![]() ![]() Mixed Breeds May Be Susceptible to Health Issues If you’re interested in learning more about the Shollie, it’s one of the mixes I feature in this article, Mini German Shepherd: Info, Size, & Cost. Instead, the German Shepherd and Border Collie mix may favor the German Shepherd’s genes, resulting in the offspring weighing up to 90 lb (40.82 kg) in adulthood. This means that the resulting gene combination may not reflect the expected average of the parent genes.įor example, a breeder may mate a German Shepherd and a Border Collie, expecting that the Shollie’s size will tend towards the smaller size of the Border Collie (30 – 55 lb/13.60 – 24.94 kg). While this may work in some cases, it’s not always the case.Īccording to the Institute of Canine Biology, gene variation can occur, causing multiple genes from the parents to manifest unexpectedly in the offspring. However, when there is mixed breeding, breeders rely on the size of the parent dogs to predict the adult size of a mixed-breed dog. Physical size is typically the most predictable characteristic of a purebred dog breed. It’s Challenging To Predict a Mixed Breed Dog’s Adult Size In other words, while dogs inherit gene-related behavior traits from their parents, having a particular breed in their family line is not a reliable predictor of temperament and other characteristics.Ģ. Purebred dogs have an established breed standard that tells you what to expect in terms of temperament and physical and social traits.Īlthough we know that a mixed-breed dog inherits aspects of physical and personality traits from its parents, predicting these characteristics in the offspring can be challenging.Ī study conducted on a large population of purebred and mixed-breed dogs found that even though most dog behavior traits have a heritability level of greater than 25%, a dog’s breed only affects behavior by 9%. It’s Difficult To Predict a Mixed Breed’s Temperament However, there has recently been an increasing interest in mixed-breed dogs as they are thought to have better health and can be more physically attractive.Īlthough most people know that mixed-breed dogs can have many positive traits, some prospective pet parents still wonder if they should adopt one.īelow are some considerations before deciding if you should adopt a mixed-breed dog: 1. The idea that purebred dogs are better than mixed-breed dogs is primarily built on the fact that purebred dogs have an established breed standard, and owners know exactly what to expect. ![]() What to Know Before Getting a Mixed Breed Dog Mixed Breed Dogs Can Have Behavioral Issues It Can Be Hard To Trace a Mixed Breed’s Family Line What to Know Before Getting a Mixed Breed Dog. ![]()
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