Episode
Designer Breeds: Dream Dogs or Designer Disasters?
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- The Breed Files
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- Mar 25, 2026
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- 3116
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Summary
Welcome back! In this episode, we dive into the world of designer mix dogs—think doodles, puggles, pomskis, and more. With eye-catching marketing and big promises about temperament, health, and appearance, do these trendy hybrids really live up to the hype? We break it all down, exploring the realities behind the buzz and what potential owners should know before bringing one home. Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. Ackerman, L., Milne, E.G., Bell, J.S., Oberbauer, A.M., Nicholas, J.C., Boss, N., Englar, R.E., Grubb, T., Dowling, P., Burns, K.M. and Haeussler, D.J., Jr. (2021). Hereditary Considerations. In Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team, L. Ackerman (Ed.). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119540687.ch3 American Kennel Club. “Hypoallergenic Dogs.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dogs/ American Veterinary Medical Association. “Dog Bite Prevention.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention American Veterinary Medical Association. “Why Breed-Specific Legislation Is Not the Answer.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/dog-bite-prevention/why-breed-specific-legislation-not-answer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Preventing Dog Bites.” Accessed February 21, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/dogs.html Diesel, G., J. Pfeiffer, and D. Brodbelt. “Characteristics of Relinquished Dogs and Their Owners at 14 Rehoming Centers in the United Kingdom.” Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 13, no. 1 (2010): 15–30. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20017043/ Evans, Howard E., and Alexander de Lahunta. Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog . 4th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2013.https://www.el…