Cross Weaves For Cross Breeds

By Beverly Maniago

Puggles, daisy dog, labradoodle, cockapoo-surely, you haven't heard any of these dog breeds, have you? This is because they're not your traditional dog breeds. They are more known as hybrid dogs, designer dogs, or cross breeds.

What are they and what are they for?

No, these are definitely not mutants or clones. They are simply products of cross-breeding, when you mate two different purebreds such as a Labrador and a Poodle = Labradoodle.

There are different reasons why you may consider to cross-breed different kinds of dogs. For one, you want the pup to develop a whole new and unique appearance. Second, you may want to somehow alter the traits of the new "breeds," allowing you to reduce the possibility of them acquiring an illness from his parent or improving chances of obtaining the good traits that just belong to a particular dog breed. Or perhaps you just want to see exactly how cute a puppuy you can come up with.

How do you measure the popularity of designer dogs?

Admittedly, conservatives are frowning upon the idea. As a matter of fact, there are some organizations that don't recognize them as breeds at all. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean they are not gaining any popularity. There are even Hollywood celebrities that love them to death. For instance, Sylvester Stallone got his own puggle, a cross-breed of a pug and a poodle. A number of them also appeared in various TV shows, such as Good Morning America. They are also featured in world-famous magazines and newspapers.

There is also the continuous rise of hybrid dogs. In 2007 alone, there are almost 1,000 designer dogs that are being registered. There are also new kinds of hybrids that are produced almost every month that it seems like the list can go on infinitely.

What are the most popular types of designer dogs?

First you have the Porkie, which is a mixture of a Yorkie and a Pug. You will have the physical features of the former, without his mood swings. Your dog will also acquire the happy disposition of the Pugs. Of course, there's the Labradoodle. It will be a non-shedding dog which is a very common trait among Poodles. Moreover, it will develop a very caring personality, which is definitely a virtue of a Labrador. The Daisy Dog, on the other hand, is quite complex. It possesses some of the physical features and attitude of a Shih Tzu, Bichon, and a Poodle. They are normally small, quiet and calm, making perfect traveling companions.

What is the impact of hybrid dogs when it comes to dog fashion?

With the rise of hybrid dogs, it only means that the market for dog apparel and accessories has grown. After all, you can't have a designer dog without designer dog apparel right?

Whether you have the Labradoodle, Schnoodle, Cockapoo, Poogles, or Porky, Puppia has the right set of dog apparel for you. Their extensive collection of dog clothing is designed to fit and appeal to all types of dogs, whether they are fashionable mixes of breeds or not.