Hybrid dogs?

I saw this show one time on TV that was displaying hybrid dogs. I saw this one that I really liked and I can閳ユ獩 remember it閳ユ獨 name. I閳ユ獟l describe it for you and maybe you can help me so I can do a search and find a breeder.

On the show the dog was grey (although they showed other colors in pictures) It was all of about 6-7 pounds and fit in the lady閳ユ獨 arm. It looked like a TV style Shaolin monk, with short hair and a long mustache about 10 or so inches. It definitely looked Asian, but that doesn閳ユ獩 mean it was an Asian dog. Just bred to look that way.

Does anyone know the breed of this hybrid so I can do a search?

Hybrid dogs?

Long coat? Short? Snubbed nose?

Try looking here:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/designerdogs...

*2nd page has all the hybrid crosses so you should be able to find it there!

Good luck!

Hybrid dogs?

Shih Tzu cross? Pekingese cross? Maltese cross? Coton cross? Some crosses are better known than others, like Maltie-poos and Peek-a-poos, but some could be a mixture less well known. With crossbreeds and hybrids, it could have been anything - since they aren't recognised by kennel clubs as actual breeds there's no breed standard for them. And dogs groomed for the show ring often look astonishingly different to pet dogs regularly groomed - if it was show clipped and groomed it might not necessarily have the same coat naturally as on the show.

Edit: See poster below - definitely not a dog to spend money on. However trendy it might be, 'hybrids' are crossbreeds, and there are plenty of those in shelters everywhere.

Hybrid dogs?

It's a mutt- there's no point in asking, because I doubt anyone will be able to help you. Hybrid dogs all look different, even if they are the same type of mix. There is no standard for a mutt.

In any case, no responsible breeder will ever breed a mutt. Why would you pay hundreds, even thousands, for a dog you cannot even show? It won't even have papers! It isn't even a breed!

If you ever find out what mix this is, please look in shelters before you run off and spend a load of money to be "trendy".

EDIT: Whether you're willing to pay for it is irrelevant. It is whether you should or should not pay for it. Buying a dog from an irresponsible breeder is a big "screw you" to the millions of animals dying in shelters. You are acknowledging a problem, but deciding that you'd rather...well, I really can't think of any explanation as to why you would want to buy a mutt over rescue one.

The fact of the matter is, whatever breed of dog this is, it shouldn't be hard to find in a shelter. You would be saving a dog's life, saving money, making room in the shelter for more dogs, and you would be protesting the irresponsible backyard breeders and puppy millers that are the cause of millions of dogs dying in shelters.

Please, have a heart.

EDIT: LOL! "Racists"? Sorry, I don't see that.

First off, I am not a breeder. Clearly, I am a big advocate for rescue. The breeds we have today were created for a purpose- most of them as working dogs. They were not made by throwing together two bad examples of a purebred whatever and giving cutsie names to whatever comes out. They were bred for temperament, workability, stamina, health, color, etc. etc. There is a HUGE difference between breeding a dog to create a breed and breeding a mix to make money.

Most of the people who answered your question know exactly what they're talking about. Many of them have years of experience in the dog world. There ARE unregistered breeds today (IE: the Shiloh Shepard) that are well on their way to becoming recognized by the AKC. Some designer breeds were actually bred to get health issues out of a specific breed. Shar Pei dogs are notourious for their health problems. Awhile back, someone mixed a excellent example of the Shar Pei breed with a excellent example of a Pug and ended up with what is now known as an "Ori Pei". It is basically a smaller version of the Shar Pei, BUT there is still no distinct look for the breed.

The Shiloh Shepard, on the other hand, DOES have a distinct look to it. There IS a breed standard for the dog, though it is not a standard recognized by the AKC. The Shiloh Shepard is a cross between several breeds of dog with a focus on the German Shepard. It was created to get the health issues out of the German Shepard (and also focus on better temperament with children).

You are ignoring the options you have been given. No one is telling you to not get this mix of dog, they are just asking you to adopt rather than support an unethical backyard breeder or puppy miller. Don't be afraid to do a bit of research on the subject before you go and get the dog. It is absolutely amazing what you can learn in such a short amount of time. I have less than a year of experience with training and working with dogs, yet I know all of this already. You could too! All it takes is a bit of work.

Hybrid dogs?

its just a mutt... there is no such thing as a "hybrid" dog. A hybrid animal is the offspring of 2 different species... all breeds of dog are the same specie.

That little dog was a mixed breed of 2 or more breeds.. even if you did find the exact same mix, it will not look or act the same as the dog you saw on TV.

If you want a mixed breed dog, why not adopt instead? www.petfinder.com there are lots of small cute mixes in need of homes.

edited to add:

it is NOT its "own breed" its still a MUTT. It takes YEARS of selective breeding to create a breed.. anything that someone would label a "hybrid" is still a MUTT.. and is most likely only an f1 or f2 cross... you will NOT find another one exactly like it. That is the fun thing about mutt is that they are unique. If you want a cute little mutt go adopt.. do not buy from a "breeder".. buying supports unethical breeding practices. There are plenty of mixes in shelters waiting for homes. I cannot condone the concept of breeding mutts while so many die waiting for homes!

Hybrid dogs?

Technically, they're not hybrids. That's just what the media calls them. They're cross-breeds or mutts. I'm not sure what breed you're looking for. Just do a google image search for pekingese or shi-tzu mixes. I'm sure you'll find it. But when you do I hope you'll look into adoption. "Designer mutts" are a big fad right now. But people keep adopting the puppies and then getting rid of them when they're older and not so cute. Not to mention that they're being ridiculously overbred due to their demand right now. You can find TONS of designer mutts on petfinder. That's where I found my "puggle".

Hybrid dogs?

Check with your shelter, or look online at the channels page, they should have the info you are looking for. As for the "they've been bred over and over to make a breed" No they haven't. The "hybrids" are usually from purebred parents of two different breeds. They are not recognized as a breed, they are not able to guarantee traits as they would with a breed and spending more than 100$ on a mutt that you can find in a shelter is pathetic.

Hybrid dogs?

Well first off they have not been breed over and over to make it閳ユ獨 own breed they are mutts they are not a breed and most are first generation so look out for major health problems. They have not been on the scene for long enough to be a 閳ユ競reed閳?to create a breed you have to have years of research on the originators of the line as well as the offspring and to do that they wont sell them for a few generations. Most breeds out there today took hundreds of years to create. What you are looking for can be found at a shelter.

Hybrid dogs?

For a search.....You can log on to http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/hybriddogs.h...

click on hybrid dog info. It will bring up different mixes of dogs. Most will have pictures you can look at to see what you think this dog may be mixed with. It is pretty much anyone guess at this point.

Now........hybrids, mutts, cross breeds, designer dogs. No matter what people wish to call them have ALL been around for years and years. They are nothing new. People now are just breeding them to make money, thinking they are some new breed. They are not a breed, they are a mixed breed dog. You can find the same cross breed puppies at shelters all over the world. They will cost a lot less and are UTD on vaccinations and some have already been spayed or neutered.

For another good search........You may also find this type of pup on

http://www.petfinder.com/ Put in your city and state and it will bring up pets needing homes. They are at shelters,rescues or foster homes. There are many mix breed, designer, hybrid, looking for a loving home.