Seems like a worthy thing to discuss---I am a veterinarian and see a wide variety of dogs that are purposely bred "mutts"-- breeds of 2 purebreeds that are put together in a specific combination to satisfy some human's needs. Kind of a goofy way to make money, but it obviously works--there are a lot of people that will spend a lot of money to buy a puggle, cock-a-poo, dorky, labradoodle, or some other breed that's fun to pronounce. More power to them in the capitolistic society we live in, but I think it's rather silly. It's also rather tough on all the animals left in the shelters, who are also often unusual mixes, some more home-friendly than others. As a vet, I get infuriated by the people who breed just to make money (sounds kinda like slavery dealings to me) but canat least respect those breeders who breed responsibly to preserve a breed according to AKC standards. I personally have a healthy mish-mash of not-quite breeds: a "pug" who is 12 years old and really is too tall and has too long a nose to be a real pug- I figure he's actually the original "puggle"; a lab-spaniel mix that I like to call a Colorado Golden (she's 35-40lbs and loves to swim); and a boxer mix who bares a strong resemblance to a small mastiff. Anyhow, "designer breeds are goofy and a quick way to make money.. Just goto a local shelter and make your own fun designer breed name out of some wonderful mutt that you adopt!

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