Are you mad at the Dogs or The Breeders?

It has appeared to me that many on this forum on posts concerning designer mutts some people feel we are against the mixed dogs other people feel they are against the breeder. So when people create mixed breed dogs who do we disapprove of the dogs or the breeders mating the dogs? I personallly feel that the breeders are to blame and not the poor dogs being bred. Lets hear it!

There has been so many forums reguarding mixed breeds.. SHould there be shouldn't there be....So many comments about resuce shelters and that instead of a mix breed save a rescue shelter dog or puppy.....But the the fact is the People everyone should be upset with are the people that buy any dog purebred or mixed....That any pet is a HUGE responsibility. People get these pets for "their Kids" "Because my kids are all gone" or just "Because they are cute".... It is amazing that they forget that a pet is always dependent on it owner for food water attention etc. The biggest reason they end up in shelters is these people do not want the responsibility of a pet. They had no clue that a pet was so much work!!!!! There is no fix for this problem. It is very sad.

It is not the fault of the dogs, it is the fault of the person who bred them.

I have said a lot on this subject in the past and I am upset at the entire situation and the breeders, not at all the dogs. They have no control of themselves being born. They can't go get themselves spayed/neutered. I am also mad at the people that buy them. They say it's because that so called "breed" is the best they've ever had and some even make excuses saying they have had one before and want one just like their other. It's all bull. I don't even listen to any of it anymore. They're all irresponsible. It is not the dogs fault whatsoever. Poor things are being brought into this world day by day by day and can't control it so why in the world would it be their fault?

It is not at all the dogs fault, it is most definetly the breeders fault. I agree with Kristen, when she says that not all BYB are bad and puppymills are a big no no. Some BYB's may not do everything to the T but I believe that they eventually will build themselves up to higher standards once their breeding program grows. Mixing 2 different breeds on purpose is not a good thing in my opinion. As for the people buying a mixed breed on purpose is sometimes disturbing especially when the people want to buy because they think it's better than the two dogs that were originally crossed or that celebs buy them so I'll buy one too. In the instance that someone is purchasing a mixed breed or designer mutt they should be buying to have a great companion for themselves or their family. Mix-bred dogs should either be free or equal pay of adoption price from the shelter or a rescue. Not huge amounts of money.

Personally, I'm mad at the puppymillers and backyard breeders who purposely cross the dogs to begin with. After all, it's NOT the dogs who were born who were at fault nor asked to be born to begin with to be sold solely for profit.

So it is agreed that we all feel equally bad for the dogs, and blame these mixes on the breeders ignorance or want to make money.

Accidents DO happen. I'm not talking so much about breeders, but people who get a dog then don't realize she is in heat and shes in the yard and the next thing you know you have a rott/shepard mix or whatever. All of the cockapoos, yorkipoos, labradoodles, etc. are NO accidents they are bred on purpose. Any breeder of registered dogs should keep the female in heat away from any male not to be bred with, that I agree with. When my females are in heat they come in the house and when I put them with the male I stay with them until they are finished then she comes back in the house until the next time and she stays in the house until she is out of heat. Like I posted previously I would NEVER mix any of my dogs.

How could you possibly blame the dog? The breeders are the ones who are responsible for mixing the two or more breeds to make a buck. Although accidents do happen, it is up to the owner to have their pet spayed/neutered or keep them safe while in heat. Mix breeds can make wonderful pets but I would never pay $1000's for an intentional mix breed.

Well I agree with u there, its the breeders fault. Dogs are unable to specifically choose who they breed with, its just in their nature. Its one thing to have ur dog sneak out and have an unexpected litter (which can be avoided by spaying the the first place) but another thing to purposely crossbreed to create some sort of "fad". Alot of them, yes, are ADORABLE. But it should not happen.