Designer dogs: The huggable, trouble-full, dumpable puggle

Hey all, I realize I have been nonexistent in the blogosphere; of late I've been too busy playing Halo3! But every now & then an item comes up that I don't feel gets enough attention...this one happens to be one of my pet peeves. Are you considering buying one of those "cute" mixed breeds, such as a puggle or (heaven forbid) a labradoodle? Please read this from The Seattle Times first. Lord knows there are thousands upon thousands of perfectly wonderful dogs that lose their lives for lack of a home. Step up and help a shelter dog before looking at any "breed".