FAQ

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 about their other dogs. For more information about or site please visit our about us page.

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

No, once you have registered with PoodleMixes.org, DesignerMixes.org or PurebredPups.org you can login to any of the other communities without registering again. Your username and password will be the same for all communities.

By registering on our site you are able to upload pictures, post ads, participate in contests, discussion and more. Services for our members are constantly being reviewed and added. If you have a suggestion of something you would like to see on our site please let us know.

No. We are aware of the privacy 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 personal information including email address to our visitors without your permission. If you have any concerns please contact us.

If you ever forget your username you can click the Forgot username link on the login page. You will then have to enter the email address we currently have on file for you. Your username will be emailed to that address. If you have any trouble or questions please contact us.

If you ever forget your password you can click the Forgot password link on the login page. You will then have to enter your username and answer the password reset questions you entered when registering and a temporary password will be emailed to the email address we have on file. You will then be able to login and choose a new password for your account. If you have any trouble or questions please contact us.

Once you log into your account, you can change your password by clicking on the Edit My Password link on your Account Home Page. If you have forgotten your password, please refer to that question above.

Your username and password will always be the same for all of our communities. If you change your password for one of them it will be updated accross all of our sites allowing you easy access to all communities without remembering multiple passwords.

To register your dog you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register. From your Account Home Page choose My Dogs from the menu and click the Add a Dog link. On the next page enter all of the required information (denoted by a *) and any optional information you wish to include. When you are finished click the Submit button. You will receive a message stating your information was saved successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us for assistance.

To upload a picture you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register. You first need to register the dog you wish to upload a picture for. For more information on registering your dog, see Registration section of this page. To upload a picture choose My Pictures from the My Account Menu. Then click the Submit a Picture link.

On the next page choose the name of the dog you are uploading a picture for from the drop down list and enter a caption for the picture if you wish. If you would like this picture to appear on the bio page for the selected dog, check the box next to Make this the Bio Picture for... . Next, click the Browse button, locate the picture you wish to upload, then click the Preview button. You should see a preview of the picture you selected displayed. If you are satisified with the picture click the Upload button, if not click the Cancel button and choose another picture to upload.

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.

You can update your pictures by logging into your account. Choose My Pictures from the My Account Menu. Locate the picture you wish to edit and click the Edit link to the right of it. On the next page, make any changes you wish and click the Save button. You should see a message saying your information was saved successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again.

Currently, there is no deletion feature, but you can make a picture private/hidden which means it will not be displayed in the picture gallery by editing that picture and checking the Hidden/Private checkbox. For more information on how to edit your picture see the above question.

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

The Breeder Account Upgrade provides you with the following benefits:

• Your Classified Ads will be available for others to view directly in your Member/Breeder Profile.
• You will be able to list extra information in your Member/Breeder Profile including:
  • Your website
  • Your phone number
  • Your email address
  • The breeds you specialize in
  • Any additional information you would like to include
• Your information will appear in our Breeder listing
• Your will have 'Featured Breeder' listed next to your member name in our Member List.
• You will be represented by a special icon on our Members On The Map feature.
• Our Member Search features allows others to search for Breeders

To upgrade your account make sure you have selected yes you are a breeder in your profile. Then click the Upgrade to Breeder Account link on your Account Home Page. That will take you to a page where you can pay 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. You can see an example of a breeder account here.

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.

If you need a website of your own we also offer website design and hosting. We can help you design your very own site including all of the information you need for your breeding information, photography business, etc. For more information see our web design page.

To place an ad, you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register. After logging in you should be taken to your Account Homepage, if not click on the My Account link at the top of the page. Choose 'My Ads' from the menu on the left. From here you can place a new ad, update your existing ads, extend expiring ads and add or update the pictures for your ads. To place a new ad, click Create an Ad link.

This will take you to the page to enter the details for your ad. Enter all of the required information (denoted by a *) and any of the optional information you wish to include. When you are finished click the Submit button. You will receive a message stating that your ad was placed successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again. If you have any questions or concerns please for assistance.

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 if needed. ( for our number)

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 make any necessary changes by clicking on the Edit link to the right of the Ad title. On the next page make any changes you wish and click the Submit. You should receive a message stating that your information was save successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again.

* 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 pictures to accompany your Ad. To upload pictures for your Ad click on the Edit link and then click the Pictures link.

When you submit an ad you have a choice as to how long you would like it to remain visible on our site. Currently, you can choose to post your ad for 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year. You are also able to extend your ad, if necessary, by going to your Account Home Page and choosing My Ads from the Account Main Menu. Click the Extend link to the right of the ad you wish to extend.

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. You can mark your ad as sold by clicking the Mark As Sold button on the edit your ad page.

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 saved in your account. To view your messages click on My Message in the Account Main Menu. This is done to make sure you receive all responses in the case that you have not updated your email address with us or there is any other problem delivering an email to you.

To post replies in the discussion forum, you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register here. To post your reply click the Reply To Topic icon and type your reply then click 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.

For other Discussion Form FAQ visit our Forum FAQs page.

To post an entry in your blog you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register. To post your entry choose My Blog from the Account Menu. Type your Title, Text and choose a Category for your entry then click the Save button. You should receive a message stating that your information was save successfully. If you do not receive this message, correct any errors with your submission and click the Submit button again. Your entry will be added to your Blog.

To post a comment to another members's blog you must login to your account, if you are not a current member please register. To post your comment click the Add Comment link. Type your comment then click the Save button. Your comment will be posted.

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, click the Create New Category link next to the Category drop down list. On the next page enter your new category and click the Save button. If your new category was successfully saved, you will return to the screen to create a new Blog. If you receive an error message, correct the errors with your submission and click the Save button again. Your new category will be available for you to select from the Category drop down list.