Frequently Asked Questions

PoodleMixes.org first went live on August 22, 2007. DesignerMixes.org and PurebredPups.org were added on January 9, 2008 due to request from our members for a place to share information, pictures and stories about their dogs. In March 2008, we combined PoodleMixes.org and DesignerMixes.org into one large Community for Mixed Breed & Designer Dogs. For more information about or site please visit our About Us page.

Our basic membership is FREE! For membership upgrades visit our Membership Types page.

By registering on our site you are able 'Add your Dog' which allows you to create a Bio and Photo Gallery for your Dog. Registering also allows you to post classified ads, participate in discussions, rate photos and much more. The features on our site are constantly being updated and added. If you have a suggestion of something you would like to see on our site please let us know.

If you would like, you can become a member of our community by registering here.

No, once you have registered on DesignerMixes.org or PurebredPups.org you can login to the other site using the same username and password.

No, we are aware of the privacy and security concerns of our members. We only show non-secure information to our visitors including your username, first name, gender, city, state, zip, country, sign-up date, and breeder status. We will never display your secure information including email address to our visitors without your permission. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.

Should you forget your username, click the 'Forgot username' link on the login page. . On the next page, enter the email address you used when registering. Your username will be sent via email to that address.

Should you forget your password, click the Forgot password link on the login page. Enter your username and the answers to your password reset questions. A temporary password will be sent via email.

Login to your account. Click on the Edit My Password link on your Account Home Page.

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Dogs in the menu.
3. Click the Add a Dog link.
4. Enter your Dog's Name, Breed, Gender, Birth Date, Height and Weight. You may also enter any optional information you wish to include. Click the Submit button.

If you cannot find your Dog's breed in our list, please request a Breed to be added to our list.

1. Login to your account
2. Click My Pictures from the menu.
3. Click the Submit a Picturelink.
4. Choose the Dog's name from the list
5. Enter a caption if desired
6. Click the Browse button to select your photo.
7. Click the Preview button to see a preview of the picture you selected.
8. Click the Upload button to finish uploading your picture.

In order to maintain the integrity of our site we must review every picture that is submitted before it will be posted for others to view. This process is usually done quickly but may take up to 48 hours for your picture to be posted.

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Pictures in the menu.
3. Click edit to the right of the picture you wish to modify
4. Make any changes you wish to make and click the Save button.

To remove one of your photos, follow the steps above to edit a photo. While on the Edit Your Photo Page click the Delete. This will remove the photo from your account and your Dog's Photo Gallery.

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Ads in menu.
3. Click the Create an Ad link.
4. Enter all of the required information and click the Submit button.

In order to maintain the integrity of our site we must review every ad that is submitted before it will be posted for others to view. This process is usually done quickly but may take up to 48 hours for your ad to be posted.

All Classified Ads include the following:

1. Your own Title and Text to attract viewers.
2. Your Ad featured on our Classifieds On The Map, to allow visitors to find you by location.
3. A link for members to respond to your Ad privately without displaying your email address to unwanted viewers.
4. A link to your Member/Breeder Profile so others can learn more about you.
5. Free Help & Support available via email or phone.

Our 'Dogs For Sale', 'Dogs For Rescue' & 'Dog Merchandise' Ads include:

1. Up to 4 FULL SIZE Pictures with every Ad placed.
2. A link to your website to increase traffic and allow interested individuals to contact you directly.

Once your ad has been successfully submitted you can modify your ad at any time with the following steps:

1. Login to your account
2. Click the Edit link to the right of the Ad's title.
3. Make any changes you wish to your add and click the Submit.

* NOTE: your ad will become unavailable when you make changes until the changes have been reviewed. Once reviewed, your ad will be re-posted.

If you have placed a 'Dogs For Sale', 'Dogs For Rescue' or 'Dog Merchandise' Ad you will be able to submit up to 4 pictures to accompany your Ad.

When you submit your ad you can choose how long you would like to post it for. Ads can be posted for 1 week, 1 month or 3 months.

If you sell your Puppies/Merchandise before your ad expires you can mark your ad as Sold. This will show a SOLD sign over your ad to let others know that this ad is no longer available. To mark your Ad as sold follow the steps to edit your ad. On the Edit Your Ad page click the Mark As Sold button.

In order to protect your privacy your email address will not be shown to others. When someone responds to your ad you will receive an email containing the response. A copy of the message will also be available on your messages page in your account.

Unfortunately, there are tons of scams going around the internet lately. These scammers will use any site where you have posted ads, contact information, etc to attempt these scams. For more information and tips to protect yourself visit our Common Scams page.

If your Ad allows pictures you can upload up to 4 pictures by following the steps to edit your Ad.

1. On the Edit Your Ad page click the Pictures link.
2. Click the Browse button to select the photo you wish to upload.
3. Click the the Preview button to see the preview of the picture you selected
4. Click the the Upload button to finish uploading the selected picture.
5. When you have finished uploading photos click the Done to return to your main Ads page.

Follow the steps to edit your Ad.

1. On the Edit Your Ad page click the Pictures link.
2. Click the Remove button below the picture you wish to remove.
3. When you have finished removing pictures click the Done to return to your main Ads page.

1. Login to your Account.
2. Click My Ads in the menu.
3. Click Extend/Promote to the right of the Ad's title.
4. Choose how long you would like to have your Ad extended for.

Currently, we offer a Breeder Account Upgrade, Classified Ads and Website Design & Hosting. For more information about any of these services click here or contact us

To upgrade your account:

1. Login to your account
2. Make sure you have selected Yes you are a breeder in your profile.
3. Click the Upgrade to Breeder Account link on your Account Home Page.
4. Complete the payment via Paypal.

Once your payment has been processed you will receive an email letting you know and you will be able to enter all of your information. Here is an example of a Breeder account upgrade.

Once you receive an email letting you know your account has been upgraded, you can enter your breeder information by logging into your account.

1. On your account home page click the Edit link to the right of the Breeder Information section.
2. On the next page enter your website address if you have one (if you need one we offer those also), phone number, and detailed information.
3. Next, choose if you would like to have your email address visible in your listing. If your email address if not visible only our registered members will be able to contact you.
4. Finally, choose the breeds you specialize in and click the Submit button.
5. You should receive a message saying your information has been saved successfully.

If you have any trouble please contact us.

We currently offer a Breeder Template Web Site. This option gives you a cost effective way to show case your Business. This option has an initial setup fee of $99 and a monthly fee of is $15/month. Check out our sample to see if it will meet your needs.

If you need a custom website we can help you design your very own site from scratch. For more information visit www.StephaniesWebDesign.net.

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Blog in the menu.
3. Enter the Title and Text of your entry.
4. Choose the Category for your entry and click the Save button.

To post a comment to another members's blog:

1. Login to your account.
2. Click the Add Comment link.
3. Enter your comment and click the Save button.

We will periodically review the Blog entries and comments. If we find material that is rude, threatening, illegal or otherwise offensive that portion of or the entire content will be removed and your account may be terminated.

To create a new category for your Blog entries:

1. Login to your account.
2. Click the My Blog.
3. Click the Create New Category link next to the Category drop down list.
4. Enter your new category and click the Save button.

1. Login to your account.
2. Click the Reply To Topic icon.
3. Enter your reply and click the Post New Reply button. Your post will be added to the discussion thread.

No, the Discussion Forum is strictly for discussions. You may post stories, questions and answers and other information excluding links to other websites and advertisements. If you would like to advertise please see our classified section.

1. Login to your account.
2. Locate the member you wish to contact in our Member List or via our Member Search.
3. Click the Contact Me link in their Member Profile.
4. Fill in the subject and message and press the Send button.

You can choose if you would like to receive an email notification when you receive a new message. To change your preferences:

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Preferences in your Account menu.
3. Select Yes or No next to the 'Send me notification when I receive a message'

To read your messages:

1. Login to your account.
2. Click My Messages in your Account menu.
3. Click on the subject of the message to read the entire message.

To reply to a message you have received, follow the steps above to read the message. Click the Reply button. Enter your message and click the Send button.

Yes, in order to cut down on the opportunity for 'Spammers' to utilize our site to target its members we have imposed a limit on the number of messages any one member can send in a 24 hour period. Currently the limit is 5 but we reserve the right to change it at any time.

Should you ever receive a message targeting you in any way please let us know immediately and do NOT reply to the message or provide them with any of your information. We take things like this very seriously and do everything we can to ensure you do not receive them. For more information on some of the possible Scams, visit our Common Scams page.