Even a Labradoodle breeder admits a mistake regarding the breed, according to the Münchner Merkur. Martin Rütter, a dog expert and entertainer with decades of experience, openly shared his critical opinion about a current dog trend in an interview. Rütter expressed his concerns regarding the increasing popularity of Doodle crossbreeds, such as Labradoodles and Goldendoodles.
“Doodles. People are crossing a Doodle into every breed—Labradoodle, Goldendoodle,” stated Rütter in the interview. He described the marketing of these designer dogs as allergy-friendly as “pure marketing” and “grossly negligent.”
Dr. Peter Scabell, head of the Tierklinik Oberhaching, acknowledges the hereditary problems of designer dogs but sees the situation in a more differentiated way. “We do not see more behaviorally problematic hybrid dogs in our practice than other dogs. With every breed, there are more or less behaviorally problematic dogs—I wouldn’t attribute that to the crossbreeding,” Scabell explained to National Geographic.
However, Scabell pointed out concerns regarding the breeding practices of these hybrid dogs. “The breeding of hybrid dogs is not yet controlled by breeding associations; there are no strict regulations, and that leads, among other things, to health problems,” stated Scabell. Breeders often “produce” hybrid dogs without regard for possible hereditary diseases.
Scabell did not deny that health problems can occur even with controlled breeding. “The health of the dogs is a delusion. We see just as many sick hybrid dogs as purebred dogs. A hybrid dog also has a father and a mother who pass on their genetic traits. If I make a pairing, there is always the chance that hereditary diseases will develop in the puppies,” he stated, according to the Münchner Merkur. According to Scabell, the probability of getting a sick Labrador or Labradoodle is equally high.
A British study reported by Vetline.de confirms that Poodle crossbreeds are just as susceptible to diseases as their purebred ancestors. The assumption that mixed-breed dogs are “healthier than their purebred ancestors” is unfounded.
“The Poodle has the property of shedding little or not at all and is therefore treated as hypoallergenic. However, that is not quite correct: for an allergy sufferer, it is not the dog’s hair that is dangerous, but much more its saliva. Therefore, I would not issue a free pass for allergy sufferers,” said Scabell, describing the belief that Doodle crossbreeds are allergy-friendly as a “delusion” and a “mistake,” according to the Münchner Merkur.
Scabell stated that the increased demand for trend dogs and the lack of regulations for breeding contribute to health problems. To ensure healthy offspring, he emphasized, one must “look at the previous generation,” whether it is a purebred dog or a designer dog.
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