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Chorkie (self.Blind)
submitted by Snookerdee3
I am 21 and three years ago when I was 18 I saw an episode of dogs 101 on animal planet that featured designer dog breeds, I fell in love with theI have wished I could own one ever cents I put the idea out of my mind because I fear my blindness would hinder me from being able to properly take care of one. What are your thoughts on this?
nkdeck07 5 points 2y ago
Not really a comment on being able to take care of being able to take care of a dog while blind but please don't get a Chorkie. (I am actually kind of horrified that animal planet did a show on them putting designer dog breeds in a good light). Designer dog breeds are hugely problematic and are produced pretty much exclusively by backyard breeders and puppy mills. If you find one in a shelter great! But if you guy one there is no way to do it ethically and you are likely to end up with an unhealthy dog or one with behavioral issues. The guy who produced the original designer breed the Labradoodle says it's the biggest regret of his life ($1) as it spawned so many imitations.
What did you like about Chorkie's specifically? Often there's a breed out there that fits all the same criteria but you can get it from an ethical breeder that does good genetic and health testing!
What did you like about Chorkie's specifically? Often there's a breed out there that fits all the same criteria but you can get it from an ethical breeder that does good genetic and health testing!
masthews 3 points 2y ago
I have to disagree here. I don’t know much about chorkies but I don’t think “designer dog” breeds are inherently bad. Many of these types of dogs end up being healthier than their pure bred parents. Cocker spaniels are generally prone to health problems and have short lifespans, but these qualities are negated when bred with a poodle to produce a cockapoo. Same thing with bernadoodles - Burmese mountain dogs average a 6-8 year lifespan and this can be doubled by breeding with a poodle. If you’re going to go this route, you need to do your homework about where you’re getting your dog from but I don’t think condemning “designer dogs” outright is totally fair.
nkdeck07 2 points 2y ago
Most of the things regarding the health problems of certain breeds are due to the number of really shitty breeders out there so people think purebred = unhealthy when in reality its backyard breeder/puppy mill purebreds = fucked up genetic bucket of sadness due to huge amounts of inbreeding. Go find the good ones and you find significantly fewer health problems and significantly longer lifespans (as an example my brother's Great Dane breeder has her dogs live on average to 12-13 despite the average age for Dane's being 8-10 years of age, it's cause she keeps track of her dogs and doesn't continue breeding out of the lines that don't live that long and refuses to breed larger then the breed standard).
Also know what lives longer than a Bernadoodle? A POODLE!!! End of the day if you are trying to avoid the bad traits of a breed by combining it with another breed you are much better off just finding a breed that actually fits what you are looking for. Hybrid-vigor is pretty much a myth and is only true when you compare random shelter dog X to a puppy mill pup.
The problem is with a couple of rare exception purpose breeds (like the sport dog crosses for flyball or sled racing) good breeders that are doing it ethically and checking their genetics won't in a million years let their dogs be bred outside their breed. I'm sure somewhere out there exists an ethical designer dog breeder, I am also sure you are more likely to be struck by lightening then find one.
Also know what lives longer than a Bernadoodle? A POODLE!!! End of the day if you are trying to avoid the bad traits of a breed by combining it with another breed you are much better off just finding a breed that actually fits what you are looking for. Hybrid-vigor is pretty much a myth and is only true when you compare random shelter dog X to a puppy mill pup.
The problem is with a couple of rare exception purpose breeds (like the sport dog crosses for flyball or sled racing) good breeders that are doing it ethically and checking their genetics won't in a million years let their dogs be bred outside their breed. I'm sure somewhere out there exists an ethical designer dog breeder, I am also sure you are more likely to be struck by lightening then find one.
Lyssa221201 5 points 2y ago
I'm not fully blind and I've got 3 dogs at home. I think the biggest thing that you might run into is getting it to/from vet and grooming appointments. Many blind people have pets and honestly, if you feel ready, and have the money, time and space to take care of a dog, think about getting one. It might take some time for you to get used to having a pup around, especially if it's little, but I'm sure it will be fine. Having a puppy is a big adjustment for anyone, and I don't see why it would be any different for someone who is blind or visually impaired. Just make sure to do your research and make sure it's a dog that will fit well with your lifestyle. Good luck :).
nkdeck07 2 points 2y ago
There's actually a bunch of mobile groomers that will come to your house now so at least one barrier eliminated.
Lyssa221201 2 points 2y ago
That's good! Our groomer is about 25 minutes away, so I usually go with someone to get them up there.
TK_Sleepytime 3 points 2y ago
Get a dog! They are amazing and bring so much joy. Assuming you have the space for a dog and the funds to care for one I think you'll be ok. I'm low vision and have a yorkie/toy fox terrier mix. She's been by my side for 15 years now. She chewed up some stuff and got into the garbage as a puppy, but there was nothing I couldn't take care of on my own. Small dogs can live a long time so make sure you are ready for that commitment. My pup has had the same routine her whole life and knows exactly when her walks are scheduled and what direction to go when we get outside. You're young and a dog can really cut into your social life because you'll always have to go home to walk/feed/care for them. Consider if you want your day-to-day life to be partially determined by a pooch.
retrolental_morose 2 points 2y ago
our family is 2 fully blind adults, 1 sighted child, 2 dogs,.
it works just fine.
Sure, you have to find puppy poop with your toes if the little one is sleeping late,
and yeah, if nobody is around to drive you to the vet it's a bus and a bit of a walk.
Our dogs are a gigantic guide dog, but a carriable puppy, and that's worked out fine.
it works just fine.
Sure, you have to find puppy poop with your toes if the little one is sleeping late,
and yeah, if nobody is around to drive you to the vet it's a bus and a bit of a walk.
Our dogs are a gigantic guide dog, but a carriable puppy, and that's worked out fine.
coarsing_batch 1 points 2y ago
Pro tip. Get a poop bag. When your dog poops, put your hand on his back so you understand where it’s going, then, with the poop bag on your hand, feel around the ground area and you should be able to find the poop. Grab it in your hand with the bag over it, and then flip the bag inside out to the poop goes inside. That’s how we were trained to do it with our guide dogs, and I don’t see why that couldn’t work with your dog also.
codeplaysleep 1 points 2y ago
I've had dogs all my life. Typically, they've been larger breeds, but I currently have a Maltese sleeping on my right foot. He's 6mo old and he's the snuggliest, most chill little puffball.
The only difficult part is house training - namely finding any accidents the dog will inevitably have in the house and yeah, with a tiny dog, it's that much harder. But if you keep the pup on a strict schedule, crate it at night/when you're gone, and stay diligent, it's not so bad. Getting a slightly older puppy can also help, since they'll have better bowel/bladder control. Our little dude hasn't had an accident in the house in at least a month now and we can leave him out of his crate when we're gone for short periods of time.
When we first brought him home he was itty-bitty and, I worried about stepping on him, especially because he's super attached to me, but he learned pretty quickly how to not get under foot. I did shuffle around a lot at first, though for fear of injuring a tiny paw.
The only difficult part is house training - namely finding any accidents the dog will inevitably have in the house and yeah, with a tiny dog, it's that much harder. But if you keep the pup on a strict schedule, crate it at night/when you're gone, and stay diligent, it's not so bad. Getting a slightly older puppy can also help, since they'll have better bowel/bladder control. Our little dude hasn't had an accident in the house in at least a month now and we can leave him out of his crate when we're gone for short periods of time.
When we first brought him home he was itty-bitty and, I worried about stepping on him, especially because he's super attached to me, but he learned pretty quickly how to not get under foot. I did shuffle around a lot at first, though for fear of injuring a tiny paw.
BenandGracie 1 points 2y ago
I am totally blind and I have a Yellow Lab that I rased from a puppy. I still live with my parents, but I take care of everything myself. My parents also have a 5 small dog and I have spent weekends alone with both dogs. Training a puppy can be hard if you are blind because dogs are very visual creatures, but I did it with very mimual help from my family. I also had a guide dog years ago.
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