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Encyclopedia > Dog hybrids and crossbreeds
This dog is cross between a pointer and a dalmatian.
This dog is cross between a pointer and a dalmatian.

A dog hybrid is a cross between two different breeds. Hybrids are also known as crossbreeds or crossbreds. A dog of unknown parentage is called a mixed-breed dog. Image File history File links Information. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Pointers pointing stance The Pointer is a group of dog breeds; specifically, they are a type of gundog typically used in hunting birds. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show the wide range of dog breed sizes. ... A healthy mixed-breed dog shows hybrid vigor. ...


In biology, the word hybrid has two meanings. The first meaning is the result of interbreeding between two animals or plants of different taxa. Hybrids between different species within the same genus are sometimes known as interspecific hybrids or crosses. Hybrids between different sub-species within a species are known as intra-specific hybrids. The cross-breeding of dogs is closest to the latter. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... // This article is about a biological term. ... A taxon (plural taxa) is an element of a taxonomy, e. ...


The second meaning of "hybrid" is crosses between populations, breeds or cultivars of a single species. This second meaning is often used in plant and animal breeding.


In less technical conversation (and particularly in the dog world) the word hybrid refers to selective breed 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. Also see: 2002 (number). ...


Some dog hybrids are now being selectively bred. The term designer dogs is often used to refer to these crosses. The practice causes much controversy; opponents cite the often exorbitant prices charged for what is essentially a mutt. Mutt has more than one meaning: When referring to a dog, mutt means a mixed-breed dog with parents from different breeds. ...


Proponents point out that there are bona fide reasons for the breeding of some of these crosses (the Labradoodle, for example, was first bred as a guide dog for visually impaired people with allergies), and also that the available research shows that crossbreds on average live longer and healthier lives (see mixed breed dogs and heterosis/hybrid vigor). This article needs cleanup. ... A healthy 13-year-old mixed-breed dog shows hybrid vigor. ... Heterosis is increased strength of different characteristics in hybrids; the possibility to obtain a better individual by combining the virtues of its parents. ...


Among the better known dog hybrids are Labradoodles and Australian Bulldogs, which each have their own breed fancy associations. Poodle crosses are popular. A Labradoodle is a crossbred or hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. ... The Australian Bulldog, also known as the Aussie Bulldog, is a developing dog breed from Australia. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...


In some dog sports, particularly Flyball, hybrids have become very popular. The Borderjack (Border Collie/Jack Russell Terrier) is desirable because it retains the small size of the Jack Russell but has the athletic ability and trainability of the Border Collie. The Borderstaffy (Border Collie/Staffordshire Bull Terrier) is prized because it has the speed of a Border Collie and the strength of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Dogs from two teams race against each other over parallel lines of jumps. ... The Border Collie is a hardworking breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... The Border Collie is a hardworking breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...


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.


Whilst the trend to produce hybrid or designer dogs is considered new it is, in fact, a continuation of the centries old practice of selective breeding. All dog breeds were created for a particular purpose, usually some form of hunting, hearding or guarding. These tasks have been largely replaced by the need to produce healthly dogs with good temprements as domestic companions or pets.

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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 2006, Cockapoo and Labradoodle are still the only such combined names 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 and a Poodle, for example, may be advertized as either a "Maltipoo" or a "Moodle". A Cockapoo or Cockerpoo is a hybrid dog, created by crossing a American Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, in most cases the Miniature Poodle or Toy Poodle. ... A healthy mixed-breed dog shows hybrid vigor. ... A portmanteau (IPA pronunciation: RP, US) is a word or morpheme that fuses two or more words or word parts to give a combined or loaded meaning. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...


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The Afghan Hound is a very old sighthound dog breed. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian (see Breed names), is a popular breed of dog. ... Bichon is the name for a group of related toy dogs. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... Cocker Spaniel refers to two different breeds of dogs, both of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin: They are hunter dogs. ... The Boglen Terrier (http://www. ... The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The Border Collie is a hardworking breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... The Border Collie is a hardworking breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... The Border Collie is a hardworking breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. ... The Bernese Mountain Dog (also called Berner Sennenhund or Bouvier Bernois) is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. ... The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. ... The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Min Pin by fanciers, is a toy breed of dog. ... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... A Rottweiler is a large, robust and powerful dog breed originating in Germany. ... The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... A Bulldog, which is also known colloquially as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... A Cavachon is a type of dog that is a hybrid between a Bichon Frise and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Bichon is the name for a group of related toy dogs. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Min Pin by fanciers, is a toy breed of dog. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... Country of origin Belgium / France / Mediterranean region Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Bichon Fris (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small dog that is the size of a large cat. ... The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. ... Chorkie is an American hybrid breed of dog. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. ... Chug A chug is considered a canine mix between a chihuahua and pug and is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club [1] [2]. For more information on the chug dog breed, including pictures, you can visit: Chug Puppies Categories: | ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... Cocker Spaniel refers to two different breeds of dogs, both of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin: They are hunter dogs. ... Country of origin Belgium / France / Mediterranean region Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Bichon Fris (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small dog that is the size of a large cat. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... A dorgi A dorgi is a dog which is a cross between a dachshund and a Welsh corgi. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... The Cardigans ears (left) are somewhat larger than the Pembrokes (right). ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... Country of origin Belgium / France / Mediterranean region Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Bichon Fris (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small dog that is the size of a large cat. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. ... A Bulldog, which is also known colloquially as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of dog that originated in England. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Goldendoodle or Groodle is a hybrid dog, crossbred between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... Labrador (also Coast of Labrador) is a region of Atlantic Canada. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... The Boxer is a German developed breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog, with a smooth fawn or brindled coat and square-jawed muzzle. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... The Bernese Mountain Dog (also called Berner Sennenhund or Bouvier Bernois) is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. ... A Rough Collie Collie refers to various breeds of herding dog originating primarily in Scotland. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... The Golden Retriever is a popular breed of dog, originally developed to retrieve shot game during hunting. ... The Dalmatian is a breed of dog, noted for its white coat with either black or liver spots. ... Husky is a general term for several breeds of dogs used as sled dogs. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... The Bernese Mountain Dog (also called Berner Sennenhund or Bouvier Bernois) is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its giant size and gentle personality. ... A Labradoodle is a crossbred or hybrid dog created by crossing the Labrador Retriever and the Standard or Miniature Poodle. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... The Poodle is a breed of dog; specifically, it is a gundog noted for its ability in the water. ... Country of origin Poland and Germany Common nicknames Classification and breed standards The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Poland and East Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. ... The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Min Pin by fanciers, is a toy breed of dog. ... The Jack Russell Terrier is a type of small, principally white-bodied, terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. ... The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. ... Pekeapoo dog A Pekeapoo (or, sometimes, Peekapoo) is a crossbred dog created by breeding a purebreed Poodle with a purebreed Pekingese. ... Pekingese or Pekinese is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Stds AKC: Sporting Stds ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds CKC: Group 1 — Sporting Dogs Stds KC (UK): Gun dog Stds NZKC: Gun dog Stds UKC: Gun Dog Stds The Labrador Retriever (Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed... An English Pointer, often called simply a Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. ... This Maltipoo lies down in the heat of a sunlit windowsill. ... A Cockapoo or Cockerpoo is a hybrid dog, created by crossing a American Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle, in most cases the Miniature Poodle or Toy Poodle. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... For other uses, see Chihuahua (disambiguation). ... Country of origin Poland and Germany Common nicknames Classification and breed standards The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Poland and East Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. ... For other uses, see Chihuahua (disambiguation). ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A puggle is a crossbreed between two breeds of dogs, a pug and a beagle. ... Pug is also a common name for some smaller moths in the family Geometridae. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed. ... The Rat-Cha is a type of dog that is a hybrid between a Chihuahua and a Rat Terrier. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For other uses, see Chihuahua (disambiguation). ... A Rottweiler is a large, robust and powerful dog breed originating in Germany. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Schnauzer is a German type of dog. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... For other uses, see Chihuahua (disambiguation). ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Country of origin Poland and Germany Common nicknames Classification and breed standards The Pomeranian is a breed of dog in the spitz family, named for the Pomerania region of Poland and East Germany, and classed as a toy dog breed because of its small size. ... The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. ... Cocker Spaniel refers to two different breeds of dogs, both of which are commonly called simply Cocker Spaniel in their countries of origin: They are hunter dogs. ... Country of origin United States Classification Breed standards (external links) AKC, UKC Notes The CKC miscellaneous class is for breeds working towards full recognition. ... For other uses, see Chihuahua (disambiguation). ... An adult Whoodle. ... Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Categories: Stub | Dog breeds ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. ... Country of origin Belgium / France / Mediterranean region Classification Breed standards (external links) FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC A Bichon Fris (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small dog that is the size of a large cat. ...

Inter-Species Hybrids

See canid hybrid for details of dog hybrids between domestic dogs and wild species. Canid hybrids are the result of interbreeding between two different species of the canine (dog) family (Canidae). ...


Famous Mutt

Benji is the name of a fictitious dog who was the focus of several movies in the 1970s and 1980s and is also the title of the first film in the series. ... Muttley, as seen on Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines Muttley is a Hanna-Barbera animated fictional character created by Iwao Takamoto, and was voiced by Don Messick (who also voiced Scooby-Doo) and now by Billy West. ... Dick Dastardly, Zilly, Klunk, and Muttley, the members of the Vulture Squadron. ...

References

  • Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th ed., 2004

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Dog hybrids and crossbreeds - Biocrawler (347 words)
A dog hybrid is a cross between two purebred dogs of 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.
Dog hybrids are not recognized by the main registries.
Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Kennel club (782 words)
By the mid-1800s, ownership of selectively bred dogs was common among the affluent throughout Europe.
The first dog show in England was held in 1859, which was a social affair held by English aristocrats to raise funds for charity.
Within three years, the Acclimitation Société held the first dog show on the European continent in Paris, exhibiting a range of breeds, although the definition of guarding a breed remained open to interpretation.
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