Dog breed or dog crossed: what differences?
Choosing to adopt a purebred dog rather than a crossbreed dog or bastard depends in fact on the role that the dog can play in the home. If the pet is intended for a clearly defined job (hunting, guarding, sledding ...) or just for dog shows, it is better for owners to turn to a purebred dog. If, on the contrary, the dog is simply a companion of every day, a crossed dog will be able to correspond as well to the expectations of his masters as a dog of race.Note that cross-breed dogs are cheaper to buy than purebred dogs, but they are animals that can not be certified by the parent as opposed to the purebred dog. Therefore, by adopting a bastard puppy, one is never sure of what it will look like when adult. In return, bastard dogs, also more obsolete called horny, are reputed to be more robust and resistant to congenital diseases.
Conversely, choosing a dog breed rather than a crusader will allow you to predict what your puppy will become once grown up based on the standards of the breed.
This is a detailed physical description of what the perfect dog should be for each breed. These standards are used in dog shows and allow judges to determine the physical and behavioral conformity of dogs. It is also a tool for professional breeders who use it to eliminate lines with features considered as defects. By adopting a purebred puppy, you will have an idea of the morphological characteristics and genetic abilities that your pet will develop.
However, the "negative" side is that purebred dogs have a much higher purchase price and are more likely to develop hereditary diseases than crossbred dogs. Finally, meeting a breed standard does not mean that all dogs of the same breed will have the same character. Each dog is unique and builds a personality through his encounters and experiences. Do not forget it !
Pedigree, L.O.F: what is it?
To ensure the expansion of each breed in accordance with the standards of its standard, many countries have created their Book of Origins. The Book of French Origins (L.O.F.) lists all the origins of French breed dogs. What is called the pedigree of a dog is also an extract of this famous register containing many information concerning its origins. In fact, it's a bit like the identity card of your race companion. When it is adopted, the owner or breeder must absolutely provide you with a sales certificate, a vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian, a tattoo certificate and the official registration document for the French Origins Book for a puppy. or the pedigree for an adult dog.What breed of dog for which master?
Whether it is a brave guardian of field or flock, a valiant hunter or protractor, or even a sporting endurance, the dog of race is a pleasant companion. Based on the hereditary abilities and specificities of a breed, each master will necessarily find the dog breed that corresponds to his passion or lifestyle.
Great athletes will find it easier to maintain good relationships with a dog who share their passion for jogging, just as a mother will tend to be seduced by a dog player and protector with the children. Thus, athletes tend to direct their choice to dogs that need to spend daily like sheepdogs namely the German Shepherd, the Picard Shepherd, the Beauceron, the Border Collie, the Australian Shepherd, or the dogs. mountain accustomed to large spaces: the mountain dog of the Pyrenees, the great Swiss mountain dog, the bouvier of Flanders.
Hunters, depending on the activity practiced, will turn to the current dog like the blue basset of gascogne, the billy, the French white and black or to a dog like the Breton spaniel, the pointer, the German pointer or game hunters such as cocker spaniel.
People looking for a dog for the family will turn to naturally gentle and protective dogs with children such as the Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Riard, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Collar, Rottweiler, Beagle, and much more. others still like shitzu. Finally, dog lovers will find their happiness with small pet dogs such as curly or Maltese bichons, poodles, chihuahuas, Yorkshire or French bulldogs. Be careful, some people think that Jack Russel is a pocket dog and are surprised once the adopted dog to find that it is a very dynamic dog who has a real need to spend and have a regular physical activity.
Dog breed: some precautions to take.
If you are acquiring a purebred dog that you do not know yet, take the time to inform yourself about the hereditary diseases for which your future companion has predispositions in order to be a little more prepared to recognize them. symptoms if he actually develops the disease.
Since every dog has been created for a well-defined role, beware of the hereditary abilities of your future pet. For example, if your home already has hamsters, it is not recommended to host a burrow, a dog specialized in rodent tracking. Some sting dogs like setter or spaniels also have trouble with caged birds. Try to learn about the natural predispositions of your companion on each breed of dog that interests you before stopping your choice and have to cohabit with his "ancestral enemy."
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