danyell

They look adorable (clumber) but maybe to big for an apartment. Although they are supposed to be quite lazy!

I don't think you need to attack me for my opinion. I would pay for a cross breed because it is not important to me that a dog be purebred. I didn't say they were trying to make a new breed, you read into that. All I said is that many breeds were created this way. Which is true. I am not suggesting they make a new breed - I think just as breeding a purebred is a passion for some - breeding different dogs to see what kind of attributes it gets, is a passion for others. (Believe me breeders aren't just giving these dogs away -- $$$$) I am not an expert on breeding, but I do have a passion for dogs! It is next to impossible to find a small breed in a rescue or humane society - I'd rather pay 1/2 price for a mix breed than close to 2,000 for a purebred. I would consider getting a mixed breed because I think some of them are very interesting looking and not common. I like the way they all look sort of different. Of course I see the value in keeping a breed pure and proper lineage and all that ... I'm quite open to all dogs and their owners. As long as they play nice! :)

Trinity - you're dogs are beautiful. I just had a look at your website. I actually had to move to the city recently and I left my springer with my parents who have a large backyard and pool. Now I'm getting another dog to be with me here in the city and I would love to have a springer but I know that wouldn't be fair. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking of getting a Clumber or a Sussex spaniel and I wonder how they compare to springers?

I don't have any pics on my computer. But I've had 2 springers! They are the best breed! My very favorite dog. I have a liver color runt of the litter who is now 10 years old and still looks like a puppy. She is georgeous and loves to give hugs and swim in the pool every single day she can. I had a male that was twice the size as her and could jump 6 feet high! His head was the size of a Bermese Mountain Dog. He was just the cutest! I could go on forever about this lovely breed!

Actually I think mixed breeds are getting more and more popular. How do you think most of the recognized breeds came about hundreds of years ago? I don't find anything wrong with it, in fact I think some mixed breeds may have better temperments and health. Try looking at [url]www.rainbowpark.ca[/url]. They have lots of mixed breeds and look like an ok place to buy a puppy. A girl I work with bought one there and she said it was a great place. I am thinking of getting one there.