Cock-a-Doodle?
It seems designer dogs are still the flavour of the month. I love my ‘Stella’ Smithfield Gypsy (below), although I am not sure many Smithy owners think of our dogs as ‘designer’! Doodles on the other hand certainly are. Here is a list of 60+ Poodle derived doodles from the Love your dog blog. Mixed breeds used to be called mongrels (with affection!), but in the 21st century they have become ‘designer dogs’, with price tags to match.
Life after Muster Dogs – Are Kelpies good family pets?
TV shows and the subsequent publicity can make a breed popular, whether they are suitable for all conditions and owners or not. Muster dogs the ABC TV series is a good example.
This article from Perfect Pets discusses the possible joys and challenges of Kelpie ownership.