What Do You Know About "Designer Dogs"?

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1. "Designer dogs" are real breeds, not just mixed-breed dogs. True False

2. In almost all cases, "designer dogs" are produced by breeding dogs of two different breeds together- such as a Labrador and a Poodle- rather than breeding two designer dogs together- such as a Labradoodle and a Labradoodle. Why? All of these Because they will have more puppies if two purebreds are bred together Because since they are not true breeds, the offspring of two "designer dogs" will be extremely variable Because the parents cannot be registered if they are "designer dogs"

3. Today's Labradoodles are descended from dogs bred for blind people that required low-allergy dogs, and Labradoodles are still being used for this purpose today,. True False

4. Labradoodles and Goldendoodles do not shed and have easy-to-care-for coats. True False

5. What is the primary motivation behind most breeding of "designer dogs"? Creating dogs that are physically better specimens, through breeding only show-winning parents Creating healthier dogs through breeding only genetically-tested animals Profit Creating better working dogs through breeding only dogs that can perform well

6. "Designer dogs" have "hybrid vigor," which makes them healthier than purebreds. True False

7. A look through any classified service, such as Craigslist, will show that many Labradoodles, Goldendoodles and other "designer dogs" soon lose their homes and are offered up for adoption. Why? They have a much higher activity level than expected They were bought on impulse, and the buyers do not have enough time for them They are not allergen-free All of these

8. What is true about crossing two different breeds to produce a "designer dog"? The resulting puppies will have the best characteristics of each parent The puppies will be healthier than either parent The puppies will have better temperaments than either parent None of these are true

9. What, according to many shelters, is NOT a result of the "designer dog" craze? People buying more puppies from pet stores, thus supporting puppy mills People buying puppies because they are trendy People adopting more dogs from shelters because they look just like designer dogs People acquiring puppies that they do not have the time to care for

10. If you need a dog with certain physical or mental characteristics (such as no shedding or being calm around children,) what is the best way to ensure getting such a dog? Get a designer dog bred for these characteristics Adopt a purebred known for those characteristics from a rescue or responsible breeder Get whatever puppy the pet store recommends It's impossible; don't bother trying