Hybrid dogs, or designer dogs as some call them, have been around in some cases for quite a few years, but there can be no question
that hybrid or designer dogs are becoming quite popular. A hybrid dog means it is a mix of more than one purebred dog.
Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever and Standard or Miniature Poodle), Yorkipoo (Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), also called
Yorkiedoodle or Yo-Yopoo, Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Miniature Poodle), Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle), Affenpoos
(Affenpinscher and Poodle), Puggle (Beagle and Pug), Pookimo (American Eskimo Dog and Poodle) , Rat-A-Pap (American Rat
Terrier and Papillon), Bordoodle (Border Collie and Poodle) and Jack-A-Bee (Beagle and Jack Russell Terrier) -- Just to name a few
of the latest designer hybrid dogs that have recently gained popularity. The list goes on from A-Z.
that hybrid or designer dogs are becoming quite popular. A hybrid dog means it is a mix of more than one purebred dog.
Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever and Standard or Miniature Poodle), Yorkipoo (Yorkshire Terrier and Poodle), also called
Yorkiedoodle or Yo-Yopoo, Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel and Miniature Poodle), Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle), Affenpoos
(Affenpinscher and Poodle), Puggle (Beagle and Pug), Pookimo (American Eskimo Dog and Poodle) , Rat-A-Pap (American Rat
Terrier and Papillon), Bordoodle (Border Collie and Poodle) and Jack-A-Bee (Beagle and Jack Russell Terrier) -- Just to name a few
of the latest designer hybrid dogs that have recently gained popularity. The list goes on from A-Z.
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Hybrid Or Designer Dog Breeds, Or Just Lovable Mutts?
By Jay Jacovitz
By Jay Jacovitz
By now, many people are familiar with the latest term of designer or hybrid dog, and a growing number are guardians or know
someone who is.
Previously, many of these hybrid designer dogs were called mixed breeds.
Some make the distinction that the difference between a designer dog and a mutt is the mutt is of uncertain ancestry. A designer dog
has documented purebred ancestry, and one knows for sure what it is. Today, a designer dog is described as a cross between two
purebred dogs, bred over many generations to breed true for looks, and exhibiting the ancestral temperament and characteristics. A
standard is established that breeders must follow. Only dogs which make the written standard are to be bred.
It is not advisable to select a dog based on appearance alone.
The purebred dog offers the benefit of knowing certain traits that you are likely to get. You can have a good idea if they will like
strangers, or if they will fear them. You can have a reasonable expectation of how large the adult dog will become, what type of
temperament it will have, and care it will require. You know the potential and limits: whether your dog will be capable of hunting,
agility, police work, search and rescue, herding, flock guarding, or just simply be a family or personal companion dog.
The creation of Labradoodle, as an example, also had the purpose of providing an allergy-friendly companion, especially to people
with special needs. It originated in Australia in the 1970s, where there was a desire for a low-allergy guide dog. At the time, the
Labradoodle breeding program was largely abandoned because it produced inconsistent results.
When one breeds purebred dogs, great care must be taken to ensure the lines are not going to produce undesirable physical or
temperament problems. Genetic problems can occur. However, with the proper care in selection and testing these problems can be
greatly reduced. Hybrid dogs can have genetic problems as well since you are still crossing two first generation dogs; however, the
percentage with genetic problems is considerably lower than purebred dogs because the gene pool is mixed. When selecting a breeder
of purebred dogs, it is always important to find out what types of genetic testing have been performed.
Unlike purebred dogs, with a hybrid, you don't know exactly what the temperament, size or exact look of the dog will be.
Breeding two different types of purebred dogs together can produce puppies with any combination of the various characteristics found
in either breed. If a hybrid is of interest to you, don't leave anything to chance, that would not be fair to the puppy. Educate yourself as
to the temperament, characteristics and care required for both breeds in the cross and be prepared for any combination of the two. If
everything matches your family's personality and lifestyle, than you can have additional confidence the selection will be a good one.
An important consideration is that not all designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred.
Many breeders will breed multi-generation crosses. The crossing of a Labrador and a Poodle (Labradoodle) may or may not produce
a dog that sheds. An experienced breeder can probably give a good assessment as to what characteristics to expect as the puppy
grows. For example, with the Labradoodle, a breeder might be able to tell which type coat the pup will have, meaning characteristic of
the Poodle or the Labrador, but it cannot be guaranteed. It can shed or not shed. Dogs in the same litter can vary, and it is harder to
tell what type of temperament the puppy will have since some characteristics are not evident until the puppy is past the usual adopting
age.
Do the research and be sure you are familiar with the possibilities.
Dogs are living creatures and should not be discarded on second thoughts, and deserve respect for their feelings. Adopting a hybrid
designer dog should be a life-long obligation and not something to be taken lightly. Make sure you are ready for the commitment.
We have existed as a company since 1985, but it was a love of dogs, the dogs that have been a part of our life, and the passing of one
dog in particular, Rusty, that inspired the creation of http://www.CalloftheDog.com and http://www.CalloftheDogShop.com -- created
to provide the things your dogs and pets need. Visit us for great information and quality dog supplies! Be sure to see our About Us
page as well.
The two sites are dedicated to the dogs we have loved so deeply, and who have given us so much love in return. Purebreds and mixed
breeds, but mostly rescues in need of a home. We educated them, but each one has had something to teach us in exchange.
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someone who is.
Previously, many of these hybrid designer dogs were called mixed breeds.
Some make the distinction that the difference between a designer dog and a mutt is the mutt is of uncertain ancestry. A designer dog
has documented purebred ancestry, and one knows for sure what it is. Today, a designer dog is described as a cross between two
purebred dogs, bred over many generations to breed true for looks, and exhibiting the ancestral temperament and characteristics. A
standard is established that breeders must follow. Only dogs which make the written standard are to be bred.
It is not advisable to select a dog based on appearance alone.
The purebred dog offers the benefit of knowing certain traits that you are likely to get. You can have a good idea if they will like
strangers, or if they will fear them. You can have a reasonable expectation of how large the adult dog will become, what type of
temperament it will have, and care it will require. You know the potential and limits: whether your dog will be capable of hunting,
agility, police work, search and rescue, herding, flock guarding, or just simply be a family or personal companion dog.
The creation of Labradoodle, as an example, also had the purpose of providing an allergy-friendly companion, especially to people
with special needs. It originated in Australia in the 1970s, where there was a desire for a low-allergy guide dog. At the time, the
Labradoodle breeding program was largely abandoned because it produced inconsistent results.
When one breeds purebred dogs, great care must be taken to ensure the lines are not going to produce undesirable physical or
temperament problems. Genetic problems can occur. However, with the proper care in selection and testing these problems can be
greatly reduced. Hybrid dogs can have genetic problems as well since you are still crossing two first generation dogs; however, the
percentage with genetic problems is considerably lower than purebred dogs because the gene pool is mixed. When selecting a breeder
of purebred dogs, it is always important to find out what types of genetic testing have been performed.
Unlike purebred dogs, with a hybrid, you don't know exactly what the temperament, size or exact look of the dog will be.
Breeding two different types of purebred dogs together can produce puppies with any combination of the various characteristics found
in either breed. If a hybrid is of interest to you, don't leave anything to chance, that would not be fair to the puppy. Educate yourself as
to the temperament, characteristics and care required for both breeds in the cross and be prepared for any combination of the two. If
everything matches your family's personality and lifestyle, than you can have additional confidence the selection will be a good one.
An important consideration is that not all designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred.
Many breeders will breed multi-generation crosses. The crossing of a Labrador and a Poodle (Labradoodle) may or may not produce
a dog that sheds. An experienced breeder can probably give a good assessment as to what characteristics to expect as the puppy
grows. For example, with the Labradoodle, a breeder might be able to tell which type coat the pup will have, meaning characteristic of
the Poodle or the Labrador, but it cannot be guaranteed. It can shed or not shed. Dogs in the same litter can vary, and it is harder to
tell what type of temperament the puppy will have since some characteristics are not evident until the puppy is past the usual adopting
age.
Do the research and be sure you are familiar with the possibilities.
Dogs are living creatures and should not be discarded on second thoughts, and deserve respect for their feelings. Adopting a hybrid
designer dog should be a life-long obligation and not something to be taken lightly. Make sure you are ready for the commitment.
We have existed as a company since 1985, but it was a love of dogs, the dogs that have been a part of our life, and the passing of one
dog in particular, Rusty, that inspired the creation of http://www.CalloftheDog.com and http://www.CalloftheDogShop.com -- created
to provide the things your dogs and pets need. Visit us for great information and quality dog supplies! Be sure to see our About Us
page as well.
The two sites are dedicated to the dogs we have loved so deeply, and who have given us so much love in return. Purebreds and mixed
breeds, but mostly rescues in need of a home. We educated them, but each one has had something to teach us in exchange.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jay_Jacovitz
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