posted 06-13-2003 12:48 AM         

I read the posts about pet stores and mixed breeds and I had to laugh at some of the "look down my nose" posts.

I got my dog at a family run pet store. I am positive she is not a puppy mill dog, no matter what the "know it alls" have to say. This pet store is run by a wonderful woman who uses reputable breeders. She has entire litters, not just one dog of each breed. Also, my dog had the registered names of her parents.

I have to laugh at the arguments over whether or not this is a legitimate breed. Who cares??? Not me! I love my dog. I think this "mixed" breed is great. I am not so into myself that I have to have a "purebred."

My Schi-Poo is wonderful. I would recommend this "mixed" breed to any dog lover. Especially those of us who aren't so hoity-toity that we have to make a huge deal (on a message board that is clearly for a mixed breed) over the poor choice of those of us who haven't purchased a purebred!