Mixed-breed
What the Heck is a Gerberian Shepsky?
Quite frankly, I’ve never heard that one before. Sure, we all kinds of doodle and -oodle and -poo designer breeds, and I’ve even heard of some -inu and quite a few -eagle breeds as well. Though, actually they are not breeds per se, but “hybrids”. That is – until they start breeding true after a certain […]
Is it fair to say that there aren’t many (temperament) surprises with a pure-bred animal?
by Tobyotter Question by jovianembassy: Is it fair to say that there aren’t many (temperament) surprises with a pure-bred animal? I myself, prefer mixed-breed animals, because I believe that they are healthier, and I don’t like the idea of someone breeding dogs and cats, when the size of their populations don’t need our help. But […]
Q&A: Is it fair to say that there aren’t many (temperament) surprises with a pure-bred animal?
Question by jovianembassy: Is it fair to say that there aren’t many (temperament) surprises with a pure-bred animal? I myself, prefer mixed-breed animals, because I believe that they are healthier, and I don’t like the idea of someone breeding dogs and cats, when the size of their populations don’t need our help. But as a […]
New Improved Dog DNA Test Now Covers 200+ Breeds And Varieties
GERMANTOWN, Md., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — You think she’s part Boxer, but it’s anyone’s guess why she has herding tendencies. Is your “Labradoodle” really the combination of a purebred Labrador Retriever and a purebred Poodle? Your Collie may look like a purebred, but is he really? For curious parents of mixed breed and presumed […]
Poodle Mixes: the Bich-Poo (Bichon Crossed with Poodle)
Poodle hybrids have become very popular in the past few years. The Bich-poo is a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Poodle. It is also known as a Bichonpoo and Poochon, as the name has not yet become standardized. These dogs play a big role in the current designer dog trend. The experimentation of […]