Are the designer dogs considered an actual breed now

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 Without getting into the whole debate about whether the Designer breeds should be bred at all please answer me this.
Is for example Goldendoodles considered a breed. What constitutes a "breed"?

Answer:
 No - they are not. To have a breed there has to be a set standard of the breed. Documented stud books, proof they can produce the same .. Nope- not even close..

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 I agree with borz...

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 Not in my opinion, they are still "mutts".
There are ancient breeds and then there are newer breeds accepted by AKC. Wikipedia defines "dog breed" as:
A dog breed is a group of dogs that have very similar or nearly identical characteristics of appearance or behavior or, usually, both, primarily because they come from a select set of ancestors who had the same characteristics. Dogs have been selectively bred for specific characteristics for thousands of years. Initially the selections would have centered on domestication and useful behavior such as hunting ability. Later, dogs were also selected for attractive and distinctive forms, resulting in a vast variety of types.
Many traditional dog breeds recognized by the main breed registries are said to be "purebred". Only individuals whose parentage consists only of other purebred examples of the breed are regarded as part of that breed. This concept has caused controversy both because of the difficulty of regulation and because of the possible genetic consequences of a limited population (inbreeding). Recent work has been done to genetically classify the various breeds, with some surprising results regarding the estimated age and interrelations of the breeds.
Generally, before a type of dog is recognized as a true breed, it must be shown that mating a pair of that type always produces dogs that have the same characteristics as the parents, usually both in appearance and in behavior. This is known as breeding true. There are many issues concerning what is considered breeding true. For example, Flat-Coated Retrievers must always be black or dark brown; however, yellow coats occur occasionally in some litters. Kennel clubs do not recognize the yellow dogs as legitimate members of the breed; some breeders will kill the puppies rather than risk having the dog grow up, breed, and produce more of the undesired yellow color, perpetuating the undesirable gene; more often, today, such dogs are neutered and placed in homes as pets. As another example, a breeding pair of Belgian Shepherds of the Groenendael variety can produce puppies of the Tervuren (brown) variety; the AKC considers the varieties to be different breeds and, therefore, the brown puppies are invalid and undesirable dogs, whereas the CKC considers them simply to be different color varieties of the same breed.
See selective breeding for a detailed discussion on open versus closed stud books and some of the issues concerning purebreds.

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 Labradoodles are considered a breed by a legit Australian registry. A registerable labradoodle is NOT the off-spring of a labrador and a poodle though.
But otherwise, no.

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 Thanks. BTW I ask because on the sewing board I'm on one of the ladies announced her new Goldendoodle. I just told her lovely mix. I'm sure she will come back with a "It's a goldendoodle not a mix" comment. So I wanted to be armed. lol

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What the heck is it then Moo, how did they get them? Is the registry a major one or just specific to this breed (AKC, CKC, UKC??)

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 They get em by breeding two labradoodles not a lab and a poodle with to get labradoodle puppies.
I dont think its a big one that registers em...

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 "Labradoodles were originally a cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Standard Poodle, now they are a breed of their own! " So does this statement mean that they only breed labradoodles together and that they sustain the breed standard now?
A first generation Labradoodle is the product of a standard Poodle crossed with a Labrador Retriever. About half of all first generation Labradoodles either don't shed or shed lightly, and most are compatible for most families with mild allergies. (source- Dood Database)
The backcross (F1B) Labradoodle is produced by crossing an F1 Labradoodle with a Poodle. These dogs will have a higher success rate for non-shedding, and are recommended for families with moderate to severe allergies.
Technically a multigeneration Labradoodle should be the product of a Labradoodle crossed with a Labradoodle. However, most multigeneration breeders breed Labradoodles to other Labradoodles, Labradoodle backcrosses, or Poodles.
The LAA was founded in June of 2000, and began a computer database to record and track the pedigrees of the multigeneration Labradoodle. As the founding parent body of the Australian Labradoodle, it is their goal to submit the Australian Labradoodle breed standard to the Australia National Kennel Club (ANKC) for breed recognition when the required criteria are met.
The International Labradoodle Association (ILA) was incorporated in 2004 and began to work with the LAA towards the protection of the Labradoodle's future. Their goal is to focus on nurturing the development of the Labradoodle and promoting uniform breeding standards to insure the health and integrity of the breed.