Dog crossbreed major registry as purebred breeds. However, as of 2006, the portmanteau words cockapoo and Labradoodle are found in some dictionaries. Fanciful label names such as these are often found in for-sale ads, or on the websites that allow sellers to make up their own names for litters of crossbred puppies. The terms are only loosely descriptive and are seldom consistent. Among the trendier crossbreed dog are Labradoodles and Cockapoos, which each have their own fancier associations and affinity groups. Poodle and pug crossbreeds are also popular. In 2012, a new designer cross emerged called the Pomsky, which is a cross
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association during their lifetime. After between six and seven years’ service, a guide dog is retired and re-homed. Guide Dogs are a world leader in the breeding and training of guide dogs and is a co-founder of the International Guide Dog Federation. There are currently 4,800 working guide dog partnerships in the UK and more than 1,300 puppies are born each year. Guide dog owners only have to pay a nominal 50p for their dog to ensure no-one is prevented from having one due to a lack of funds although the full ‘lifetime cost’ of a guide dog from birth to