Mongrel dog description. The most loyal and devoted dogs are mongrels

Family and relationships 02.05.2018
Family and relationships

They live next to us. Pathetic and proud, pretty and not very, evil and kind, obsessive and inconspicuous all sorts. Many problems are associated with them, from ethical to epidemiological, among which problems of cynology occupy a special place. From the point of view of cynologists, the existence of mongrels in our house is undesirable. The mongrel occupies the very ecological niche that a thoroughbred dog could occupy.

But cynology exists for a person, and not by itself, and we live for quite a long time of a dog's life not with an exterior, but with a dog's personality. In addition, now the cost of a thoroughbred puppy is several times higher than the average. wages. Therefore, mongrels appear in our hearts and apartments.

Club of purebred dogs. As you can see, a mongrel is a dog like a dog, no better, but no worse than his tribal counterparts. Therefore, at the club "Elite" it was decided to create a Club of purebred dogs, the purpose of which is to assist in the upbringing and training. The training and training center at the club "Elite" offers training for dogs in the general training course (OKD), obedience course IPO-1, educational training course for puppies aged 6 - 8 months and special courses (ZKS, tracking work, bodyguard dog, guard dog). At the exhibitions of the club "Elite" there will definitely be a ring of outbred dogs.

We will be especially glad to people who are ready to engage in circus training with their dogs in a group of demonstration performances or an exciting sport - agility. There will also be sports sections for flyball and dog racing.

A lot of songs have been invented about simple mongrels, many stories and novels have been written. There is an opinion that a mongrel, picked up from the street, will be devoted to his savior until the end of his days. Many cynologists claim that due to the mixing of different bloodlines, these outbred dogs have excellent health and strong immunity.

mongrel breed

The poet Sergei Yesenin treated the yard dogs with deep love. He believed that such dogs, deprived of attention and care, knowing all the hardships of street life, have a truly human soul. To no breed in the world in fiction are not treated with such consideration. About dogs, as about people, we can say that appearance is not the main thing. After all, we love our pets not for their shiny coat and trimmed claws, but for their devoted look and kind heart.

In addition to a kind heart and a penetrating soul, mongrels, unlike thoroughbred dogs, have excellent physical data and excellent health.

Health

The mongrel breed has a strong innate immunity, it is not as susceptible to disease as purebred dogs. Cynologists explain this by the fact that dogs that were bred by man, unfortunately, have poorer health.

Pedigree dogs have a delicate stomach, brittle bones, and each breed has its own diseases that bypass purebred dogs.

Intelligence

From birth, a representative of any breed has certain abilities and commands, whether fighting dogs or hunting. Depending on the purpose of the breed, the animal is able to master a special set of commands and words. Simple mongrels are like a "clean slate". They perfectly remember various kinds of commands and training methods.

Security qualities

Large mestizos make excellent watchdogs and guard dogs.

Almost all mongrel owners notice excellent reflexes, sharp hearing and a good sense of smell, thanks to which the dogs are not inferior to either Dobermans or other special breeds.

Devotion

Everyone knows the fact that no amount of money can buy loyalty.

The mongrel dog breed in this regard pays its owners mutual love, a well-bred mongrel, is ready to die or sacrifice herself for the sake of her master. In any family, a mongrel becomes a real guardian angel, both for children and for adult family members.

In addition to all of the above, mongrels are the most perky and cheerful dogs. They bring joy and happiness to every home.

These dogs are always with us. Cute and not so, evil and incredibly kind, overly intrusive and completely invisible. All of them are very different, they are only united by the name - mongrel. A dog that does not have a pedigree, in which many different bloodlines are mixed, does not cease to be a faithful and devoted friend of a person who sometimes treats her rather contemptuously.

Such an attitude is always striking on the part of people who position themselves as animal lovers, anxiously look after their thoroughbred four-legged friend, and can offend a dog that does not have a “passport”.

Breeding experts often recommend getting a friend with a good pedigree instead of a mongrel. And despite this, many of us proudly walk our beloved "yard terriers".

What is she, a mongrel?

Do you know what breed the legendary cosmonaut dogs Belka and Strelka were? And the famous heroine of Chekhov's story, Kashtanka? In both cases (and this list is endless), they were mongrels. Photos of dogs that returned unharmed from outer space spread around the world, and the fate of Kashtanka touched millions of hearts in different parts of the Earth.

As you can see, the absence of a breed can not always be considered a serious drawback. It cannot be called a copy of most of its brethren, because it is a completely unique breed of dog. The mongrel is quick-witted and devoted to his master.

Health

Unlike their purebred compatriots, these animals are less susceptible to various diseases. A mongrel is a dog that is more tolerant of changes in air temperature and other weather changes. By nature, these animals are endowed with good health. This can be explained by the fact that blood flows in their veins different breeds. In addition, the most severe natural selection takes place on the streets.

Thoroughbred animals are often the result of inbreeding (closely related crossing), which cannot but affect their health. And the four-legged "children of the streets" from generation to generation are only getting healthier.

Usage

Often, cynologists claim that a mongrel is a dog that is significantly inferior in its performance characteristics (acute scent or discipline) to representatives of many breeds. Nevertheless, "yard terriers" have proven themselves as service animals. For example, this is a reliable guard, in no way inferior to more eminent brothers. In terms of their ability to protect their master or protect the territory entrusted to them, outbred dogs are inferior to service dogs, but they turn out to be better than boxers and collies in this indicator.

Wits

In terms of ingenuity, these dogs have no equal. 84% of the owners surveyed say that their pets are very smart, quickly assess the situation, instantly decide how to behave.

A mongrel is a dog that, in terms of independence of behavior, is inferior only to leaving behind other thoroughbred animals. Mutts are very quickly able to learn the rules of behavior in the house. In this they are only ahead of Giant Schnauzers and Caucasian Shepherd Dogs.

Food

Another advantage that differs from many mongrel breeds. A dog with an inexhaustible stomach does not need a special diet, which, as a rule, requires a lot of money. Your outbred friend will be happy getting porridge in meat broth with meat added twice a day.

Character

These are completely non-capricious creatures capable of a short time get used to a new place of residence, as, indeed, to any environment. A mongrel may not survive one. The dog will not tolerate the change (betrayal) of the owner. These animals are attached to a person very strongly - with all their canine soul, once and for all.

Mutts are very sociable. In this they are only ahead of them. They are much more cheerful and playful than Giant Schnauzers, Rottweilers, Shepherd Dogs. In addition, they are very affectionate pets.

Nicknames

Experts know that an incorrectly chosen nickname can bring trouble to the animal and its owner. Nicknames of mongrel dogs, as a rule, do not differ in originality. But we suggest you, before somehow calling your friend, observe how the puppy behaves. You may be able to notice some features that can be reflected in his name. After all, it is not necessary for the baby to have a hackneyed and unoriginal name (Bug, Barbos or Sharik).

If you have a wayward and proud dog growing up, then why not call him Baron or Lord. A dog with an explosive character will suit the nickname Volcano, and a fast and restless dog will gladly respond to the name Rocket or Comet.

A puppy with trusting eyes has the right to a good and sonorous name. Choose a nice name for your dog, even if it's not purebred. After all, your new four-legged friend came to your house for more than one year. He will live with you, protect your property and sincerely rejoice at your arrival.

Training

According to the ability and assimilation of various methods of training, the mongrel occupies the fourth place, after East European Shepherd, doberman and collie. We have already said that these animals are very smart, easily pick up the mood of the owner, and understand what he wants.

It is safe to say that by following the sequence in training, showing perseverance and patience, you will gradually be able to turn your friend into a noble and well-mannered dog.

How to train a mongrel dog? This question is relevant for anyone who has brought a tiny, often frightened, hungry and cold puppy into their home. First, he must learn the elementary rules of behavior in the house. A mongrel dog should have a permanent place to rest and eat. The puppy will remember his name very quickly and will begin to respond to it.

After that, you should teach him the simplest commands, which include “sit”, “fu”, “come to me”. If it is difficult to do with thoroughbred animals without the help of cynologists, then independent classes with a “nobleman” are very fruitful.

Advantages and disadvantages of mongrels

  1. Various changes in the appearance and behavior of purebred puppies are more predictable with age than in mutts.
  2. enjoys better health and longer life expectancy.
  3. Mutts have excellent reproductive characteristics.

In conclusion, I would like to note that the idea of ​​having a dog without a breed has one main plus: bringing a "yard terrier" into your family, you not only find a faithful and devoted friend, but also do a good, good deed. Undoubtedly, expensive and thoroughbred puppies will quickly find owners, and a purebred baby found on the street and warmed by you really needs your care and love.

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