Outcast, I said it once and I am only going to say it once more.....Why would I get a "designer dog" even if it’s a rescue when we don't want to get our grandfather a "mutt?" That makes no sense when the plain fact and truth is that designer dogs are "mutts." I won't sugarcoat it for you and they say the truth hurts but I asked you kindly to stop hijacking this thread and I am being nice one last time, if you hack it up again then I will have to report you and ask for the moderator to delete your posts. Respect me and I will respect you.

Dobermom, we are getting an older dog from a rescue which it will be a purebred. I totally agree that the dog won't call on command and it will have to get use to all new surroundings but we wanted a dog that was trained so our grandfather wouldn't have to do too much. My grandfather still farms and he is well into his 80's. He grows his own garden and he is very capable of cleaning the dog dung up, and so forth. He use to raise cattle, pigs and horses, I am pretty sure he is well capable of taking care of a dog. It will have to be an outside dog.

Well thank you all for your input, well some of you anyway. Rainsmom, I am grateful for your help. I think my mom will agree to get the Shetland sheep dog. We will be getting our grandfather a dog with training! I will let you know later on down the road.

----------- Sandy my 1 year old labrador-----------

Sorry, no he's not a mutt. I know exactly what is in his lineage.  And your not asking me kindly you are being very rude, and you clearly started it if you look back at the first posts.  If you would like to report me, fine.  I have done nothing wrong but disagree w/ you.  If that's a crime, then for all means report me!!

"You listened to the rumors, and passed a lie.  Because of your ignorance, I had to die"
- "pitbull"

designerdogs.myfreeforum.org (for those who love their crossbreeds)

outcast, can you PLEASE STOP!! If dogsRme asked you to stop why in the sam dickin hills are you replying?!? Next, as bad as I would like my dog Star to be a purebred to be able to comepete in dog shows the fact remains he is a mutt. I know his breed and I know the percent in each breed but that don't make him not no mutt. I am sorry but I have to agree that a designer dog is a mutt. convince yourself or not that its a purebred you have to face the facts its a mutt. Sheesh. I am sendin ya a PM and I hope you don't hijack this thread anymore by replying to me instead reply in a PM. There is a difference between standing up for what you believe in and being as stubborn as a mule. Somethings you gotta let go and somethings you gotta learn to ignore..this is being one of them, Thank you.

Dogsrme I wish you the best in your dog breed choice and I hope your grandmother allows him to keep it. Is it gonna be a x-mas gift or a birthday? I am sure it will cheer him up Remember that dog does need grooming but that should be good bonding experince for your pap! Best of luck!

Star: *Proud Eskie/golden mix*

I herd a song tonight on the radio, another girl sings about a boy. She sees his face in every space
every room, and I know that if I turn around you won't be there. If I close my eyes, will you be there?
I don't wanna lose your face, and I don't wanna wake up one day and not remember what
time erased. I don't wanna turn around cause im not scared of what love gave me and took away
and I don't wanna lose your face. I've got a photo of you in my bedroom and I hope it never falls. I
hope I never lose that feelin' I use to get when you called. I don't wanna lose your face.
 
- Taylor Swift

*~♦ ♦~*

I also think that the suggestion of getting an older dog is a great idea.  Some shelters offer 'seniors for seniors' programs.

Dogs Rule!!! 

To define a breed, a dog must breed true, AKA produce consistant traits within each puppy in a litter over several generations. Designer dogs do not fit this catagory as mixing two unlike genotypes produces completely inconsistant results. A designer dog does have the potential to become purebred if breeders consistantly choose traits over many generations (I would say many many people working together for at minimum 25 or so years) and do some degree of inbreeding. This is how the succeded with breeds like the Black Russian Terrier, however simply sticking two breeds together doesn't make a new one.

Amy
Can. Ch. Kamann's Over the Rainbow "Bo" (Miniature Poodle)
Cindeross Silver Slippers "Gidget" (Miniature Poodle)