What do you think about designer breeds?

[katy]

Why can't we put restrictions on intentional breeding of dogs like labradoodles and puggles and cockapoos? Breeders are good for keeping breeds strong and intact, but why would you intentionally breed mutts when there are millions of mutts dying in shelters every year? Even if they do make good pets, who is to say that the dog in the shelter is any worse? It really sickens me that people will breed mutts to make money all the while fully knowing that there are mutts right now who are alive and need homes so desperately. Does anyone else wish there were more legal restrictions on breeding mutts (and maybe intentional breeding in general)? It breaks my heart that so many great pets die homeless and alone, and designer breeders ensure that they will continue to do so.

 

[Venice Girl]

I think it's people giving fancy names to, let's face it, mutts, and then getting away with charging good money for them. I love dogs and it doesn't matter that they're not purebreds and mixes and mutts, but people are taking advantage of a bunch of suckers who think that, because this dog has a fancy name, the breeder can get away with charging a bunch of money for it. I totally agree that there should be stricter laws on the keeping and breeding of pets, but it will never happen. For Pete's sake! Bush can't even pass a bill that give healthcare to our underprivileged children, why the heck would he even think twice about a bill that gives healthcare rights to pets!?