Cocaine Princess here.
I am into week 2 of the lazy days of summer. I know some of my loyal and dear readers have pets so here is today's list.
"7 Designer Dogs You've Never Heard Of"
"You’ve probably heard of Labradoodles, a mix between a Labrador retriever and a poodle, but there is a small universe of crossbreeds out there. They’re also called designer dogs, or hybrids.
They’re a combination of two different purebred parents. In theory, owners get the best attributes of each purebred parent without the defects (like hip dysplasia) that plague some breeds. In practice, it doesn’t always work out that way. According to an editor at a dog magazine, "Mixed breed dogs suffer from all of the same health problems that pure breeds do. And they’re less predictable. Purebreds have been bred for generations, and in some cases, hundreds of years. They have predictable physical and character traits. Mate a Lab and a poodle, and you could end up with a huge dog or a medium one, a trainable one or one that can’t get it no matter how many times you try. Frankly, I believe it’s a big scam. I believe the public is being misled by these people."
Designer dog breeders also charge purebred prices that can exceed $1,000.
Based on breed descriptions at dogbreedinfo.com, here is a list of best-and-worst-case scenarios when designer dogs are created from two purebreds.
CHORKIE: Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrierBest: Courageous, quick-moving, lively companion,
Worst: Shivering, hard-to-housetrain wreck, oblivious of his small size, prone to being stepped on.
BULLOXER: Boxer and American bulldog
Best: Happy, playful, curious, energetic.
Worst: Can’t stop passing gas.
LABRADINGER: Labrador retriever and English springer spaniel
Best: Merry, loyal, intelligent pet.
Worst: Can’t even look at chocolate without gaining weight.
SAINT DANE: Great Dane and Saint Bernard
Best: Gentle, dignified giant.
Worst: Prone to bloat, accidentally knocking over small women and children.
GOLLIE: Golden retriever and collie
Best: Intelligent, sensitive.
Worst: Can’t stop herding.
BOSSI-POO: Boston terrier and poodle.
Best: Well-mannered, trainable.
Worst: Snores, drools, barks obsessively.
BUGGS: Boston terrier and pug
Best: Affectionate, happy, playful.
Worst: Rambunctious, high-strung, guards food, toys, or his favorite spot on the couch.
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Hmm, I'm happy with my pet goldfish, Nemo, Marlin and Dory.XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess
