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Frankenpup about the growth in popularity of custom, mixed-breed dogs in New York. Many choose the specialty breeds like Puggles, Schnoodles, Goldendoodles, etc for behaviour, for non-shedding, for size. Others [...] are concerned that genetic inconsistencies in a hybrid litter will lead to some dissatisfied customers and, perhaps, an influx of schnoodles and the like into already overtaxed rescue shelters.

Via Gothamist

• Duke the bulldog is spared. Duke, a one year old English Bulldog accused of mauling a boy in April 2006 was spared from euthanization after agreement amongst the boy's family, the Town of Hempstead and Long Island Bulldog Rescue. Two Rottweilers involved in the attack were euthanized. Previous articles from Newsday