Many people like animals, especially dogs. However, modern man does not want to be content with what he has, and, accordingly, strive to get something new. This explains the crossbreeds of many dogs. In this article we will try to figure out what will be the mestizos from a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs.
Who are mestizo dogs?
By mixing different breeds, breeders often get mestizos. These are dogs that do not have a breed, but are not mutts. Depending on which breeds were crossed, the mestizos received can cost fabulous money.
The attitude towards such dogs is ambiguous. Someone likes their unusual appearance, combining the characteristics of their favorite breeds. Someone is not so friendly, not understanding why spoil purebred breeds. By the way, mestizos are often called half-breeds. In addition, they can combine the characteristics of not only two breeds, but also three, and sometimes four.
Puppies from a mixture of shepherd and husky dogs will also be called mestizos. Each breed has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which of the characteristics will appear in the resulting mestizo puppy will become known only as it grows up. Therefore, before you remove dogs from a mixture of shepherd dogs with a husky, you should be prepared for very unexpected consequences.
Metis is not a mongrel!
As we have said, mestizos are not mutts. This, of course, is a dog without a specific breed, however, they are not accepted as poochs. Judge for yourself how a dog bred from such noble breeds as husky and shepherd dogs can be considered a mongrel ?!
However, the question still arises: what is the difference between a mestizo and an ordinary cur. The answer is quite simple. In the exterior of the mestizo, the external signs of the mixed breeds are clearly traced. That is, a puppy from a mixture of a husky and a German shepherd, for example, will look like a husky and a shepherd. If not two breeds are crossed, but more, then all of them will be guessed in the appearance of the mestizo.
At the same time, the external characteristics of the mutts will be slightly different. In their appearance it is impossible to trace mixed rocks.
Mestizo character
It is rather difficult to predict what character a mixed breed puppy will have, in particular, from a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs. Each dog, like a person, is individual. She will take some traits from her father, some from her mother. Here are just some from whom - it will be a surprise in the future. For example, mixing dwarf breeds, mestizos turn out to be cowardly, nervous, can even be aggressive and cocky. While crossbreeds of guard and guard dog breeds can be stubborn and difficult to train.
Before crossing breeds, you need to carefully study the characteristics of mom and dad, and if possible the entire pedigree. This will help highlight the dominant features of the breed. After the puppies have been bred, they need to be watched for a while to determine what kind of character he has.
Puppy health
The characteristics of health and immunity in mestizos are often higher than in purebred breeds. This is due to the fact that there is a mixture of genes and from each breed the puppy takes only the best qualities. As a rule, hereditary diseases are not transmitted from parents in this case.
However, even in spite of the better health of the puppies from a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs, or any other cross, this does not mean at all that mestizos will not hurt. For them, as well as for all animals, appropriate care and timely treatment is necessary.
Husky habits
Before you breed puppies from a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs, you need to study the characteristics of each breed. It is necessary to find out which characteristics will be leading, that is, dominant. It is the dominant characteristics that are often passed on to offspring. Therefore, it is better to know what habits a mestizo can take from a husky, and which from a shepherd.
It is known that the husky breed is friendly. They are wary of strangers, but do not show aggression. Animals are quite companionable, they are able to live in peace in the same territory with other dog breeds. In addition, husky dogs get along well with children, so this is a good option for a family with small children.
There are no guard instincts in this breed, therefore, they are not suitable as a watchdog. Husky is also stubborn and independent. They often strive to do as they see fit, even if it is contrary to the aspirations of the owner. In such a situation, the owners need to become a leader for the dog, as it would be in the natural environment of the animal (husky live in packs and there is a leader in every harness).
You also need to keep in mind that huskies love to hunt. Of course, they do not attack their neighbors in the community. However, they will be happy to hunt other people's cats, chickens, rabbits and other small animals.
Shepherd Characteristic
As for the shepherd dogs, this is also a very friendly breed. She is devoted to one owner. Of course, she also loves others, especially children, but the owner is always the main one for her. In this they differ from independent huskies, the shepherd is a faithful breed. In addition, they are fearless and bold. Therefore, they are good guards and watch dogs, unless, of course, they are properly educated and trained.
Shepherd dogs, like husky dogs, companion dogs that do not like loneliness. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave them alone for a long time. These animals are also good workers. They can be trained in many activities. By the way, they adapt very well to changing conditions.
Dogs are very cheerful and active. Therefore, when leading puppies, for example, from a mixture of husky and Caucasian shepherd dogs, it is worth remembering that they will need constant activity and movement.
Shepsky
Due to its good characteristics, husky dogs are often used as the basis for mixing species. The most common mix occurs with a shepherd. Among breeders, a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs is called shepsky. This breed is bred for protection. Shepsky beautiful watch dogs. However, problems in training these mestizos cannot be avoided.
These dogs may not have a sense of proportion. Moreover, they are terrible owners. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave children or guests alone with shepci. After all, they may simply not know what belongs to the dog, and he, in turn, will not like it and a very unpleasant, and often dangerous, situation may arise. In addition, the dogs of this crossbreed at the slightest danger immediately attack.
The behavior of dogs also shows some rigidity and aggressiveness. Cruelty is manifested in the fact that they can offend someone who is weaker than them. While aggression, along with irritability, is observed with food intake. Animals are impatient when it comes to food.
Since the main breed of these mestizos is husky, it is better that they live on the street. A cool climate is more suitable for them. Below is a photo of a mixture of husky and shepherd dogs.
Utonagan
In a different way, among the breeders, they call the northern Inuit. The goal of breeding these mestizos was to create strong, hardy, trainable dogs. To obtain the desired result, the breeds of the White Husky and the German Shepherd were crossed. Outwardly, these dogs resemble wolves.
Sometimes malamutes are mixed with a mixture of husky and a German shepherd (pictured below). The obtained mestizos have good health and good heredity. This is due to the fact that they lack genetic diseases due to mixing of genes. These dogs take only the best genes from their parents, thereby creating a selective gene pool. Mestizos have been living for over 15 years.
Interestingly, "utonagan" in translation means "the spirit of the wolf." Therefore, in the nature of the animal, notes of rebellion and love of freedom can occur.
Reviews of breeders
Those who have mestizos know firsthand what the pros and cons of these pets are. Someone says that these dogs are cunning and masterful, in addition, they can not be trained at all.
However, there are satisfied owners of four-legged friends. They argue that mestizos can take obedience and ease in training from a shepherd, and friendliness from a husky. Therefore, they are not suitable for serving as watch dogs. Animals simply do not understand who is “their own” and who is “alien”. But even those who are lucky enough to get an obedient mestizo do not recommend experimenting and deliberately crossing huskies and a shepherd.
It is also important to clearly know what you need a mestizo for. As we have already found out, they are unsuitable for protection, training is also a big question, how lucky it is. Do not think that having crossed two breeds, you will get a full set of positive characteristics from each of the dogs. In this case, the dominant features will mix in different proportions and the result can be very unexpected.