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Dog Breeds by Type
The American Kennel Club ( AKC ) is the premier authority on pure breed dogs in the United States, and has been the leading authority on dogs
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Dog Breeds
Purebreed Dog Mixed Breed Dog The wikiFido Breed Guide Needs YOU ! Once you've added your personal dog page, share
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wikiFido - Dog Breeds, Dog Pictures, Dog Rescue
DOG BREEDS The Dog Breed pages are where you can connect around your
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Designer Dogs
fire "hot topic" in the dog world, these dogs are the center of canine controversy. However, whether you call them "designer breeds" or not, these mixed
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Web Designers for Dog Lovers
Working Dog Web Design Specializing in web design for the dog breeder and animal related hobby/business. Beautiful custom designed dog graphics
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Mixed Breeds
companion Make a Page for Your Mixed Breed (It only takes a few minutes!) Make a page for your designer dog
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Designer Dog Controversy
of homes. Proponents of these designer crossbreeds argue that responsible breeding is key for any type of dog, and not isolated to intentional
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My Designer dog!!!
Breed: Bugg(Half Boston Terrier Half Pug) My dog's name: Kobi Hometown:Orting, Washington How we met: We met at my best friends
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Mixed Breeds Picture Galleries
Help us start picture collages of your favorite mixed dog breeds. Display the diversity of the mixes by starting a page for your mix and adding your
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Dog Glossary
For a comprehensive guide to dog breeds, visit Dog Breeds A-Z For a list of designer dog breeds defined, visit Designer Dogs
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Dog Factoids
) -- but do you know what breed he was? Find out! Surveys reveal that 32% of dog owners kiss their dogs. The same survey showed that 34% of dogs
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Dog Beds
Spot Classic Couture Beds Let your dog sleep and lounge in style in these designer inspired pet beds . Featuring fashionable stripe
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Choosing the Right Dog
Choosing the right dog is a very personal decision and there are many things to consider when selecting the best pup for you. The Breed Aside
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Breeds vs. Designer Dogs
I think that a lot of people don't understand the difference between a dog BREED and a Designer Dog.
Yes, it is true that all dog breeds had to start somewhere. Let's take the German Shepherd as an example. When the breed was started, it was with a specific goal in mind - create a strong, agile, working herding dog. There were already many types of herding dogs in Germany at the time, and the breed's father, Max von Stephanitz, picked the dogs that most embodied what he wanted in his breed, drew up a standard, and set goals for his breeding. Out of this came the German Shepherd as we know it now.
When a new breed is created, there are a couple of things that are essential: a clear goal for the breed, and a drawn up standard - the things people want for and in the breed. Breeders will breed for some characteristics, like specific colors, structure, and temperament.
The other important thing about breeds is that they are not breeds until they breed true. That means, you can say that you will continue to produce the traits you want in your dogs with each litter. In the German Shepherd this is now ensured by breeding dogs that conform to the breed standard, and titling breeding dog - titling shows how their looks and structure measures up in conformation, and how their temperament and working ability measures up on the trial field.
Most "designer dog" breeders don't actually want to create a breed that "breeds true", like it should. They simply take two purebred dogs, cross them, and sell the puppies under a "cute" name like Cockapoo or Maltipoo. Their breeding stock is not titled, so we don't know what health, structural, or genetic issues are found within. They have no goals for their dogs other than selling the puppies. Fact is, you have no guarantees with such a dog - health or temperament wise, because it's not possible to give one!
And therein lies the difference.
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Dog Sports
as Novice, Junior, Senior, Master, Elite, or Super Elite jumpers based on the distance they can clear from the dock. Any breed of dog is able
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Dog Collars & Leashes
, and costs $10.45 at Dog.com. Personalize your dog's collar with charm! Jenna Marie Designs "Charms that tag your
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Dog Grooming
products! Used by dog show handlers around the world, they are the finest in cosmetic grade ingredients designed to grow coat and create incredible
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Dog Product Review Links
Puppy – Every dog needs a sparkly collar and a designer sweater and this is the place to get them! Offers pencil drawings of all dog breeds and any
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Designer ? Breeds
Are we missing the point here?? Is this not about the love of a dog? Kudos to those who rescue dogs from shelters, but does this mean that anybody who has a purebreed is evil also? Isn't this really about responsible breeding? There are irresponsible breeders of purebreeds, mutts, designer dogs, cats, and children! But the categorical dissing of people who prefer a certain mix or breed is irrational... We all choose differently, but it's each individual's responsiblity to take care of your own dog...
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Sep 28 2006, 1:13 PM EDT by Anonymous
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designer breeds
i have to agree with all of the recent posts. i was sincerely hoping that this site could be a helpful rescurce. however after seeing what its about i've decided to remove myself. i dont have time to see posts about peoples so called "designer dogs". i watch them die in the local shelter every day. i was really hoping this site could be a place to help educate the public. many people dont realize the wonderful dogs available at their local shelters. 80% of whcih are put to sleep each year while people go online and look in newspapers to find the types of dogs and pay tons of money. it's rediculous. i recently took a call from someone who bought a "purebred" bichon with papers. However she couldn't even pronounce the breed name and didn't know if the breeder was licensed or not. Three month old puppy they had for 3 days. It pottied on the floor so they put it outside and decided to get rid of it. The woman was very upset because they paid $600 for it and here it went and ruined her carpet. Education people!! Stupid people should breed or buy!
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