilling to take a closer look at poodles and see their versatility, is no excuse for throwing Lab into the mix. Besides, many of the dogs are mostly Poodle anyway, the only difference is the haircut. We all know the real reason people breed mixes ($$$$).
