Metis are often found in nature, both among people and in animals. Mixing two different rocks of one species may be random or targeted to get a certain qualities. For example, a mix of a wolf with a shepherd can give a strong and hardy offspring, however, it can be wild and aggressive.
In history, there are examples of Mix of German Shepherd with Rottweiler, Dogs, Siberian and Caucasian Shepherd, Samoyed, Golden Retrieves, Dachshunds and many other breeds. There were cases when multiple breed mixing led to the appearance of a new one. However, not always methuses are recognized by national cynologists.
general characteristics
Metis is the offspring obtained when crossing two or more breeds. Such offspring, as a rule, in some parameters exceeds its parents. For example, it becomes stronger, rustier, less susceptible to diseases, less aggressive and so on. Also, for obstacles, it is characteristic that they give offspring both among themselves and with other rocks. Most often, the appearance of metots occurs as a result of human intervention, with targeted animal experiments.
The resulting dog has the features of both of his parents, but their combination often allows you to get even a new breed. Mixing dog species can occur both randomly, especially with respect to the mongrels or those dogs that are on the street without proper supervision.
Varieties of obstacles and their description
One example of obstacles can be called Metis Caucasian and Central Asian Shepherd . Many believe that these two breeds are close relatives, which is manifested by the presence of similar features in appearance and behavior. However, dog breeders use representatives of these species to obtain strong and strong puppies. Children from such "marriages" are obtained by massive, powerful and appearance approaching the Caucasian Shepherd.
Puppies have thick and strong muscular paws, long and fluffy tail, which is more likely to stop. The wool is thick, long, with a good undercoat layer, arms around the head "collar", and the rest of the body covers more evenly. It happens the following paintings: white, dark brown, gray, redhead or beige.
Stafford and German Shepherd hybrids They differ in unpredictable character, high battle skills, increased aggressiveness and stubbornness. At the same time, it is dogs from average to a large size similar to Staffordshire Terrier externally. Wool usually unintended and special problems does not deliver. Such dogs are not recommended to start to start if there are children in the house.
Memets Senbernar and Shepherd You can meet not so often, but this does not mean that they are not popular. These are large in size of dogs that have a somewhat awesome appearance, however, by the nature of the dogs are calm, balanced, stress resistant. Such dogs are excellent defenders and guards, as well as just true friends.
Chihuahua and German Shepherd puppies They grow into small dogs, rather, they can be attributed to small (if shepherd genes predominate, then growth is somewhat higher). Such dogs feel great in the apartment, Love to play, sociable, smart and obedient.
When crossing Pit Bull and the Germans are pretty cute puppies. They are characterized by calm, pronounced protective properties. Most often, the wool color is brown, there may be black splashes, and the eyes of Dark dogs.
When "marriage" boxer and chicks Cute medium puppies are born, loving children who are characterized by friendliness and high guard properties. However, such dogs can be stubborn.
Malamute when mixed with husky and german shepherd Gives an unusual offspring. In the appearance of metis, you can take for a wolf, however, the dog is not at all dangerous as it may seem. Such dogs are friendly and perfectly soldered with children, their character is calm and balanced.
Rottweiler can also be crossed with a German. The offspring is characterized by such features: these are large animals, in character are distinguished by curiosity, tranquility, activity and mobility, self-confidence. Such dogs can show attempts to dominate the house in relation to other animals and even the owners. Dog well performs protective and security work.
Hybrids of West Siberian Likes and Shepherd - Large and hardy animals capable of performing various tasks, up to the role of a riding dog. This is a very devoted pet pet, possessing a thin scent and hearing. Of the minuses, it can be noted that they can run away, it is bad to obey, wayward and little tend to learn.
The Machine of Belgian (Malinaua) and German Shepherds is well suited for military service. Often have a red color, in size - somewhat less chimney, to which they and character. These are hardy animals capable of rapidly developing the speed of running. Therefore, they are very valued in police services.
Metisi Doberman and Germans have certain negative sides. For example, they poorly tolerate loneliness, need high physical exertion, react poorly to other animals on "their" territory, have an aggressive appearance. However, there is a mass of positive moments: dogs are soldered with children, are quite calm and smart, it is easy to train, obedient, do not show unreasonable aggressiveness. Such methuses have high watchdogs and protective potential.
The mixture of the wolf and the German is distinguished by excellent health. However, this offspring is quite difficult to get. Usually for this use "homemade" wolf and males of German shepherd. The offspring is called wipes. Outwardly, they resemble their Mother-Wolf. Wolves are excellent wigs and hunters. Animals are well oriented on the ground.
Metisi from Eastern European and German Shepherds have such characteristics : often exceed the growth of their parents (height in the withers can be more than 70 cm, and the weight is 60 kg), have a strong and muscular proportional body of dark colors (dark brown, black). These are calm and smart dogs, easy to learn, are perfectly suitable for living in the family, get along with children and love games. The dog acknowledges "his", and the stranger refers to alertness, however, does not exist excessive aggression.
Puppies outdoor resemble fluffy teddy toys. However, they have a persistent character, so you need to take care and caution in communicating with them. They are characterized by waybirth, independence, fearlessness. Such dogs are stubborn, confident, freedom-loving. There may be aggressiveness and malice, somewhat unpredictable. Therefore, it is important for them to pay a lot of attention from an early age, conquer authority. Such dogs often obey only one owner, and the rest simply ignore.
Frequent phenomena become uncontrollable mating of a mongrel and German shepherd. In such cases, sheeproyoids are obtained. Such dogs are distinguished by strong health, immunity to many pathogens, do not require special care. In eating and housing conditions are unpretentious. Pros of training and training are distinguished by loyalty and devotion to the owner.
The mixture of Akita Inu and German gives offspring, stubborn in a double size, since both parents have such features. However, such methuses are excellent family dogs and get along with children. In the upbringing of puppies, patience is needed, consistency and self-confidence, time and attentiveness. In this case, the pet will grow excellent dog. Adult dogs belong to the category of large dogs, so a spacious booth in the yard is better suitable for housing. Also, a separate important point is the necessary adequate physical activity. This mixer is characterized by an increased energeticness, so the walks must be appropriate.
The Siberian Shepherd is the result of the pairing of German shepherd and husky. Also called whispels. These are hardy, smart, faithful, energetic, sociable, playful, obedient pets. They have strongly developed protective and security instincts. One of the important points is their thick and thick wool, which makes accommodation in hot and warm climatic zones with uncomfortable. Wool may be of such colors: brown, gray, black, and eyes are blue or dark, as well as different colors.
In size, whispels refer to middle dogs. Their height in the withers reaches 60-65 cm, and the body weight comes up to 50 kg in males and 40 kg in females. Life expectancy is up to 13 years. However, certain difficulties may occur with Sheps. Such dogs are poorly manageable and upbringing, stubborn, can run away and engage in "theft". Also, a mixture of German and husky is distinguished by a long period of molting and its abundance.
Machine Shepherd and Corgi is characterized by low growth. However, they have strong dominant character and stubbornness. Therefore, it will be important for the owner to become an authority and possess a strong power of will. Otherwise, the training of such a PSA will not bring results.
How to choose?
When buying a dog, it is always important to remember that this is not only "I want", but also responsibility for the life of another creature. It is easier to start communicating with the dog at a time when it is still a puppy. In this case, the owner will be able to become a full-fledged authority and raise this pet as he needs. Need to understand that The dog requires attention and certain investments. It's time, and emotions, and animal classes, and cash (for example, to arrange a bedroom, food, vaccinations, and so on).
How to choose your pet - an important question. Before going to the pet shop, it is necessary to determine what the pet will be: big and small, take into account the characteristics of the character, the type of wool (maybe you will need a hypoallergenic dog). Then it is desirable for its criteria to narrow the list to several breeds and explore their description, read reviews of other owners. Some buyers dream of purebred pets, others this parameter is not so important and preference is given to Mix.
This may be due to the fact that the price of methots is usually less, while some characteristics are better than the original rocks.
In order to distinguish a mix from a purebred dog, there are "helpers" - International breed standards. They describe how the representative of the subspecies should look like. If there are significant differences, then, most likely, it is a methis. In some dogs it may be a decrease in the number of teeth or a change in the ratio between the long and body height, another color. Mix also always have external signs of both their parents. In any case, it is worth consulting with a specialist before buying a puppy.
General rules content
For the life of large sizes, a house is suitable for the site, which will accommodate a spacious booth. Also for such pieces are required daily physical exertion in the form of walks, games, running. Every year, a dog inspection with a veterinarian appears as a preventive event. For small dogs it is possible to create comfortable conditions and in the apartment. However, daily walks are necessary.
Also in the upbringing of any grate it is important to take into account the fact that only the owner depend on those features that are brighter from the puppy. Do not show rudeness or aggression, even if the baby or adult pets do not listen. This will help to avoid the formation of such behavior among the animal.
In nutrition, it is important to avoid those products that can be badly digested and assimilated due to the fact that genetically parents of this methis did not use them into food. The list of such products can fall: smoked, bread and any flour, yeast and containing their dishes, ketchup and mayonnaise, sugar, spices.
Metis with long wool need regular combing from 2-3 times a week before daily procedures (especially during molting), it is recommended to use hard brushes. As you can see, such dogs have a large set of qualities - both positive and negative.
It is impossible to negatively refer to their "unclean blood", because this is the result of human intervention. And on the future owner there is responsibility for the education and life of the pet.
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