3.9.4 Hybrids
Hybrids are becoming more common in society, as breeders and pet owners attempt to select for specific features by crossing a variety of purebred breeds. While some breeders have attempted to create new purebred breeds from the offspring of these crosses, in general the hybrids involve the continued breeding of specific purebreds to attain the desired crosses. While there are many canine hybrids being promoted (Table 3.9.1), some feline hybrids have also been developed, and some of these are now recognized as purebreds. These include the Savannah Brown, Ocicat, Oriental Shorthair, Tonkinese, Bengal, Chausie, Savannah, Pixiebob, and Toyger.
Table 3.9.1 Examples of some canine hybrid crosses
| Affenwich | = | Affenpinscher | × | Norwich terrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedoodle | = | Airedale | × | Poodle |
| American Bull‐Jack | = | American bulldog | × | Jack Russell terrier |
| Ausky | = | Australian cattle dog | × | Siberian husky |
| Aussiedoodle | = | Australian shepherd | × | Poodle |
| Baussie | = | Australian shepherd | × | Boston terrier |
| Beabull | = | Bulldog | × | Beagle |
| Belusky | = | Siberian husky | × | Belgian Malinois |
| Biton | = | Bichon frisé | × | Coton de Tulear |
| Bogle | = | Beagle | × | Boxer |
| Borkie | = | Bichon frisé | × | Yorkshire terrier |
| Bostie | = | Boston terrier | × | West Highland white terrier |
| Bowzer | = | Basset hound | × | Miniature schnauzer |
| Cadoodle | = | Collie | × | Poodle |
| Cairnese | = | Cairn terrier | × | Havanese |
| Cavachon | = | Bichon frisé | × | Cavalier King Charles spaniel |
| Chorkie | = | Chihuahua | × | Yorkshire terrier |
| Chug | = | Chihuahua | × | Pug |
| Cocarpoo | = | Cocker spaniel | × | Poodle |
| Corkie | = | Cocker spaniel | × | Yorkshire terrier |
| Crustie | = | Chinese crested | × | Yorkshire terrier |
| Daug | = | Dachshund | × | Pug |
| Dorkie | = | Dachshund | × | Yorkshire terrier |
| Double Doodle | = | Goldendoodle | × | Labradoodle |
| Doxle | = | Beagle | × | dachshund |
| Eskland | = | American Eskimo | × | Shetland sheepdog |
| Goldendoodle | = | Golden retriever | × | Poodle |
| Jack‐A‐Bee | = | Beagle | × | Jack Russell terrier |
| Jug | = | Jack Russell terrier | × | Pug |
| Labradoodle | = | Labrador retriever | × | Poodle |
| Malt‐A‐Poo | = | Maltese |
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