Stop the ban on crossbred dogs!
New laws have been proposed in Australia that will effectively ban the breeding of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs in the state of New South Wales.
This new legislation seeks to reduce the number of dogs in shelters (a very worthy aim) by banning the breeding of dogs except by recognised breeders. However, the only breeders the legislation currently recognises are those from the Royal NSW Canine Council, an organisation that admits only pedigree and showdog breeders.
Unfortunately, this proposed legislation has been badly written. It will have the unintended side effect of banning ALL crossbred dogs in NSW, along with any dog breed that is not currently recognised by the NSW Canine Council.
If this Bill is passed, the breeding of Labradoodles, Cockapoos and other crossbred dogs will effectively be banned. These wonderful dogs will be outlawed!
Labradoodles were first bred in 1989 by Guide Dogs Victoria, to provide seeing-eye dogs for people with allergies to dog fur. Today there are hundreds of Labradoodles in Australia and around the world who work as Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs, in addition to the many thousands of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs that do the all-important work of family pets.
Help fight breedism! Please take action to stop this unfair discrimination. Stop the ban on Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs!
If you live in NSW, please email your objections to your State Member (addresses can be found at http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/V3ListCurrentMembers)
and send a copy directly to Clover Moore at Sydney@parliament.nsw.gov.au
New laws have been proposed in Australia that will effectively ban the breeding of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs in the state of New South Wales.
This new legislation seeks to reduce the number of dogs in shelters (a very worthy aim) by banning the breeding of dogs except by recognised breeders. However, the only breeders the legislation currently recognises are those from the Royal NSW Canine Council, an organisation that admits only pedigree and showdog breeders.
Unfortunately, this proposed legislation has been badly written. It will have the unintended side effect of banning ALL crossbred dogs in NSW, along with any dog breed that is not currently recognised by the NSW Canine Council.
If this Bill is passed, the breeding of Labradoodles, Cockapoos and other crossbred dogs will effectively be banned. These wonderful dogs will be outlawed!
Labradoodles were first bred in 1989 by Guide Dogs Victoria, to provide seeing-eye dogs for people with allergies to dog fur. Today there are hundreds of Labradoodles in Australia and around the world who work as Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs, in addition to the many thousands of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs that do the all-important work of family pets.
Help fight breedism! Please take action to stop this unfair discrimination. Stop the ban on Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs!
If you live in NSW, please email your objections to your State Member (addresses can be found at http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/members.nsf/V3ListCurrentMembers)
and send a copy directly to Clover Moore at Sydney@parliament.nsw.gov.au
We the undersigned wish to protest against the proposed Animal (Regulation of Sale) Bill 2007. This Bill as written will effectively ban the breeding of Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs in NSW.
We respectfully request that you remove the Bill's pro-purebred bias, and its unfair discrimination against Labradoodles and other crossbred dogs. We urge you to modify the Bill by providing a straightforward and readily accessible method of recognition for the many responsible and ethical crossbred dog breeders.
We thank you for giving this matter your urgent attention.
My 2 sons are asthmatic, and having a crossbreed dog such as labradoodles, groodles, etc... is the only way for them to enjoy the joys of having a dog. Be specific on the purpose of the ban, and identify which breeds have a definite purpose. All the current "pure" dog breeds have been a result of crossbreeding years ago. The government should be aware of dog breeding history before they pass judgement on these wonderful creatures.
I have too many friends with doodle dogs who otherwise would not have dogs due to allergies in their families. what a wonderful pairing they are with poodles, don't stop the love that is spread & help given to those in need of these wonderful dogs!
It is not right to ban breeds such as the Labradoodle, which are beautiful, loving, non-aggresive dogs.
I do not support a ban on cross-breeds. I however , am not in favour of pet shops or the puppy mills which contribute to the suffering of animals and do not deter impulse buying or foster responsible dog ownership. I have owned pedigree dogs most of my life, but recently have a delightful cross-breed - Standard Poodle x Golden retriever.-Groodle. There are a respectable breeders of these dogs as are there of Labradoodles. All are very responsible and have an vetting process . Under the proposed law these breeders would not be allowed as they are not recognised by the Royal NSW Canine Council. I tried for 8 months to get a labradoodle, spoodle or a Groodle from a dog shelter as I did not think the hot climate of the North West was suitable for a puppy to go thru training in the hot climate. I was told that these crossbreeds were very popular and that there were not many available at the shelters and the few that were , were quickly taken. Registered breeders of pedigree and the organisations that recognise them are not without fault as was shown on a program that was aired by the ABC. The breeders were using dogs that were know to have serious health problems and nothing was done to stop this by the British Kennel Club. In fact some of the sires and dams were winning at the prestigous dog show Crufts. So please think seriously before proposing this law as you will be putting a lot of responsible breeders out of business and depriving people of the wonders of owning a Labradoodle or Groodle
why can't "Proud multicultual country" see crossbred and Kennel Club registered bred as the same lives, "DOGS".
This is breed elitism - cross breeds can be more healthy and lovely dogs - what is the point of denying the pleasure to thousands?
What a horrible thing to suggest!!!!! I have had many dogs over the years and was blessed to find a golden retriever cross poodle samed Sam Wise Aravena George, I call him my angel dog, my bank of hugs!!! When we had to move to New Zealand for work reasons i said NO unless Sam was coming with us as a family. he is NOT a dog to me he is a member of my family, his personality, beautiful nature, willingness to please and affection are due to this wonderfull crossing of two amazing dogs. I understand the reason behind laws but this one is ridiculous!! if it was not for interbreeding and perfecting the wild dog we would not have such companions that have added themselves (we have!!) to our daily lives. Dogs are abused and mistreated because they LOVE us UNCONDITIONALY. We should be so lucky to have a human who can LOVE us the same way!!! I was born in Chile were animals are abused and cruelly killed in horrendous ways, tied up with wire and burnt alive, or thrown to rivers ALIVE!! I know the suffering of animals in those poor countries and understand the nature of laws so this does not happen in Australia. There should be other measures put into place such as more funding to inform children at school and make them aware from an early age!! create an animal police like they have in the US etc... the ideas are endless. I found this site because I am trying to buy another Sam and hopefully I can do it before this silly law comes to place. Meanwhile I will enjoy my angel dog.
You want to talk about pure breeds, check out what the 'pure breeds' at CRUFTS look like. What those so called respectable breeders have done to the so called pure bred is shameful, and cruel, and this is ok? Leave the professional registered Labradoodles breeders alone, these dogs are healthy, non aggressive, and so close to being a recognized breed in their own right, let the researchers continue their good work, for the sake of a new breed so much needed and in demand.
Irresponsible breeding of dogs, particularly where people are too lazy to desex an animal, should most definitely be discouraged. Labradoodles & associated breeds have been developed by reputable breeders (in association with the Guide Dogs Association no less) to enable more people to enjoy pet ownership - including those who require working dogs. These breeds should not be included in the ban.
Why is okay to ban the breeding of these lovely dogs?? they are a cross breed like any other... Isn't it more constructive to ban the breeding of flawed pure breeds like english bull dogs that can't mate or give birth naturally that is cruel!. At least labradoodles were bred for a good purpose unlike these dogs and uskies for purely the look. It is breedism, and a discrimination.....
Why not look for a way to legitimise and regulate this breed the same as pure bred dog breeders rather than outlaw them. This will give owners / buyers greater confidence and knowledge in what type of dog they are getting and will reduce abandoned dogs because they don't meet their expectations / knowledge.
Labradoodles were bred for a reason, for guide dogs but they are also great companions for handicap persons. Any reason for stopping the breeding of these wonderful dogs would be a terrible decision. 90 precent of all AKC breeds were cross bred for reasons and are now accepted. This legislation is absurd.
