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
Philippine Dog Athletics Association Philippine Dog Athletics Association The Philippine Dog Athletics Association (PDAA) is the lead authority on the sport of dog agility in the Philippines. Founded on August 28, 2005 in General Santos City, the Philippine Dog Athletics Association is an organization composed of the country’s top dog training clubs and schools. These are the K9 Obedience Club of Negros (Bacolod), the Socksargen Canine Sports Club (General Santos), the ASG K9 Obedience Club (Davao), the Davao Canine Sports Club (Davao), the K9 C.A.R.E.(Cebu Agility Run Enthusiast), the Western Mindanao Canine Agility Club (Zamboanga) and BetterDog Canine Behavior Center (Manila). The aim of