Quote Originally Posted by Jeanne
I agree with this statement. IMO cross breeding is just not a grand idea, although, I have seen my fair share of come crosses, and some are very nice looking, however, I cant help but to remind myself, most of the crosses you see would not meet in the wild and procreate. Furthermore, what about health issues caused by cross breeding species that would not normally cross? Do we truelly know yet what the cause/effect is long term? I believe there is alot to be thought about on this issue.
I agree about the health issues completely... I was posting this message mainly as a curiosity question. But it can be argued though that some crosses, whether natural or "man-made" produce an offspring that has diminished inherent problems. Such as with most dogs I've seen that have been crossed with poodles, the offspring take on the poodle's lack of shedding and they become almost hypoallergenic because of the lack of dander produced. Which can, in turn, allow someone who had been allergic to dogs because of dander to have a canine companion.

Of course you could just get a full-blooded poodle.