Hybrid Dogs . . . The Beauty is in the Breeds

Every day hear more and more about the new “hybrid” dogs, or “designer” dogs. Each feature is accompanied by pictures of adorable puppies that are examples of this new “breed. ” 


Yes they’re delightful as all puppies are! However that is no reason for you to pay hug amounts of money, thousands of dollars for one? NO WAY!  The offspring of a mating between two purebred dogs of different breeds is a mongrel, a mutt if you will. 


Every dog breed, again there are hundreds in the creation, was “created” by humans. Each breed was developed due to a specific meaning – whether it was for the purpose of guarding the flock or being the lap dog. 

Golden Doodle

However, legitimate breeds takes many generations to “breed true." Two of the best - known manifold - breeds are the “Golden Doodle” again the “Puggle. ” 

Puggle

The thinking behind these crosses is somewhat evident: wouldn't it be great to have a Golden Retriever’s personality and willingness to please combined with the Poodle’s non - shedding coat and intelligence? 
But there is absolutely no way of knowing you won’t get a high - strung, noisy, stubborn, slobbering mutt who sheds like the dickens! 


If you are considering spending the kind of dollars that these “hybrids” are commanding, be sure to research all of the traits of the contributing breeds. You will get a mixture of the two. Just know that there are risks as well, certain physical abnormalities and defects can result from the mixing of breeds.  


If you require certain characteristics – whether a family member has allergies, or you have a simple small house with no yard, or your household requires a quiet, “easy keeper, ” or if you wish to all participate in the world of canine competition, consider a pure - bred. There are over 150 breeds established by the American Kennel Club.  You can research them at www. akc. org.

Good Luck and Healthy Breeding!