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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:
* Poodle hybrids of all kinds (such as cockapoo and schnoodle)
* Bichon Poo (Poodle/Bichon Fris??)
* Boglen Terrier (Boston Terrier/Beagle) (also sometimes known as a Boston Beagle)
* Bogle (Boxer/Beagle)
* Bordachy (Pronounced /b????'d??.ki/); Border Terrier/Dachshund)
* Borderjack (Border Collie/Jack Russell Terrier)
* Bug (Boston terrier/Pug or Beagle/Pug)
* Cavachon (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Bichon)
* Chiweiner (Chihuahua/Dachshund). (Also known as Chihweenie)
* Dalmador (Labrador Retriever/Dalmation)
* Gerchowder (German Shepherd Dog/Chow Chow)
* Kelpie Collie (Australian Kelpie/Border Collie)
* Pugalier (Pug/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)
* Puggle (Pug/Beagle)[1]. (also sometimes known as a Bug)
* Pit Pei (American Pit Bull Terrier/Shar Pei)
* Shih Pom (Shih Tzu/Pomeranian)
* Chih-Bea (Pronounced /CH????-b????/); Chihuahua/Beagle)
* Shollie German Shepherd Dog/Rough Collie
* Stasset (Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Basset Hound)
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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
these puppies, 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.
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.
Among the better known dog hybrids are Labradoodles and Australian
Bulldogs, which each have their own breed fancy associations. Poodle
crosses are also 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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