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springchick
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justask
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maltipoo or shitpoo??
My friend is looking to adopt a small dog such a maltipoo or a toy poodle. she live in the city and is looking for a legitamite breeder to get from. She is willing to travel to NJ or PA or LI.. Anyone have any reccomendation??
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KittyKatCopper
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
no breeder recommendations but what about a rescue? I got my small terrier mix from Waggy Tail Rescue...they specialize in small dogs that need homes
<<- the tan one
Waggy Tail Rescue
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| Posted 8/12/10 5:48 PM |
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springchick
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justask
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
thanks I will pass that info.
any other reccomendation of reputable breeder?
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| Posted 8/13/10 12:38 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
reputable breeders don't breed mixes. 
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| Posted 8/13/10 1:19 PM |
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by KittyKatCopper
no breeder recommendations but what about a rescue? I got my small terrier mix from Waggy Tail Rescue...they specialize in small dogs that need homes
<<- the tan one
Waggy Tail Rescue
I second waggytails or petfinder
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| Posted 8/13/10 1:42 PM |
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springchick
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by dita
reputable breeders don't breed mixes.
oh I didnt know that now I feel stupid lol.. she is looking for something small and I though of that "mix".
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| Posted 8/13/10 5:42 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by springchick
Posted by dita
reputable breeders don't breed mixes.
oh I didnt know that now I feel stupid lol.. she is looking for something small and I though of that "mix".
Don't feel stupid, now you know. 
Breed-specific rescues are great resources nowadays because they pull the breeds out of the shelters before they can be euthanized, socialize them in foster homes, and then get them forever homes.
A majority of the dogs found in these rescues are purebreds or very close to it. That's how we found our 2nd dog, and people who don't know the breed think she's a mix but she looks identical to a purebred.
The issues with these trendy mixes is that they're just that - mixes - and the "breeders" are touting them as these valuable things that command high prices. Anyone who exploits a trend to make money cannot be considered reputable because their very first and only loyalty is not to the dog. It's making money, and that's reprehensible. They don't have medical histories going back generations, they don't know the long term affects of mixing these breeds, they don't get the proper health clearances or selectively breed the healthiest and most well adjusted dogs to improve the breed. They just. make. money.
Sorry for the long post. I didn't answer before because I didn't want to come off preachy but you sound like you're open to the information, so I'm sharing with you.
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maybemommy10
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by greenfreak
Posted by springchick
Posted by dita
reputable breeders don't breed mixes.
oh I didnt know that now I feel stupid lol.. she is looking for something small and I though of that "mix".
Don't feel stupid, now you know.
Breed-specific rescues are great resources nowadays because they pull the breeds out of the shelters before they can be euthanized, socialize them in foster homes, and then get them forever homes.
A majority of the dogs found in these rescues are purebreds or very close to it. That's how we found our 2nd dog, and people who don't know the breed think she's a mix but she looks identical to a purebred.
The issues with these trendy mixes is that they're just that - mixes - and the "breeders" are touting them as these valuable things that command high prices. Anyone who exploits a trend to make money cannot be considered reputable because their very first and only loyalty is not to the dog. It's making money, and that's reprehensible. They don't have medical histories going back generations, they don't know the long term affects of mixing these breeds, they don't get the proper health clearances or selectively breed the healthiest and most well adjusted dogs to improve the breed. They just. make. money.
Sorry for the long post. I didn't answer before because I didn't want to come off preachy but you sound like you're open to the information, so I'm sharing with you.
Thank you for this info. I didn't know any of this, and im glad i do now.
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| Posted 8/14/10 10:29 PM |
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springchick
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justask
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by greenfreak
Posted by springchick
Posted by dita
reputable breeders don't breed mixes.
oh I didnt know that now I feel stupid lol.. she is looking for something small and I though of that "mix".
Don't feel stupid, now you know.
Breed-specific rescues are great resources nowadays because they pull the breeds out of the shelters before they can be euthanized, socialize them in foster homes, and then get them forever homes.
A majority of the dogs found in these rescues are purebreds or very close to it. That's how we found our 2nd dog, and people who don't know the breed think she's a mix but she looks identical to a purebred.
The issues with these trendy mixes is that they're just that - mixes - and the "breeders" are touting them as these valuable things that command high prices. Anyone who exploits a trend to make money cannot be considered reputable because their very first and only loyalty is not to the dog. It's making money, and that's reprehensible. They don't have medical histories going back generations, they don't know the long term affects of mixing these breeds, they don't get the proper health clearances or selectively breed the healthiest and most well adjusted dogs to improve the breed. They just. make. money.
Sorry for the long post. I didn't answer before because I didn't want to come off preachy but you sound like you're open to the information, so I'm sharing with you.
Thanks for the info and not preachy at all. I really did not know this side of the whole mix situation but it make perfect sense 
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| Posted 8/15/10 12:19 AM |
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Cheeks24
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
If she wants a small dog that's a purebreed then she can get a yorki, shitzu, westie, etc.
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| Posted 8/17/10 2:31 PM |
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Kara
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Been avoiding this thread so I don't lecture on irresponsible breeders, but others have covered that...
Just one thing to add -- it's a SHIH poo, not a shitpoo. 
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| Posted 8/17/10 3:35 PM |
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RadioLau
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
I agree and also stay away from these threads. I just had to seriously LOL for a second though. Shitpoo.
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| Posted 8/17/10 8:51 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: maltipoo or shitpoo??
Posted by dita
reputable breeders don't breed mixes.
Ditto. They have not tested the effects of the mixed genes long enough to be considered a viable breed.
Cockerpoos have taken over 2 decades to become even condisered a legitimate breed.
I suggest rescue, and look at the dog as an original, not as the "breed standard" because there really is none.
Best of Luck.
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