Originally posted by Shelteez2
However in Australia they are breeding these mixes with a goal in mind. The goal is to produce a sturdy non-shedding guide dog. They are using genetically tested parents and are breeding towards a standard. This I don't mind so much as they are trying to fill a need.
That being said though, I don't think there is really any reasonfor a "new" breed that cannot be fulfilled by an already existing breed.
I agree ... there is no need for this.
If they want a "sturdy non-shedding guide dog", why not just use a standard poodle? Standard poodles are great dogs - smart, clean, highly trainable. There is no need to alter that breed to suit that purpose, IMO. Labs are huge shedders. Crossing a poodle with a lab will give you dog that sheds less than a lab ... but certainly more than a purebred poodle.
We have at least one breed to suit every conceivable purpose like it is.
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