Metis dachshunds: characteristics of popular hybrids and features of their care

Small breed dogs remain favorites among the rest of the animals living together with the person in his home. Today, a lover of faithful four-legged pets will be able to choose an animal from a large number of different breeds, where dachshunds are especially popular. In the light of its relevance, one can now find mixed variations of a hunting dog, no less interesting in terms of exterior and behavior.

The dachshund breed is represented by animals with well-developed hunting instincts. Dogs stand out among the rest of the pets with an elongated torso, an active and friendly disposition, and short limbs. As a rule, the sizes of dachshunds rarely exceed 20 centimeters at the withers, weight varies between 6-10 kilograms. Dogs live no more than 15 years.

Since this breed is very popular among breeders of hunting partner dogs, as well as among lovers of dogs containing them at home, today you can meet a mix of dachshunds with various large and small dogs. Mestizos adopt exterior and behavioral characteristics from their parents, and are also distinguished by increased training abilities in comparison with purebred and purebred animals.

Hybrids are positioned as designer dogs, however, due to the loss of purebred qualities, exhibitions are not allowed. When breeding mestizos, it can be quite difficult to predict the result of a cross, since no breeder can reliably state how an animal’s organism behaves. Particularly unpredictable can be crossbreeding dachshunds with curs.

Such hybrids, like any other animals, have strengths and weaknesses. The advantages of mestizo dachshunds include the following qualities:

• as a rule, most of the crossed hunting dogs are resistant to a variety of diseases;
• the mestizo life expectancy in most cases will be higher than that of purebred individuals, this is due to genetic characteristics;
• lactating females are distinguished by a high level of milk, so they can feed more puppies;
• dogs are not distinguished by their high cost, therefore, are available to most breeders.

Among the minuses of hybrids of hunting dachshunds, the following should be noted.

• In each case of crossing animals of two breeds, there is a risk of obtaining a completely unpredictable result. This applies not only to the exterior of the dog, even if it is small in size, but also to its behavioral qualities. Thus, an outwardly attractive dachshund can acquire a very aggressive disposition, especially when using ordinary mongrels as the second animal.
• Also, there is always a high probability that the mestizo will inherit from its even purebred parents not only positive features of the breed, but also negative ones.

Mestizo dachshunds with any other breed are not recognized by the MKF and FCI. Therefore, the main purpose of such a dog remains to interact with a person as a pet and companion. Today there are a lot of hybrids, among which the following are most in demand.

In terms of the exterior, in most cases, the animal will have pronounced features of both breeds, but with greater similarity to the spaniel. These dogs usually have the same elongated body as the dachshund, and also have an incredibly active disposition. The body of the animal will be covered with long hair, the color of the animal is different. As a rule, a dog at the withers reaches 25-30 centimeters with a mass of about 10 kilograms. Since both breeds are hunting, the hybrid will be with similar instincts, so it will require long walks in the fresh air.

The dog will be smaller than average in size, the pet is characterized by a playful disposition, the color is usually transmitted from Jack Russell, and the constitution looks like a dachshund. Dogs are very loyal to humans, suffer greatly in loneliness.

Active hybrid with an elongated body. The animal remembers and executes commands well. The dog’s face will be small, the ears will be small, erect, set wide apart.

Pets are active and friendly, ideal for families with small children. The contact animal is not only in relation to the person, but also to other pets in the home, if there are any. The exterior resembles a dachshund more, and the mestizo character will inherit from the Yorkshire Terrier.

The animal will inherit the external qualities from the parent of the hunting breed, however, the coat and color will be similar to the exterior of the Spitz.The dog loves outdoor games, stands out for courage. However, in the process of training it can demonstrate stubbornness, therefore, problems with training are possible.

A hybrid in this case will turn out with a strong torso and the presence of skin folds with an elongated body shape. The dog is not aggressive when it comes into contact with a person; it is in good contact with other animals in the house.

The animal will inherit its size from a dachshund, the dog's paws will be short, its muzzle is more like a husky. This also applies to coat color and its density. At the withers, the hybrid does not grow more than 30 centimeters, while the weight of the pet can vary between 10–20 kilograms. The character will be dominated by wayward notes, while the pet willingly spends time with the younger members of the family.

The exterior of the dog will look more like a poodle, but only as a mini copy. As for the coat and limbs, the animal will inherit them from the dachshund. An active dog, but lends itself well to training.

Dogs with short legs and an elongated torso, the hunting instinct will be pronounced in the hybrid, the animal is very devoted to its owner.

The pet is suitable for active breeders, as it has a hyperactive disposition. The animals are characterized by average body sizes, as well as good innate hunter skills. The average weight of the dog will be 5 kilograms. Her ears will be erect, the color may be different.

The exterior of the dog will be distinguished by its uniqueness, since the animals will inherit the small body of the dachshund, while the head will be disproportionately large, as its external characteristics will resemble a fighting dog. Usually, the height at the withers of the mestizo is 35–38 centimeters.

In this case, it is quite difficult to predict which exterior qualities the mestizo will inherit, and this also concerns the nature of the pet. In most cases, the animal will look like a yard dog, as outbred genes will dominate. A great variety is observed in the color of such dogs. On average, their weight will not exceed 10-15 kilograms, with an increase of about 30 centimeters.

In this case, the dog will look like a dachshund, only its size will slightly exceed the established standards for the breed. A mixed breed muzzle will always be like a shepherd’s face, this also applies to color. The dog stands out with its excellent intellect, good disposition and average activity. The growth of the animal will not exceed 35 centimeters.

The animal has quite interesting exterior qualities, in most cases the body of the dog is elongated, and the muzzle with a flat nose, the tail will also be akin to the peculiar “bagel” of the Pekingese. As for the wool, in this version you can find a hybrid with an elongated coat or smooth-haired mestizo. Color can be black and white, red or dark fawn. Dogs are small, their mass will vary between 5-8 kilograms.

Breeders call this crossbreed a mini-copy of the latest breed. The paws of the animal are short, the body and face are moderately elongated. In terms of contact with humans, dogs demonstrate good nature, and hunting qualities are also transmitted to the mestizo. Such a pet is recommended to be purchased for the elderly, for maintenance in families with small children.

Caring for hybrids of dogs of different breeds is reduced to the implementation of mandatory measures regarding the maintenance of the house of a four-legged friend.If the pet has inherited a long coat, then the animal will need to be combed out regularly, combing the dog 2-3 times a week is considered optimal. Since each mestizo will inherit a tendency to dig land from a dachshund, hybrids will have to be bathed more often, you can also visit grooming salons with your pet.

Mandatory hygiene measures are cleaning the ears and eyes. This is best done with wet cotton pads. In some breeds, the organs of vision are a vulnerable part of the body, and therefore require regular care. The dog needs to cut its nails as they grow back.

Each week, the pet needs to brush his teeth using a brush and toothpaste intended for dogs. Some hybrids will not be able to live on the street or in the aviary, so the choice is to study the characteristics of each breed. Pets will need daily two-time walks in the fresh air.

Dachshunds are predisposed to gain weight, despite their activity, so the breeder must strictly control the mestizo diet. For feeding, you can use industrial feed or natural food. It is important to provide the dog with all the necessary vitamins and minerals. A couple of times a month you can arrange a dog fasting days. The mestizo menu should be dominated by lean meat, sour-milk products, vegetables and boiled cereals. Industrial feed must be premium. Hybrids will need vitamin complexes regularly.

An important point in the maintenance of such dogs is socialization and training. Animals must obey their master, because even a small dog who considers himself a leader in the family, due to the lack of proper education, can be a danger to humans. The breeder is not recommended to show aggression, as well as to beat the dog. Training should be regular, it is best to conduct them in the fresh air.

The main distinguishing feature of a hybrid from a purebred animal will be the exterior, in addition, a person, observing the behavior of a dog, may find in it some behavioral qualities not characteristic of the breed. It will also indicate a cross between a dog and another breed. When planning to purchase a purebred animal, you should study the established standards inherent in such pets. For mestizos, similar parameters are not available.

In addition to an independent analysis of the exterior and behavioral qualities, indicate that the puppy is a thoroughbred, there will be a chip or a mark on the dog. The number indicated on them will be registered in the pedigree, which will be a vivid confirmation of the pedigree origin of the animal. Métis of such "tips" will not be due to its hybrid origin.

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