Argranade, that really isn't the point here. Sure, Back yard breeders and bad breeders(Such as designer dog ones) are being advertised through this new toy. Designer dogs are another way of saying overpriced mutt. There are "cockapoos" in shelters but they are reffered to as a Cockers spaniel/poodle mix. Having a "cutesy" name does not change what the dog is.

Having the knowledge to not buy a designer dog and not advertising them will eventually stop the process, or atleast decrease it. The people who breed these dogs care about nothing but wealth so when people stop buying these dogs they will stop making them. Now with a big industry like Build-a-bear Workshop advertising it, I don't see this happening anytime soon.