heavy_metal_machine67

Hi... don't know why the following was in the classifieds, but i put it here in case you want to add it to the Forums for dogs. Interested in what you think about it too.



Regards,

Keith





"...The high price tags of designer dogs are sometimes accompanied by high and mighty claims. Some breeders of Labradoodles and other doodles claim their dogs are "hypoallergenic," or do not cause problems for people with allergies. Some breeders claim designer dogs are sturdier and have fewer health problems than purebred dogs."



"We caution people to be very careful," said Daisy Okas, vice president of communications at the American Kennel Club. "There are a lot of people looking to capitalize" on a hot trend. "These are not purebred dogs. People are paying thousands of dollars for mixed-breed dogs. You could get a mixed-breed dog at any shelter or pound."



"Purebred puppies generally sell for far less."



"There are no hypoallergenic dogs, according to Ms. Bonham and the American Kennel Club. Many of the hypoallergenic claims come from breeders whose dogs have poodles in their bloodlines."



Full Article @

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06014/637956-62.stm

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