Dog hybrids and crossbreeds
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A dog hybrid is a cross between two different breeds (selectively bred varieties). Hybrids are also known as crossbreeds or crossbreds, although the term crossbreed is also used to refer to a mixed-breed dog where the breed of only one parent or grandparent is known. A dog of unknown parentage is called a mongrel.
In biology, the word hybrid refers specifically to a cross between two different species e.g. the dog and coyote. In less technical conversation and particularly in the dog world, the word refers to selective crosses and their progeny, even if outcrossed to other breeds. For example, the Queensland Wild Dog Management Strategy, September 2002, states that hybrid will also refer to the descendants of crossbred progeny.
Some dog hybrids are now being selectively bred. The term designer dogs has been coined to refer to these crosses. The practice causes much controversy; opponents cite the often exorbitant prices charged for what is essentially a mutt, particularly the 'impulse buy' nature of such purchases which leads to a high abandonment rate. The unpredictability of temperament or type and the lack of pedigree history (particularly any defective genes or genetic illnesses in the breeding lines) becomes a major issue as many such dogs are bought as puppies whose adult characteristics are only expressed later.
Proponents argue that supply follows demand, and point out that there are bona fide reasons for the breeding of some of these crosses, notably to provide pets for people with allergies. However, the term "hypo-allergenic" is misleading due to the fact that most people are allergic to dog saliva and dander - an unavoidable aspect of owning nearly any dog.
Among the better known dog hybrids are Labradoodles and Australian Bulldogs, which each have their own breed fancy associations. Poodle crosses are popular.
Dog hybrids are not recognized by the main registries. They should not be confused with independent breeds, which are also not recognized. The difference lies in the longevity of the breed, the numbers of breeders and the existence of a legitimate breed club, the number of specimens of the breed past a certain number of generations, whether or not it breeds true to type, for how long a breed registry has been maintained, and the reason for the non-recognition. Often independent breed clubs oppose recognition, for reasons which usually concern maintaining independent control of the qualities of their chosen breed.
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[edit] Portmanteau names
With the long-time popularity of the "breed" name cockapoo, used since at least 1970 and constructed by combining elements of its two contributing breeds (Cocker Spaniel/Poodle), it has become extremely common to find mixed-breed dogs named with breed names likewise invented by portmanteau. The tendency for using such names in a jocular way dates back at least to Queen Elizabeth's Dorgis (Dachshund/Corgi). However, extremely few of these become mainstream "breeds" over long periods with determined breeders, and, as of 2004, cockapoo is still the only such combined name to make it into the dictionary. Nonetheless, names such as these commonly appear in for-sale ads and often lack consistency; a cross between a Maltese Terrier and a Poodle, for example, may be advertized as either a "Maltipoo" or a "Moodle".
Among these:
- Afador (Afghan Hound/Labrador Retriever)
- Afghan Retriever (Afghan Hound/Golden Retriever)
- Alapaha Blue Blood Bull Boxer (Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog/Boxer)
- American Bull Boxer American Bulldog/Boxer)
- American Pit Bull Boxer (American Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer)
- Basschshund Dachshund/Basset Hound
- Beago (Beagle/Golden Retriever)
- Bea-tzu (Beagle/Shih-tzu)
- Bepherd (Beagle/German Shepherd)
- Blue Boxer, Blue Paul Boxer, Scottish Bull Boxer (Blue Paul (Scottish Bull Terrier)/Boxer)
- Boglen Terrier (Boston Terrier/Beagle) (also sometimes known as a Boston Beagle)
- Bogle (Boxer/Beagle)
- Borador (Border Collie/Labrador Retriever)
- Bordachy (Pronounced /bʊə'dæ.ki/); Border Terrier/Dachshund)
- Borderjack (Border Collie/Jack Russell Terrier)
- Bordernese (Border Collie/Bernese Mountain Dog)
- BoShih (Boston Terrier/Shih-Tzu)
- Bospin (Boston Terrier/Miniature Pinscher)
- Boxador (Boxer/Labrador Retriever)
- Boxweiler (Boxer/Rottweiler)
- Buggs, Bug or Boston Pug (Boston terrier/Pug)
- Catahoula Bull Boxer (Catahoula Bulldog/Boxer)
- Cavachon (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Bichon)
- Cheeks (Chihuahua/Pekingese)
- Chi-Chon (Chihuahua/Bichon Frise)
- Chih-Bea (Pronounced /CHĒĒ-bēē/); Chihuahua/Beagle)
- Chiweiner (Chihuahua/Dachshund). (Also known as Chihweenie)
- Chug (Chihuahua/Pug)
- Cockachon (Cocker Spaniel/Bichon Frise)
- Coteranian (Coton de Tulear/Pomeranian (dog))
- Dachsador(Dachshund/Labrador)
- Dalmador (Labrador Retriever/Dalmatian)
- DameranianDachshund/Pomeranian
- DaugDachshund/Pug
- Dorgi Dachshund/Welsh Corgi
- DorkieDachshund/Yorkshire Terrier
- Doxie-chonDachshund/Bichon Frise
- Doxle (Beagle/Dachshund)
- EngAm Bulldog (American Bulldog/English Bulldog)
- English Bull Boxer (English Bulldog/Boxer)
- English Bullmatian (English Bulldog/Dalmatian)
- English Boston-Bulldog (Boston Terrier/English Bulldog)
- Faux Frenchbo Bulldog (Boston Terrier/French Bulldog)
- French Bull Boxer (French Bulldog/Boxer)
- Frenchie Pug (French Bulldog/Pug)
- Frengle (Beagle/French Bulldog)
- Gerbrador Sheptriever (German Shepherd/Labrador Retriever)
- Gerchowder (German Shepherd Dog/Chow Chow)
- Germen Chusky (German Shepherd Dog/Husky/Chow Chow)
- Golden Boxer (Golden Retriever/Boxer)
- Golden Mountain Dog (Golden Retriever/Bernese Mountain Dog)
- Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever/Poodle)
- Goldmation (Golden Retriever/Dalmatian)
- Gollie (Collie/Golden Retriever)
- Irish Staffordshire Bull Boxer, Irish Staff Boxer (Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Boxer)
- Jackabee (Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle)
- Jack-a-Pug,Jug (Jack Russell Terrier/Pug)
- Labernese (Labrador Retriever/Bernese Mountain Dog)
- Labradane (Labrador Retriever/Great Dane)
- Lab Rat Terrier (Labrador Retriever/Rat Terrier)
- Michonse (Maltese/Bichon)
- Miniature Schnoxie Dachshund/Miniature Schnauzer
- Mini Jack (Miniature Pinscher/Jack Russell)
- Morkie (Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier)
- Kelpie Collie (Australian Kelpie/Border Collie)
- Pinsky (Miniature Pinscher/Husky)
- Pit Bull Boxer (Bull Terrier/Boxer)
- Pit Pei (American Pit Bull Terrier/Shar Pei)
- Pointing Lab (Labrador Retriever/Pointer)
- Poodle hybrids of all kinds (such as cockapoo and schnoodle)
- Pugalier (Pug/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
- Puggle (Pug/Beagle)[1]. (also sometimes known as a Bug)
- Rat-Cha (Rat Terrier/Chihuahua)
- Reagle (Rottweiler/Beagle)
- Shih Pom (Shih Tzu/Pomeranian)
- Shih-poo {shih Tzu/Poodle}
- Shollie German Shepherd Dog/Rough Collie
- Silky-poo {Silky Terrier/Poodle}
- Staffordshire Bull Boxer (Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Boxer)
- St. Weiler (Rottweiler/Saint Bernard)
- Yo-Chon (Yorkshire Terrier/Bichon Frise)
[edit] Inter-Species Hybrids
See canid hybrid for details of dog hybrids between domestic dogs and wild species.
shoxer(shepard/boxer)
Labsky(labrador/Husky)
[edit] References
- Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed., 2004
