Dangerous dog behaviour....solution?

krlyr

Hoof_Hearted wrote: »

It's a pity the dog world isn't full of mongrels.

It's a pity the world isn't full of health-tested, well-bred dogs with solid temperaments, from good breeders who will take responsibility for their pups for their entire life if necessary, and ensure all potential owners have done their homework and have the space, time, energy and money for a pup.

Whether they're crossbred or purebred, that's the more important part.
However, the benefit of breeding a purebred dog is that you have a breed standard to adhere to. By crossing several breeds (as you are with your "double doodle" - please, if you are a responsible breeder, call them what they are, a Poodle x Labrador x Golden Retriever - don't feed the misleading designer names that fool people into thinking they're buying a registered breed) you run the risk of introducing physical characteristics that class.
For example, breeding a Dachshund, prone to spinal issues, with a heavy built dog that will put much more strain on the spine could result in serious problems.
OK, your dog consists of some fairly similar sized breeds but they're all breeds prone to joint problems - would it not make more sense, if purposely crossing breeds, to use this to an advantage and try outbreeding crosses that would be less prone to joint problems? Surely that holds more benefit to a dog than having an "oodle" on the end of their supposed breed name?
Or if you think the Poodle offers some benefits - perhaps the non-shedding coat for allergy sufferers, then why not follow a proper breeding plan where you choose a stud and dam with the right kind of coat, who's parents had the right kind of coat, and increase the chances of the pups inheriting that coat? Then breed the best example from that litter to the best example stud/dam you can find, and so on. That is what selective breeding is about, and how today's breeds came along, and that is where you will reap the benefits of crossbreeding, not just breeding two mixed breed dogs together because the "oodle" sells.

Hoof_Hearted

Just as a postscript, we met the Newfoundland this morning and he was firmly on a lead. We stayed well away. I am pleased the owner can see that the dog's size is a hazard to other dogs and is keeping him close.

Raksha

Hopefully he's also taking professional advice on socialisation as well, otherwise that dog's going to have a h*ll of a life permanently on lead

Person_one

krlyr wrote: »

Or if you think the Poodle offers some benefits - perhaps the non-shedding coat for allergy sufferers, then why not follow a proper breeding plan where you choose a stud and dam with the right kind of coat, who's parents had the right kind of coat, and increase the chances of the pups inheriting that coat?

Of course there are already several lovely breeds with non shedding coats that are perfect for allergy sufferers, such as poodles!