Hybrid dogs are those dogs bred to blend different breeds into one. Breeders seek to combine some of the best qualities and characteristics of both parent breeds into a single pet. While there are some exceptions, most hybrid dogs use purebred parents. Hybrid dogs are sometimes referred to as "designer dogs." Hybrid
dogs may have unexpected characteristics in addition to those being sought. This is because some of these are fairly new breed mixes and because the parents are not always 100% purebred. It is also, of course, because a hybrid dog could have any combination of the components of the parent breeds. To get an idea of what a hybrid dog could be like, study all the characteristics of the breeds involved and consider all possible combinations. This includes physical characteristics, temperament, health issues, and every other aspect of the dog.
The American Canine Hybrid Club recognizes hybrid dogs that are bred from purebred parents. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of possible breeds of hybrid dogs. Most hybrid dogs are named for some combination of the names of the parent breeds. Some of these names are very straight forward and make it clear what breeds are involved. Other names add a bit of tongue twisting or fun to the name.
The following is a list of many types of hybrid dogs, and the breeds used to create them. This list certainly does not include all types of hybrid dogs, but is a sampling.
- >li>Afador -- Afghan Hound and Labrador
- Affenhuahua -- Affenpinscher and Chihuahua
- Affenpoo -- Affenpinscher and Poodle
- Afollie - Afghan Hound and Collie
- Akita Shepherd - Akita Inu and German Shepherd
- American Eagle Dog - American Eskimo and Beagle
- Bagle Hound - Basset Hound and Beagle
- Basschshund - Basset Hound and Dachshund
- Basston - Basset Hound and Boston Terrier
- Beaglier -- Beagle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Bich-poo -- Bichon Frise and Poodle
- Borador - Border Collie and Labrador Retriever
- BoShih -- Boston Terrier and Shih Tzu
- Brat -- Boston Terrier and Rat Terrier
- Cairnoodle - Cairn Terrier and Poodle
- Cavachon - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise
- Cheeks -- Chihuahua and Pekingese
- Chiweenie -- Chihuahua and Dachshund
- Chorkie -- Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier
- Doodleman Pischer - Doberman Pinscher and Standard Poodle
- Dorkie -- Dachshund and Yorkshire Terrier
- Eskafon - American Eskimo Dog and Brussels Griffon
- Foodle -- Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier
- Gollie - Golden Retriever and Collie
- Havamalt -- Havanese and Maltese
- Jug - Jack Russell Terrier and Pug
- Labmaraner - Labrador Retriever and Weimaraner
- Mauzer - Maltese and Miniature Schnauzer
- Paperanian -- Papillon and Pomeranian
- Puggle -- Pug and Beagle
- Schnocker -- Schnauzer and Cocker Spaniel
- Torkie -- Toy Fox Terrier and Yorkie
- Whoodle - Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier and Poodle
- Yorktese --Yorkshire Terrier and Maltese
- Zuchon - Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu
Think carefully about whether a hybrid dog is right for you. Consider not only all the traits you want the dog to have but also all those traits you do not want the dog to have. You may find that the temperament or appearance of your hybrid has the least appealing qualities of both breeds used, so consider carefully before selecting a hybrid dog.
