Cross breeding Controversial

Why do people do that? Jump all over other members, then say they didn't, with big smiley faces...

My twopence as a newbie, I think humans should show more humanity towards their furry companions on this earth.
Stop, with all the breeding, please! Britain is over run with dogs/cats in rescue, so where is the logic in breeding even more?

All I can say is that my family, and myself have always had cross breed dogs. They have all lived long and happy lives, without any health problems. My nan had 3 Westies to our one BC X who lived to be 16, and died peacefully in her sleep.

Hello 'Fluffy' ;-) Since when did you own dogs? Let alone 3

Welcome, think I recognise you, in for back up are you???

its probably cos my views on certain subjects are very popular with some;-)

thats the reason my mum and dad go for them. They were heartbroken with the pain our Cav went through. He only lived to 7 i believe, possibly 8. They see Muffy going strong at 15. thats not trying to prove a point either way just thats one of the factors they consider. My mum wouldnt even consider getting a cav cross.

Does anyone want proof that our Cav died at that age or will my word do for that?

I still think they should get a rescue, but they want to start from scratch with dogs. Personally id have a rescue any day.

I would have no quarrel with that. I know - online - several Cav breeders & owners and it is widely known the breed as a whole has serious heart problems. Those that make it to old age are a minority, as far as I can gather.

But there are other breeds out there which are healthy and long-lived.... I listened to the Radio 4 interview with Dr Sheila Crispin today and even she acknowledged that cross-breeding does not always mean healthier dogs - in fact depending on the parent breeds, the offspring could inherit two sets of health problems, one from each parent.

Ours made it to 14 and had a heart murmer his whole life, never had knee problems etc either but, I don't think I wouldnt have another.

Who's the newbie?

Between me and my immediate family, we have three dogs. One of which Sasha, is my avatar! Do I know you?

You sure do! ;-) you cant kid and kidder, we both know who you are! hows the cats?

she looks quite like my Inca

I have never been on this site before, so you must be mistaking me with someone else. But thank you for the welcome! :?

Sasha and Kobs have both been in the show ring! My sister and her ex used to show, but no longer do so...Much to my relief!

I have read what you have to say, and I think you are GREAT!

You always did

ive only been to one show this year myself what with one thing and another:?

aw thank you very much

and wot you on about Missy moo!

Oh thats brilliant, Im intrested in show dogs..feel free to put piccies up of them - many would be intrested. what are Sasha's and Kobs pedigree names?

I will pm you the link to the offical website of my family's dogs! Not many people get that ;-)

we know who AnimalFactor is noush..You know the one that changes her username every forum she uses..Joins various forums for trouble.. I lost count of the usernames she has used.