When is a pedigree dog not a Pedigree

[loz]

My Grandparents always had pedigree dogs Spaniels, Labradors, Retrievers, to name a few, our last dog was a Springer Spaniel, I had to take her when she was only 6 weeks old as her mother was ill and could not cope with the litter, our dear Peggy died when she was 13years old, we were totally heart broken by her death and vowed not to have another dog, now 10years on seriously considering another.

The Blue cross near to us has a few lovely little dogs, I am going to wait a few more months harden my heart before I pay them a visit, yet it could all change should one turn up on our doorstep (that is not an invite).

Back to topic,  a mixed breed dog is and always has been a mongrel NOT a pedigree,  so why are they now demanding so much money?

[Chinook]

When its a Chum!

[Firo]

My son bought a Labradoodle last Xmas and he is a fantasic dog. He was chosen for the qualities that the breed has shown.
The Labradoodle was originally created in Australia for someone who needed a guide dog but they were allergic to dog hair. They are world famous as a breed that is suitable for people with allergies to dogs hair. The Cockerpoo was created for a smaller version with the same qualities.
We have ourself a standard Schnauzer which is the true breed. Standard schnauzers are mixed with giant poodles to create Giant Scnauzers and minature schnauzers are a mix of standard with minature poodles.Both are pedigree breeds but both originally did not exist.
So where does a Pedigree start and end. I think the answer is with commited breeders.
If you want a dog where you will generally know what their temperment, size etc will be, you'll probably choose a pedigree. If you don't mind then go for a rescue dog. We have both and love them equally but they are two completely different entities...the known and the unknown.
Fi

[kanga]

we have a staffordshire bull terrier and a sh-tzu cross ,he is a little bullsh-t  

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

Even worse, I was shocked to see something like "Seven adorable grey/white kittens, £35 each"!!!!

That's cheap there is an advert in the Press & Journal today. Two male ginger kittens...  take the two for £80 or £50 for one!!!

[ovaciksarah]

If you want a kitten go to cat rescues, those need homes, as long as you pass their tests to make sure you,re suitable, same as dogs, don,t encourage puppy farms, go to rescues, even the pedigree rescues, you save a life.  I,ve done both and don,t regret it