Why Legit Designer Dog Breeders Live on the Edge!

Obviously, you do NOT want a Cockapoo from a puppy mill (or a pet store, usually stores get the pups from mills).

You do want a Cockapoo from a reputable breeder. One who takes care in selecting healthy parents, maintains sanitary dog living and birthing areas, socializes the pups, provides the puppy buyer with a written guarantee and a solid contract, and answers all your questions truthfully. And stays in contact.

Where do you find such a breeder? Strictly by referral. For example, Simon's breeder fits these criteria perfectly. Only problem is I can't tell you anything more about the breeder or the location, or the website (which, by the way, showcases some adorable pups).

Why? Cause some nut job who hates the concept of designer dogs is liable to contact this breeder and read the riot act. It's happened. I had to quickly retract a forum post because a psychoid threatened Simon's breeder over the phone.

It's really unfortunate.

One other suggestion - you might find a referral at a vet's office. Sometimes vets and/or their techs are aware of good breeders.

Best of luck finding a Cockapoo pup for your family. You will always be happy about your choice.

Designer Puppy Breeders - What the GOOD Designer Puppy Breeders Do After You Buy a Pup

The Boyz After a Recent Grooming Session

We got Simon from a GOOD designer puppy breeder in PA. Just about the time Simon was 8 months old (a few weeks ago), we got a call from the breeder.

Why? She was doing the "good" breeder thing (see Designer Puppy Breeders - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly) - checking to see if he has any physical or behavioral issues.

There were a bunch of questions about his health and disposition and a few comments about the importance of gene testing. Turns out Simon's daddy is responsible for that laid-back attitude.

How many "pure-bred" dog breeders make these types of calls?

Contrary to What You May Think, Designer Puppy Breeders are NOT Greedy and Unethical

I know what you're thinking - another bummer post on designer puppy breeders. Nope, this post is going to praise the a breeder who does a good job producing the best designer dogs - Cockapoos.

See the cocker spaniel look-alike in the photo above? Simon is living proof that there are excellent designer puppy breeders. He's loving, affectionate, obedient and smart. At eight months, he's house-trained and can be left alone for half a day without destroying the house. We're working up to a full day home alone.

Although we weren't really looking for another puppy, we couldn't help but stumble on designer puppy breeders in the puppy mill state of Pennsylvania. We managed to pick a caring breeder and brought the pup home in August, 2009. At 8 weeks, he was 10 pounds. At 8 months, he's 25 pounds and truly believes he's a lap dog.

Although many people get extremely angry when you mention this type of breeder, perhaps they would change their minds if they met Simon.

Did I mention that breeders have been producing Cockapoos since the early 1940s? They may never be a recognized "breed, " but they are the best designer dogs.

Simon LIVE!

Designer Puppy Breeders - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Please check out this Squidoo lens on designer dog breeding and comment on the statement at the end of the lens:

Designer Puppy Breeders - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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