tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post8117506386748340321..comments2022-03-30T02:46:17.921-04:00Comments on Muttpuppies on Trial: The logic behind the poomuttpuppiesontrialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214631151798045885noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-72949835907399212792008-12-15T19:35:00.000-05:002008-12-15T19:35:00.000-05:00Well, everyone here knows those reasons are total ...Well, everyone here knows those reasons are total crap, but I still hold that they are the primarily intended outcome (or knowingly bogus selling point) that encourages people to make "poos" precisely for the reason that enough people interested in buying one of those puppies believe them. <BR/>I don't think breeding for a hair texture is a good enough reason and I still have my reservations about breeding for a low-shed dog. If the only people in the world breeding other popular but notoriously high-shed breeds to poodles to get just what it seems most people think poodle crosses are, were experts who eventually came up with a breed or two that could stand on its own as such, then I'd be inclined to feel differently. Admittedly, I still hold that Goldendoodles and Labradoodles are frigging cute as hell.<BR/>Then again, I think my ass-end higher than the front end, one ear foward, one ear straight out Canardly is cute as hell too. Which is exactly what I tell people when they ask, "What is she?" <BR/>"Canardly. Ya know... can 'ardly tell what the hell she is."<BR/>Or I say, she's an Arkansas Brown Dog, with a straight face. Hopefully they go home and look it up.water_bearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032301103681547230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-45163438588360690642008-12-15T17:38:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:38:00.000-05:00Ah yep - that's Mojo Zen. If you go to my blog (ht...Ah yep - that's Mojo Zen. If you go to my blog (http://happygohour.blogspot.com you can see another closeup pic on my header. I'm sure if he could actually understand english better than what he seems to he'd be wondering what a water buffalo was? And if it's made of water? Could he drink it? ;P<BR/><BR/>Poor dog. He somehow wound up with me as his snarky owner.megan colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687773650392677548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-27130453530095137652008-12-15T17:34:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:34:00.000-05:00LOL! That's fantastic! Hmm, I'll have to get even ...LOL! That's fantastic! Hmm, I'll have to get even wilder with my made-up breeds, see what kinds of nutty things people will believe...<BR/><BR/>Is that your Mongolian Poochie in your display pic? What a cutie, I'm diggin' the batdog ears. :)muttpuppiesontrialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214631151798045885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-43702777482162772292008-12-15T17:29:00.000-05:002008-12-15T17:29:00.000-05:00Hi... love the rant. I've had this same rant multi...Hi... love the rant. I've had this same rant multiple times. I personally have a dog that looks like a female pit bull got some lovin' from a dachshund. He's long, he's short, and he's stocky like a water buffalo. Fortunately for me, he's a lot cuter than a water buffalo and keeps my bed warm on cold nights. <BR/><BR/>When I first got him 4 years ago, I got so sick of being asked where I got my mini-pitbull I started to tell people that he was in FACT a representative of a super-rare breed. Yes, indeedy, my dog was a Mongolian Poochie Dog - straight for the steppes of Mongolia. <BR/><BR/>Oh and what does a MPD do? Why, they guard the camels by sleeping on their humphs and snorgling their noses when they get grumpy. All camels become calm again when a MPD snorgles their noses and stares deeply into their eyes with adoration. <BR/><BR/>Amazing thing is people would nod and ask if they could mate their pit bull bitch to my dog? When I'd point out the lack of toys that my dog had attached to his body - people would actually get offended. <BR/><BR/>I love rampant stupidity. It's fun to play with.megan colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687773650392677548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-17755533495378027042008-12-13T16:02:00.000-05:002008-12-13T16:02:00.000-05:00That was exactly why I wanted to lay into them. S...That was exactly why I wanted to lay into them. So-called rescue puppies and ones they bred are on the same page - "rescues."<BR/>ALL puppies and dogs go home after an "adoption fee."<BR/>Third, either they only rescue dogs and puppies that are conveniently mixed with breeds they also like to breed, or they're breeding their rescues, thus maybe justifying in their heads that you're not purchasing a backyard bred mutt, but "rescuing" a puppy. <BR/>When you start to dig past the Jesus stuff and the no contract example, etc., and read between the lines, it's really fishy. Also, on their site they ask for donations for all the things they need (which is everything), or just money so they can continue rescuing. Apparently ill-advised, poorly planned mixed breed fugly pups aren't paying the bills? Then either stop rescuing or stop breeding / buying dogs. Or... as I suspect, stop being a faux rescuer who breeds her rescues.<BR/>That's my opinion anyway.water_bearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032301103681547230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-23537349944749974612008-12-12T11:23:00.000-05:002008-12-12T11:23:00.000-05:00WB: That blew my mind for a minute. I was all set ...WB: That blew my mind for a minute. I was all set to lay into them... But then I realized a) most of their mutts are "rescued" puppies, and b) they ask the people who adopt their puppies to spay/neuter them. Hmmm. I'm on the fence about these guys... If you've got rescued puppies all over the place, why would you breed your own dogs??muttpuppiesontrialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214631151798045885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-42724654529174507982008-12-12T08:34:00.000-05:002008-12-12T08:34:00.000-05:00WBHoly CRAP??!!The puppies may have this or this o...WB<BR/>Holy CRAP??!!<BR/>The puppies may have this or this or this breed??<BR/>We just breed whatever the hell we can find?<BR/>Holy doodle.GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-59228876269623996962008-12-12T02:06:00.000-05:002008-12-12T02:06:00.000-05:00mot, I didn't even read the post yet (sorry), but ...mot, I didn't even read the post yet (sorry), but someone on fugly's blog pointed out a rescue / breeder making Chiweenies and Sibernees so I googled those names and found <A HREF="http://www.shadycreekdogs.com/rescues.html" REL="nofollow">this</A> gem. <BR/>Have fun wiping your brains off your monitor.water_bearerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032301103681547230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-71153869189588972802008-12-11T16:36:00.000-05:002008-12-11T16:36:00.000-05:00If you really want a low shedding dog with a breed...If you really want a low shedding dog with a breed history and funny name, why not just get one of FAO Schwartz's AKC stuffed puppies? :)aficathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733436098514802285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-75964465117622134192008-12-10T22:41:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:41:00.000-05:00Sigh. I've gone and confused the Irish Water spani...Sigh. I've gone and confused the Irish Water spaniel with the Portuguese Water dog. How on earth did that happen?<BR/><BR/>Don't shave your Irish spaniels' butts, people; the other spaniels will make fun of them something fierce.muttpuppiesontrialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241397590083186343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-54742624196219019172008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:002008-12-10T22:32:00.000-05:00Don't forget about the portuguese water dog for th...Don't forget about the portuguese water dog for those looking for a low-shedding, hypoallergenic dog.<BR/><BR/>I learned today that apparently the PWD is the only dog to have been declared hypoallergenic for realz, but I haven't confirmed this for myself (I haven't exactly looked too hard, though...), but I trust the person I heard it from -- she's usually pretty good with dog knowledge.thus-sunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541652659078126461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-5182076815920399152008-12-10T18:32:00.000-05:002008-12-10T18:32:00.000-05:00Yes, indeed; that's why I've mentioned I like Labr...Yes, indeed; that's why I've mentioned I like Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. They've got their niche in the dog world, for sure. Standard poodles can serve as "hypoallergenic" service dogs as well, but I'm not saying Lab and Goldendoodles should be tossed out in favour of the purebred. (I'm a purist, but a very <I>liberal</I> purist.)<BR/><BR/>And by "superficials", I meant the more exterior qualities. :)muttpuppiesontrialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241397590083186343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-73003304579185743102008-12-10T17:30:00.000-05:002008-12-10T17:30:00.000-05:00"There are also those who breed because they don't...<I>"There are also those who breed because they don't want the problems that come with purebreeds, therefore they breed for a) hybrid vigour, and b) to avoid inbreeding. But these topics come up a lot on MoT already and no doubt will again, so today let's just have a look at the superficials."</I><BR/><BR/>That's fine, although I'd have to add that breeding low allergy dogs is not necessarily "superficial".<BR/><BR/>I know a few people with allergies to most dog breeds who now have a Labradoodle Guide Dog. These dogs were first bred in the late 1980s, and they are often used as Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs. <BR/><BR/>There are now thousands of people around the world with visual and other disabilities who would not have the mobility, dignity, and quality of life that they now enjoy without their Labradoodle guide dog.Linnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847491613494373718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-27678547378426926292008-12-10T17:17:00.000-05:002008-12-10T17:17:00.000-05:00So, that would be a bichiPoo.Chane the spelling, a...So, that would be a bichiPoo.<BR/>Chane the spelling, and you lose political correctness:)<BR/>LOL!<BR/>Great post.<BR/>I love my breed.<BR/>"Is that a mutt?"<BR/>Yup. A "pure-ly bred" mutt.<BR/>A PureMutt.<BR/>Not much can be done with that:(<BR/>I always thought Rusty was a cattle-dog/kelpie cross. <BR/>A CatKelp.<BR/>Or a sheltie/heeler cross. <BR/>A sheelter!<BR/><BR/>My neighbour's dog. JackRussell/Yorkie.<BR/>Jorkie:)<BR/><BR/>The ChiPoo is hilarious. AaaahChi-Poo! Gesundheit!<BR/>Very funny stuff, MoT!<BR/>Thanks:)GoLightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18283690734019490983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788828372503525295.post-45349275853285557582008-12-10T16:07:00.000-05:002008-12-10T16:07:00.000-05:00I'm such a cheater. The dog pictured is a Bichon-p...I'm such a cheater. The dog pictured is a Bichon-poo.muttpuppiesontrialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241397590083186343noreply@blogger.com