Anyone ever heard of this mutt....im sorry designer dog :/

[Saje]

Well I love my designer breed if that is what my little maltipoo is called. I came to this forum to find out information about puppies as she is only 4 months old and it sure hasnt made me feel very good. I didnt think anything was wrong with buying a cross breed until I came on here, they have been around for years, the reason for them being expensive is just because there is a demand for them, purebreeds are twice as expensive, nothing has really changed. Same reason my home has doubled in price in the last couple years - things get expensive, supply and demand.

I think there are alot of people on here that think they are high and mighty and think they are better than others, I thought this forum was to discuss all dogs or is it just purebreeds, I dont know I came across it accidently and wish I hadnt. My little dog is very much like a maltese and have been on maltese forums, they knew she wasnt a purebreed, but they never acted like you people do on here, answered any questions I had on her and never once came down on me for having her.

Nobody should be coming down on you for having her and this forum is definitely not just for purebreds as most of us have mutts. You will meet a lot of people here who are passionate about the over-breeding of dogs because they have spent so much time at shelters dealing with the ugly side of the story. If you haven't dealt with that it's hard to understand. Supply and demand plays a huge roll and by buying a crossbreed/designer dog/mutt you (not You - people in general) create a supply for something that is already overpopulated.

You love your dog. Nobody doubts that. You are glad you have her. Good! You should be! I'm sure she's wonderful and perfect for you. But there are thousands and thousands of dogs killed everyday because of irresponsible breeders and many of us want to stop that (slow it down) through education.

This is not an attack on you at all. I know your situation and that you have a good heart. I'm just trying to explain where some people are coming from.

 

[Fran27]

the reason for them being expensive is just because there is a demand for them, purebreeds are twice as expensive, nothing has really changed. Same reason my home has doubled in price in the last couple years - things get expensive, supply and demand.

I thought we were talking about animals? You seem to think that they are just some kinds of products. Although I suppose it's what the people who breed them consider them as well. And no, purebreeds are unfortunately not twice as expensive, because those 'designer breeds' are often sold for as much as them. But it's really not much of a debate between mutts and purebreeds when it comes to backyard breeders, they are all equally poorly bred, and all equally overpriced, and both just add to the overpopulation of dogs just because it's an easy way of making a quick buck.

But Madaline, please, if you really think we're all high and mighty and that we hate mutts, just leave. Because obviously you don't know us and you don't even care to try to.

Saje, thanks for taking the time to explain, but honestly I've done it twice and they just don't get it...

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

Well I love my designer breed if that is what my little maltipoo is called. I came to this forum to find out information about puppies as she is only 4 months old and it sure hasnt made me feel very good. I didnt think anything was wrong with buying a cross breed until I came on here, they have been around for years, the reason for them being expensive is just because there is a demand for them, purebreeds are twice as expensive, nothing has really changed. Same reason my home has doubled in price in the last couple years - things get expensive, supply and demand.

I think there are alot of people on here that think they are high and mighty and think they are better than others, I thought this forum was to discuss all dogs or is it just purebreeds, I dont know I came across it accidently and wish I hadnt. My little dog is very much like a maltese and have been on maltese forums, they knew she wasnt a purebreed, but they never acted like you people do on here, answered any questions I had on her and never once came down on me for having her.

I don't care if you own one thats fine with me because you are not breeding and you have given your dog a good home. Its all good with me .

 

[PixieSticksandTricks]

Well said Madaline.

They will question everything about you.... just look at the introduction thread, someobody introduced himself politely and he got hammered....

Nobody really cares about what you have to say on this thread at this point. You have proven yourself incapable of having a civil conversation about this.

 

[xxxpoo]

Truth hurts, doesn't it?

Pixie: If you care so much about your pets, why do allow them to breath your second hand smoke... have you read the scientific data on that with animals? You should at least go outside and smoke.

 

[amymarley]

I can tell... xxxpoopants is NOT a vet, if you were you would not be saying the things like you do. By the way, I am a rocket scientist, a brain surgeon and in my spare time, I am a stipper. Give me a break, you are not fooling anyone!

 

[amymarley]

If I am wrong, than I am sorry.. but if you want, let's take it to pm, and talk about vet. med. Are you a dog and cat vet, or do you have exotic experience? I would love to talk shop. PM me anytime.... Take care, Amy

 

[xxxpoo]

Do a search under Canine Lung Cancer... I think it was a University in Colorado or somewhere did a research on this... Pets that are exposed to second hand smoke have a slightly elevated risk of developing malignant lymphoma, or cancer of the lymph nodes. Since the lymph nodes filter the blood, inhaled or ingested carcinogens can build up in these structures.

Just assisting in any way I can to keep our pets safe.

 

[amymarley]

Now, I know you are NOT a vet... first off, no vet will come to a site to "ask" advice about des. breeds".

Second, I pm'd you, with still no response from you, and 3rd, I won't search your crap about the above, because a REAL VET. would have stated his/her case, not posted some web site for us to look up. Give it up...

But please stay if you want to contribute, just don't lie about your quals., we have young people here that don't need un-educated advice.

Again, I took it to pm's, and you have yet to respond. People here are not stupid...

 

[xxxpoo]

Now, I know you are NOT a vet... first off, no vet will come to a site to "ask" advice about des. breeds".

Second, I pm'd you, with still no response from you, and 3rd, I won't search your crap about the above, because a REAL VET. would have stated his/her case, not posted some web site for us to look up. Give it up...

But please stay if you want to contribute, just don't lie about your quals., we have young people here that don't need un-educated advice.

Again, I took it to pm's, and you have yet to respond. People here are not stupid...

I don't EVER recall asking for any advice about anything.

 

[amymarley]

You stated you were a vet, common, what vet would post triple x POO. Where did you go to school, and where is the pm I sent you. Heck if your a REAL vet, you could discredit me at any time.
Also, I must apologize, I read the thread wrong, and thought it was you asking for the advice...
but still, we need a good vet here, so tell us about your practice.

 

[amymarley]

Also, since you are so gracious to post here, we would love a vet.... Can I ask you a few questions regarding animal care? We would all benefit having a true vet. here on our site. I bet you can help a lot of us out, I have several questions myself, and I am sure there are many others. Should I pm them or post them here.

 

[xxxpoo]

PM sent back to you.

 

[amymarley]

Sent one back, waiting for reply...

 

[amymarley]

Hey, I can't tell online if you are who you say you are.... if you are then I will so apologize. I just have worked with vets all over the country, reg. vets, exotic vets, zoo vets, specialized vets, avain vets etc. Sorry if your quals. seem a bit suspicious, but I will give the benefit of the doubt.
You gave me a pm, but it was way to general...
I don't care if you are a REAL vet or a pretend one, I just don't want you giving out medical advice to some of our young members here and in turn harm more than help. I know vets, and you are not the "type" I often come across.
Chaze does not like to share personal information here (ohh, so how I know) haha. But, we would love a real vet here. If you are the real deal, how about a q&A that you respond really quick. Not 10 minutes to respond, because we don't want you looking at a site and give an answer. No, you have nothing to prove to me, but your actions above were bad. Believe me, I have had to prove myself several times after my own bad actions, and I do know animals. But I still felt I needed to make ammends for some of my own words, so don't think you are singled out. If you don't believe me, read some of my past posts...
So, if your on, I have few questions..... Take us away and sparkle.

 

[xxxpoo]

I don't think any Vet would give advice online unless it's a general issue. I would ALWAYS recommend you see your vet for anything other.

 

[amymarley]

Of course a lot of vets would give straight answers regarding a straight med question. I am not talking about a necropsy on line, just some general discussion about some animal topics. Thank you for pming me, you said you have an exotic interest, that's great. I have some exotic and domestic questions for you if you can answer. Yes, they are all general.... and if you are knowledgeable, they can be answered quick. Again, we would love a vet here. I may have a few of my friends, that are vets, post here (as long as Chaz allows it, as a q & a, both deal with dogs and cats, but both are also exotic vets, one for the Atlana Zoo, and he also has his own practice, another, does a lot of everything too. They both have been successful in their practices and deal with rats to baboons. I am going to contact them soon and see if we can get a q&a going on, they are both sooooooo great and would love to participate. Is that o.k. Chaz? Maybe set a date and have a good chat?

 

[amymarley]

You stated in your pm that you like exotics...
K, I have a tarantula crawling on my hand, say it's a Rose Hair, he/she falls and the abdomnan busts to a little degree, or a leg breaks and opens... what is your quick fix?
Do you know how to tell a male from female?

 

[amymarley]

Yep, she left the building, after she pm'd me over 30 minutes ago, saying she was going to bed. She still stayed on. I say let her research, and then I have a few more quetions.
Any real vet I know would have "whooped" me and then asked questions later. I think I have proven my point. I think this person took a few classes and didn't make it in the vet world.
If so, you should feel bad, because there are a lot of young folks here, and they don't need bad or harmful advice.

 

[Fran27]

I think we can say this thread went a bit out of topic