"Poshies" Seriously?!

[Greenepony]

I had forgotten about the DHH X Saddlebred crosses. That has gotten popular with a certain crowd over the last few years. The amish have really picked up on that as well. Another being done, though I think a little less popular is the Arab X DHH cross.
As popular as it is, I'm not a big warmblood fan, in the original sense of it Everyone wants a big imported european horse when I think there are plenty of horses from the US who already could make exceptional sport horses. For dressage as an example, many of the Saddlebreds built to be gaited horses would make wonderful dressage horses, and as many who've been in both worlds have commented, the Saddlebreds naturally tend to give a lot of the things that so many at the higher levels desire and have to work hard to get from the imports.

I'm not a warmblood fan either, but he's my trainer's FEI prospect so I'm not going to turn that opportunity down and his movement is just amazing. I come from a hunter background - we had a Amish cast-off SB that was a perfect little field hunter (not in the ring, he was a giraffe over knockable fences but great with the hounds) though we were an almost exclusively OTTB barn pulled from New Holland.

 

[Calliesmom]

Of course I had to look them up. I agree with what everyone has said, but they sure are cute! We came so close to getting an Auggie (mini Australian Shepherd/Corgi) before we found Sammy. Phew! To think we might be living without that little Stinker Winker!

I do get a kick out of the 2-dog mixes that just "happen", like my friend's Lab/Dachshund mix. She is the funniest-looking but sweetest dog in the world. Picture a Lab body squeezed into giant sausage length, set on little stubby weiner dog legs, with floppy Lab ears and a pointed nose, the whole thing being propelled by a giant wagging Lab tail.

Janet

my Danny was a basset/cocker mix: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30423587@N04/3388891504/

 

[Mitchy]

I sure do agree that they shouldn't be promoted. And the pricing....omg!

As far as the accidental breedings....my parents rescued a cocker spaniel female who was in a shelter in Salt Lake City. She was the mom to two of their cockers that they do agility with...the breeder rehomed (but didn't spay....whole other story) and the person who took her initially failed to tell anyone that she got out while in heat. Well 7 weeks later.....puppies (3, one was stillborn)

After 3 different DNA tests....of course 50% cocker spaniel and....... 50% Alaskan malamute! They ended up keeping them as they love them - here are Banjo and Mandolin:

 

[celloyogi]

I sure do agree that they shouldn't be promoted. And the pricing....omg!

As far as the accidental breedings....my parents rescued a cocker spaniel female who was in a shelter in Salt Lake City. She was the mom to two of their cockers that they do agility with...the breeder rehomed (but didn't spay....whole other story) and the person who took her initially failed to tell anyone that she got out while in heat. Well 7 weeks later.....puppies (3, one was stillborn)

After 3 different DNA tests....of course 50% cocker spaniel and....... 50% Alaskan malamute! They ended up keeping them as they love them - here are Banjo and Mandolin:

Wow! How big are they?

 

[Mitchy]

They just turned 2 years old yesterday....at a vet appt about a month ago they were:
Banjo (Black and Tan Male) - 35 pounds, 18 inches at the shoulders
Mandolin (Chocolate and Tan Female) - 27 pounds, 16.5 inches at the shoulders

 

[BarbV]

I'm so sick about designer dogs. If I see another golden doodle come into my store, I think I will throw up. These dogs are all over the map in size, coat and temperment.

If I though for a moment that these were serious breeders! trying to create a new breed in controlled circumstances, then ok. But we know that's not true.

 

[Mignarda]

After 3 different DNA tests....of course 50% cocker spaniel and....... 50% Alaskan malamute! They ended up keeping them as they love them - here are Banjo and Mandolin:

At least on the surface there's something about those dogs I like. It would be interesting to see what kind of qualities they demonstrate; their general health and intelligence. Cross-breeding may give you the best traits of the mutt dog without a lot of the uncertainties. That's what you really want in a companion dog.

 

[Mitchy]

At least on the surface there's something about those dogs I like. It would be interesting to see what kind of qualities they demonstrate; their general health and intelligence. Cross-breeding may give you the best traits of the mutt dog without a lot of the uncertainties. That's what you really want in a companion dog.

For a very unexpected addition for my parents as no one knew that Kameika (the momma) was pregnant when they rescued her, they are amazing dogs. My parents were waiting for her to gain some weight and recover from straying when they first got her prior to spaying her and well....all the sudden puppies. They only found out 1 week prior to the due date. The lady that initially adopted her from the breeder finally disclosed that she got loose when she was in heat.

Great coat that is very low maintenance (much less than their pure cockers and far less shedding than a malamute - I had a malamute that passed away about 1.5 years ago to compare to). Both are doing agility, and are doing amazing. Banjo is much more confident, and independent, I can see that malamute trait in him. Mandolin is much more like the cockers, and a bit of a mamas girl. They both have a good work ethic and are incredibly affectionate. But saying that they were very well socialized and trained from day 1....so that does help.

Both have been healthy so far....but like I said only 2 years yesterday.

 

[Jaynie]

I'm so sick about designer dogs. If I see another golden doodle come into my store, I think I will throw up. These dogs are all over the map in size, coat and temperment.

If I though for a moment that these were serious breeders! trying to create a new breed in controlled circumstances, then ok. But we know that's not true.

AMEN!

It's really astonishing to me why people would pay thousands of dollars for a mutt! And don't get me started on "miniature" or "toy" Shelties!

My Neechee was constantly being called one or the other. I found it highly insulting because he (just barely) measured in-size at 13 inches. His frame was very light - not a whole lot of bone, and he was often mistaken for a large Papillion! (Well, his ears were pricked and they were kinda large for his tiny little head so I couldn't fault them for that.)

But why, oh why will owners of designer mutts go to such lengths to tell purebred owners how much more special their dogs are and are actually PROUD of the amount of money they threw to the four winds? There are plenty of shelter dogs who A) desperately need a home; B) are quite attractive and cute; and C) are much, much more cost-friendly. Plus, I'm not saying all rescue dogs are more loving to you because you rescued them, but I've always found it to be the case. (LOL)

 

[scottanddeb]

interesting thread

This is raising red flags for me. We got our jack from a breeder/kennel from hell
down in skuykill haven, PA. They were breeding both poms & shelties. Those poor dogs never stood a chance -the place was a hell hole & the people were the worst of humanity (long story & it makes me sick to even think about it) -Jack 'still" isn't right & it's been almost 2 years.
If the breeder is from that area -steer clear! They are liars & cheats as well as being irresponsible breeders.
I don't want to mention there name for obvious reasons.