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I can only speak from my own experience but I truly think part of the reason why people buy these crosses (cav crosses in particular) is that the health problems are scary, really scary! Especially in regards to cavaliers. I came so close to getting a cavalier but some reading around on the web and a particular documentary was enough to scare me off. I looked briefly at a cav cross but ultimately decided that the places breeding them were unethical and ended up more confused than ever. I think it's unfair to assume that everyone buying a x is doing it for street cred, I think many of them believe they are doing the right thing. I love cavs my sister has two, and they are the sweetest most beautiful dogs, but honestly I don't think it's a surprise that people come across heart problems, shorter life span, syringo, etc etc in their google search.. and come to the conclusion that maybe a cross would be a safer option..

Most of the ones I have met have been very friendly dogs. As someone who was recently in the process of researching and deciding what kind of dog to get and where to get one from, I found it a very difficult process. For all the information about how wonderful pedigree dogs are there is also information regarding the health issues which is very scary and off putting for a newbie to read. I can see why people choose cross breeds if they (perhaps mistakenly) believe they will get a healthier dog. Where I am I actually see a lot of very strange looking french bulldogs bought their trendiness for exorbitant prices from dubious places.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you, I really appreciate hearing your experience with them. They're not very popular in Australia, or at least I haven't seen many, but they are so cute! I never come across others unless I actively go to the meet ups. Which of course we do...

Awww Bubba and Miro are too cute! I second a pet loo if you don't have a patch of grass, mine for her first 4yrs of life was pretty much an apartment dog and it was so good having her toilet trained to one. We have now moved to a townhouse with a small grassed yard for her benefit but to be honest she only uses it to toilet and sunbake. The pet loo was especially helpful when he was a puppy, he chooses not to use it anymore. He will hold on for 8 hours little champ. Whenever I chuck my two outside in the courtyard they press their faces up against the glass like 'what the hell?' :laugh:

A GRIFFON!! I have two (both from puppies) in an apartment, and dog sat once which meant I had three griffons in an apartment! I think they are so under rated and easy to take with you everywhere. I wish I saw more around. Rough if you don't want shedding, smooth if you don't want grooming :) They are next level clingers but even when I had one and he was left alone for a full day he would just sleep on the couch. They are very affectionate and get along with everybody. I was worried about having a dog in an apartment, but to be honest in my opinion it's very doable and not much different than having a dog in a house. It just takes a little bit more work and preparation. A balcony, courtyard or dog loo will make your life a thousand times easier for toileting.

A few months ago I added a second little griff! As you can see they clearly despise each other.. It didn't take me long to forget how crazy puppies are :)

Last time we were at the vet he was about 4.2kg I would love to get him a friend, maybe in another year or so..

17 months!

ten months old! time flies

Haha! I just showed my mum this cute picture and as she hadn't yet put her glasses on she said 'is that a piece of cooked chicken?'. Ummm no lol. He's been mistaken for a cat so why not a roast chicken :laugh:

Considerate dog here!

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Thanks guys, I think at this point he will stay indoors when home alone. Reasons being I don't know this new area too well and I know how 'trendy' small brachy breeds are. My family originally from the country where our dogs were kept outside all day but they weren't the cutest scruffers (to an outsider) and would bark their heads off if anyone walked by. New puppy is very quiet little guy and would run straight into the arms of a stranger. I'd be very wary to leave a small dog outside inner city. I've seen quite a few drug addled creepers that loiter around residential streets, would make me very paranoid.

Hi not sure how to quote on my phone but as said earlier I work from home most of the week so he has free indoor/outdoor access majority of the time. Might be a case of waiting until he is a bit bigger/older. :) theft is my main concern, as he is so cute.

Cheers guys. Pretty much echoing my thoughts re both issues. I had not even considered an eagle taking him off. He's penned in the laundry when home alone which isn't the most exciting area but beats being eaten by an eagle... He's the best!