Dog crossbreed to by a type (not breed) name, such as Eurohounds (racing sled dogs) or Lurchers (hunting dogs). These dogs could be considered only as cross breeds, not as designer animals, since appearance is not the main reason for them to be bred. An exception to this is the Labradoodle, which although having a Portmanteau name, is often used as a Guide or Assistance dog as well as being popular family dogs. Although designer dogs are often selected by owners for their novelty, reputable breeders sometimes use crossbreeding in an attempt to reduce the incidence of certain hereditary problems found in
Robert Cranston Low Robert Cranston Low Robert Cranston Low FRSE FRCPE (1879–1949) was a Scottish physician and dermatologist. He served as President of the British Association of Dermatologists 1936–37. He was born at Bonarty Lodge on Polwarth Terrace in Edinburgh in 1879, the son of Thomas Low. He was educated at Merchiston Castle School then studied Medicine at Edinburgh University graduating MB ChB in 1902. He received his doctorate (MD) in 1924. He became Consultant Physician in the Skin Department of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. In 1934 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His proposers were William Thomas Ritchie,