Mongrel dog (mutts and mestizos): character, training

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Dog accompanies man for more than one hundred years. Through the efforts of breeders, a great many different breeds were created, which differ in body structure, color, coat length, temperament and purpose. Some are huge, others can be carried in your pocket. But there is another species - outbred dogs, or the so-called mongrels. They do not have a pedigree and documents, but they know how to love, be faithful and faithfully serve the owner no worse than titled relatives.

Who are the mutts

This is the most numerous detachment, whose representatives are called “complex polyhybrid” by experts, and people simply call them mongrels. Pedigree dogs have been bred for decades, collecting the best qualities in each offspring. For some, instinct is of paramount importance, for others, strength and endurance. Any puppy from a thoroughbred dog is predictable - it is always known in advance what will grow out of it. For example, only spaniels can be born to spaniels, and not any other breed.

Pooch puppies are the result of free crossbreeding, so neither appearance norpersonality traits are not fixed at the genetic level. A charming and intelligent dog can grow out of a small fluffy lump, although it is also possible that she will not live up to expectations either by external qualities or by her mind. This, however, happens very rarely. Most of the owners of the mongrels will not exchange their pet for any, even the most beautiful thoroughbred dog. It is very difficult to classify mutts, they are so diverse.

Metis

This is another type of numerous detachment called "mongrel dog". They are a mixture of different breeds, and, perhaps, in several generations. Often it happens by chance, but sometimes it happens by design. Having received all the best from their parents, mestizos are distinguished by excellent he alth. They usually do not have genetic diseases. But the character is not always perfect. It is difficult to predict what traits a puppy will inherit from its parents. Small purebred dogs often show aggression towards children and animals. Large Métis can be difficult to manage and train.

Nevertheless, such dogs are in demand among people who, for financial reasons, cannot afford to purchase a thoroughbred puppy. The price for mestizos is much lower, and sometimes a non-purebred puppy can be received as a gift. Recently, the Labrador mix, obtained from crossing with a poodle, has become very popular. It was specially bred and even got its own name - Labradoodle. itan excellent guide, able to work even with disabled people who have special difficulties. Labradoodle is suitable not only for people with disabilities, but also for those who are allergic to animal hair. These dogs are excellent nannies, so families with children are happy to take them.

It is not uncommon today and a half-breed Labrador obtained by crossing a dog of this breed with a German shepherd, with a husky, with a sharpei. Having inherited the best qualities, such dogs also have a very unusual appearance.

Mongrel Dog Character

Rare breeds of dogs are as sociable and playful as mongrels. Animal psychologists say that the latter have practically no aggression towards their fellows. To strangers, a mongrel dog treats with a great deal of distrust. Sometimes she can show some tension in relation to children, but this does not mean at all that the mongrel is more dangerous than purebred dogs. In terms of aggressiveness, it is significantly inferior to German and Caucasian Shepherds, Rottweilers and Black Terriers.

Working qualities and training

The pedigree of a dog undoubtedly has a positive effect on the ability to learn. A purebred shepherd dog, a boxer or a giant schnauzer learn new commands much faster than a purebred dog. But despite this, most mongrel owners are quite happy with the behavior of their pets on the training ground. These dogs are well trained, and also learn the rules and norms of behavior well.

It is possible that in most cases, mongrels are inferior to thoroughbred counterparts in some working qualities, such as a keen sense of smell, discipline, etc. But it is not uncommon for a mutt to perform well as a service dog. She can be a reliable guard or watchman, in no way inferior to a thoroughbred dog.

He alth

In matters of he alth, mongrels have significant advantages over purebred dogs. They are less susceptible to a number of diseases characteristic of a particular breed. Their immunity is more stable. A mongrel dog easily tolerates temperature changes and adverse weather conditions. In the conditions of the street, where there is a hard screening and the strongest survive, the mongrels develop sufficient good he alth.

Mongrel Virtues

People who want to get a reliable friend and companion for themselves will like mongrels, and in some ways they even surpass purebred dogs:

• They rarely suffer from hereditary diseases. Street born mongrel puppies survive almost everything.
• Mongrel are very trainable. They do not have a built-in scheme with fixed instincts, like purebred dogs.
• Mongrel dogs are distinguished by endurance and unpretentiousness in food.
• They are unique - it's hard to find two identical mongrels.
• The devotion of these dogs to their owner knows no bounds. Until the last days, they will adore him, expressing a great feeling of love andaffection.
• In the role of a watchman or guard, a mongrel is in no way inferior to thoroughbred dogs.

Of course, in turn, each individual dog has its own specific advantages and disadvantages.

Mongrel Clubs

Today, there are more and more organizations and clubs that help owners of purebred dogs to properly raise their pet. Specialists conduct general courses on training, obedience, watchdog and tracking work. An excellent opportunity to show your unique pet to the public is an exhibition of purebred dogs, which has already become a common event in both large and small cities of our country.

It doesn't really matter what breed a dog has when you see his devoted look and willingness to follow any command. And good and bad dogs, like people, meet, regardless of what titles and titles their ancestors have.