Mongrel dog – is it worth taking such a risky animal into your home and what to expect from the cute little lump: Review + Video

Representatives of the dog variety with the humorous name “yard terrier” can be found in almost every Russian yard. These animals have no pedigrees or documents; their blood has been mixed several times. Just one street dog can contain the characteristics of up to 5 different breeds, so a mongrel is a dog whose character and appearance are diverse and unusual.

Mongrel (dog): description, care, education

Mongrels are chosen by people who are not chasing titles and purebred pets, but are looking for a loyal friend and companion in a dog. A homeless street dog, who was taken from the street to a family, fed and loved, will be many times more loyal than dozens of purebred dogs. People often treat “yard terriers” with contempt. And breeders loudly insist that you should choose only purebred dogs for your family - they are more docile and predictable. However, these stereotypes mean nothing to animal lovers, and life proves that street dogs are reliable and faithful pets.

A dog that is treated with understanding and love will obey its owner unconditionally

How did mongrels appear?

It is easy to guess where the “yard terriers” began their history. This was facilitated by unreliable owners who, without remorse, threw puppies and adult dogs into the street just because they were tired of them. Dogs, left without proper human control, began to actively reproduce and produce offspring. Babies born from the mating of a mongrel with a wolf become especially dangerous. They are aggressive, cunning and brave, and are not afraid of humans. Such individuals often gather in packs, attack other animals and even people, and it is almost impossible to fight them off without outside help.

Important! Thanks to uncontrolled reproduction, mongrels have achieved good health. “Yard Terriers” can even suffer distemper, a terrible viral disease with many different forms. Of course, complications are possible, but cure is possible even with delayed treatment.

Wolf dogs are dogs born from the union of a shepherd dog and a wolf.

Nicknames for small pets

Such wonderful names are suitable for little mongrels

• Krosh;
• Baby;
• Nut;
• Shorty;
• Munchkin;
• Mini;
• Elf;
• Smalley;
• Button;
• Bean;
• Pint;
• Pebbles;
• Tinny;
• Little;
• Shorty;
• Beatty;
• Button;
• Toto, Totoshka;
• Yeshi;
• Buddy;
• Buddy;
• Corky;
• Pip;
• Popcorn;
• Spot;
• Daisy;
• Cupcake;
• Clementine;
• Zhizhi;
• Fifi;
• Mimi;
• Pearl;
• Petunia;
• Pixie;
• Poppy;
• Micro;
• Pippin;
• Doodle;
• Flick;
• Wonka;
• Dolly;
• Kuti;
• Tick-Tock;
• Zippy;
• Twixie;
• Sweetie;
• Suga;
• Sugar.

You can see how “small” and “tiny” are translated into other languages:

• Dutch, German: Klein.
• French: Petit.
• Italian: Piccolo.
• Norwegian, Swedish: Liten.
• Finnish: Pieni.
• Danish: Lille.

Owners with a sense of humor can choose “cool”, ironic nicknames for a small dog or a tiny dog:

• Killer;
• Boss;
• Rex;
• Rimbaud;
• Pirate;
• Sergeant;
• Admiral;
• Tanker;
• Hercules;
• Zeus;
• Chief;
• Spike.

Puppy of “noble” origin Smalley:

Description and character of “yard terriers”

If you meet a “yard terrier” on the street, especially a well-groomed and well-fed one, you may not immediately identify the breed. For purebred dogs, it is extremely important to conform in appearance to established breed standards, which is why they have to change genetically. To consolidate a trait in a breed, breeders cross closely related dogs with each other, which results in genetic diseases. For “yard terriers” such sacrifices are not relevant: they can be what they are.

Mongrels in winter: being permanent residents of the street, these dogs can find food for themselves

Exterior

Mutts always look different. However, even in the same region, the external features of street dogs can overlap with each other and change over time. In addition, the fashion for purebred pets, widespread in one period or another, also influences the characteristics of dogs. For example:

• in the 50s in Moscow there were mongrels similar to hounds and huskies - in those years breeders actively bred these breeds;
• in the 90s, shepherd-like mongrels spread throughout the country, as German shepherds were popular;
• Currently, a mongrel can look like any breed, so it is impossible to predict what exactly will grow out of a street puppy.

Breed standard for dogs

A dog's appearance may be dominated by characteristics of one breed or several. Thus, some shepherd-like mongrels are almost impossible to distinguish from a German shepherd. A pregnant bitch can bring several completely different puppies: smooth-haired and fluffy, with semi-erect or protruding ears, very small and large, and also different in color. The lifespan of a yard dog is from 9 to 12 years. Some individuals, under favorable conditions, can live up to 20 years.

Outbred puppy

Video - We took a dog from the street

Character

Mongrels are not capricious at all; they can quickly get used to new living conditions. They adapt to any circumstances and are able to withstand any hardships. However, “yard terriers” experience a change of owner or his death very hard. They become very attached to the person who feeds them, especially if that person took a stray dog ​​from the street and gave him love and care. These dogs hope and believe with all their hearts that they will live with their owner for the rest of their lives. The character of the mongrel can be described as follows:

• flexible and loyal, for which the puppies were popularly nicknamed “Royal Court Terrier”;
• mischievous, playful, sociable, perfect for a family with children or as a friend for an elderly person;
• Possessing a lively grip and courage, they can stand up for their owner at any time.

Experienced dog breeders claim that only East European Shepherds can be more sociable than mongrels, and in playfulness, mongrels have surpassed even Giant Schnauzers and Rottweilers. They will be very eager to bring a stick to their owner or push a ball with their nose.

East European Shepherd watches mongrels brought from a shelter

The best place to live for a “yard terrier” would be a private house. They need to go outside often and get exercise.

Important! Of course, such a character will develop in a pet only with proper upbringing. A dog that has lived on the street for a long time and often participated in fights, or a puppy whose owner does not give proper training or beats him, will grow up to be aggressive.

Mongrel plays with owner

Health of "yard terriers"

Mongrel dogs have good immunity and are able to resist most diseases. They calmly tolerate weather changes and sudden temperature changes. Purebred dogs, as opposed to street dogs, often come from crossing related individuals, which is why their health suffers. And mongrels are only becoming healthier from generation to generation. Good health is also explained by the fact that genetically, each representative contains the characteristics of several breeds at once. In addition, on the streets where most mongrels grow up, strict natural selection often occurs.

Mongrels have good health

However, yard dogs can pick up diseases from the breeds with which they were crossed. So, among mongrel dogs the following are common:

• diseases of the ears, eyes , throat;
• infectious diseases;
• lesions of the musculoskeletal system ;
• gastrointestinal diseases .

As a rule, individuals in infancy, older dogs and animals with weak immune systems are susceptible to diseases. Infectious diseases develop quickly and can be fatal. Distemper is the most common disease among mongrels, which mainly affects unkempt dogs that live in unsanitary conditions, or stray dogs.

A dog with distemper

Video - 5 most dangerous dog diseases, including distemper

Intelligence

Yard dogs are very smart and able to understand people. You can talk to the dog, tell him about your successes and defeats - he will listen with pleasure and support you with a deep look. The “Yard Terrier” can watch a person for hours, remembering his movements and actions. A good memory helps a dog remember the owner’s daily routine and the actions that a person performs in a given situation.

You can even “talk” to a stray dog

Key facts

There is no single description of the mongrel breed. These representatives differ greatly in size, color and type of coat, as well as body structure. Under the influence of the environment, populations of mongrels with similar physiques and character traits are formed. Sometimes such traits are used by breeders to create a new breed.

The characteristics of mongrels speak of their friendliness and good nature. However, they tend to be cautious when communicating with people. They are very loyal to their owners and do well in families with small children and other pets.

The lifespan of mongrels depends entirely on their living conditions. On average, it ranges from 8 to 12 years, but there are also centenarians who live up to 20 years.

Famous representatives

The lack of a unique breed did not prevent many mongrels from becoming real stars. Among them were the first Soviet cosmonauts Belka and Strelka , as well as many four-legged assistants who, without hesitation, threw themselves under enemy tanks with mines on their backs and transported the wounded during the Great Patriotic War.

Military dogs

Outbred but loyal pets were also mentioned in the literature. Chekhov's Kashtanka, whose fate brought millions of people around the world to tears, was also a mongrel. Eduard Asadov dedicated a very sad poem to a red mongrel dog, and Bulgakov wrote a whole story “The Heart of a Dog” about a stray dog. Obviously, the absence of titled parents does not become a serious disadvantage for a four-legged pet. These are unique animals that are distinguished by unique health, unconditional loyalty to the owner and good intelligence.

The mongrels Belka and Strelka are the first Soviet cosmonauts

History of the German Jagd Terrier breed

The breed was formed at the beginning of the 20th century, when dog breeders, fed up with show terriers, began to dream of working pets that could bring real benefits. By that time, European exhibitions were filled with representatives of the group with an exemplary exterior, but absolutely unsuitable for working on the animal due to muted instincts. After the First World War, German specialists began breeding a new, purely hunting variety of terrier, ideally working in a hole.

The pioneer in this matter was the dog breeder and part-time passionate fan of fox terriers Walter Zangenberg, who was later joined by Rudolf Fries and Karl-Erich Grunewald. The breeder began his experiments by taking four fox terrier puppies from the director of the Munich Zoo, Lutz Heck. Zangenberg was not embarrassed that the babies had a vicious black and tan color, since the breeder intended to develop hunting instincts in the animals, and not a glamorous appearance. As a result, the matured puppies were bred with black foxes, known for their phenomenal viciousness and tirelessness in pursuing prey.

Smooth coated German Jagdterrier

Wirehaired German Jagdterrier

In 1926, the first Jagdterrier club opened in Germany, and 12 months later Zangenberg’s charges began to be exhibited at an exhibition. At first, the breed was bred by inbreeding (inbreeding), which did not have the best effect on the health of the offspring. And only in the 20s did dog breeders begin to involve more distant relatives - Welsh Terriers and Old English Terriers - in training jags. After World War II, breeding of the breed was no longer as active, which was facilitated by the division of Germany into occupation zones. In addition, the breeders of the GDR relied on Zangenberg’s breeding research, that is, they continued to cross Jagd relatives with each other. As a result, the dog population quickly recovered, but the number of defective individuals began to grow exponentially.

International recognition came to the Jagdterrier in 1954, along with the receipt of the FCI standard. After this event, dogs began to be exported to North and South America, but the small and nimble jags did not make the right impression on the hunters of the New World. German terriers were brought to the USSR in the 70s, although unofficial sources claim that the first acquaintance of domestic breeders with the breed took place 40 years earlier. Of the manufacturers imported to the Soviet Union, Cherry von Rischebach, Dina von Hochlitzee, and Encke von Wolzi-Gersee are especially noteworthy. It was these individuals that laid the foundation for the first generations of Russian Jagd Terriers.

Advantages and disadvantages

When choosing a noble dog as a pet, the owner has an idea of ​​what he will be like as an adult. Thus, Pekingese dogs become good companions on evening walks in the park, especially for older people. Caucasian puppies grow up to be excellent guards. But when choosing a mongrel dog, you don’t have to be guided by breed standards, because it can grow up either very affectionate and sociable, or overly aggressive and distrustful. Many people do not pay attention to these factors, trying to focus on the benefits of dogs. The advantages and disadvantages of outbred pets are presented in table form.

Table 1. Advantages and disadvantages of yard dogs

The love of a mongrel for its owner is a different story. A person who has adopted a dog from the street into his home can be 100% sure that the pet will love its owner endlessly for the rest of its life, will be loyal and grateful. These dogs are generally easy to train. After all, mongrels are a blank slate on which you can draw anything. This is what distinguishes them from purebred dogs, which have been bred for decades for a specific purpose. If individuals of noble blood are always trained according to a certain scenario, then such schemes are not embedded in the genes of yard dogs.

The love and loyalty of a mongrel to his owner has long been considered legendary.

Popular names

With all the wealth of choice, it is impossible to ignore the selection of the most common nicknames that black and white dogs are called.

For boys:

• Agent
• Adrian
• Anise
• Arius
• Harlequin
• Bamboo
• Bart
• Velvet
• Bean
• Blake
• Black Beauty
• black Jack
• Black Dot
• Black Star
• Black Booth
• Boss
• Bruno
• Boomer
• Velveteen
• Vesper
• Dart
• Butler
• Jack Pot
• Jeeves
• Diesel
• Domino
• Dress code
• Duncan
• Indigo
• Yin Yang
• Kilo
• Kieran
• Clerk
• Kodiak
• Contrast
• Corwin
• Space
• Lemur
• Major
• Majordomo
• Mickey
• Minor
• Nash
• Orion
• Orpheus
• Raven
• Rhine
• Sky
• Scout
• The tuxedo
• Tinder
• Titanium
• Felix
• Queen
• Figaro
• Cycle
• Checkmate
• Chief
• Elvis
• Yukon

Bull Terrier Duncan breathes in Spring...
For girls:

• Amaya
• Aster
• Atena
• Vega
• Dakota
• Danae
• Virgo
• Della
• Jetta
• Eve
• Guillemot
• Calla
• Koala
• Coca Cola
• Cruella
• Legend
• Leila
• Lizzie
• Lyra
• Minnie
• Nova
• Ophelia
• Persephone
• Pawn
• Saber
• Selena
• Celeste
• Silvia
• Stella
• Checker
• Emery

German Spitz Persephone. The character is persistent, Nordic.

Metis and mongrel: what is the difference?

Mixed breeds, like yard dogs, are animals without a clear breed. But why are they called differently and how do they differ from each other?

1. Metis. This is the name given to animals whose appearance clearly resembles their purebred parent. These are representatives who are hybrids of one/two/three accurately guessed breeds.
2. Cur. An animal whose appearance makes it difficult to determine the breeds involved in crossing.

Any hybrid dog is officially called mixed breed. So, even if the baby exactly copies his noble father or both parents, his passport will still indicate “mestizo” without specifying the details.

Labrador mix

Fashionable mestizos: how did designer breeds appear?

Unlike random matings, which have long become commonplace, purposeful mating of different breeds is now called designer mating. Such dogs can no longer be called mongrels, but they still do not have a specific breed. However, not all mestizos can be considered designer: only puppies obtained from crossing purebred individuals with worthy ancestors are considered; designer mestizos have reliable documents and receive good marks at exhibitions.

Labradoodle is a cross between a Labrador and a poodle.

The term “designer dog” was first used in the 80s. The breeders thought of crossing a poodle and a Labrador in order to create a professional guide for blind owners. Then their success was simply crazy: puppies were sold for $2,000 apiece. The breeders quickly developed their own fan club and, as usual, hundreds of opponents of such breeding. Currently, “fashionable” matings continue in the world. You can determine the breeds that participated in the birth of the puppy not only by its exterior, but also by the name of the hybrid. For example:

Spagle - a cross between a spaniel and a beagle.

Jobs is the result of crossing a Jack Russell terrier with a pug

Pitsky is a mixed breed of pit bull and husky.

Chow-chow is a cross between a chow-chow and a German shepherd.

Dog breeds similar to mongrels. 3. Mutts are naturally loyal and intelligent dogs.

Mongrel dogs are historically focused on survival, so they show ingenuity and cunning in difficult situations. They can be trained, but at the same time they do not want to please the owner, like their purebred brothers, but try for the sake of delicacy. The mongrel always takes care of himself. She can bark loudly, guarding her territory, but on the street, if the owner is attacked, she will run away. This is how the instinct of self-preservation manifests itself.

Guard dogs are inferior to mongrels in the ability to decide something on their own. But in case of danger, they will give their lives for you - this is how the breeders bred them.

The breed in this case is a guarantee of character and exterior.

All representatives of the same breed will be similar to each other. Both in appearance and in character. This is their advantage: you can always choose a dog to your liking.

In the case of a mongrel, you always get a “pig in a poke” - you don’t know what to expect from the dog in terms of character and psyche, whether this animal will be aggressive or cowardly, what size a small puppy can grow to, etc. But at the same time, a mongrel is always an original beauty and individuality.

Myths about "yard terriers"

A certain set of stereotypes and characteristics has formed around mongrel dogs. And some of the qualities that people who do not know them attribute to a yard dog are nothing more than myths. They were listed and refuted by the writer Denis Dudinsky in his book “The Most Famous Misconceptions about Quadrupeds.”

Myth No. 1. Insufficient mind

A few dog handlers speak contemptuously of mongrels, claiming that they are completely stupid. However, this is far from the case: yard dogs can compete in intelligence with many noble dogs. Thus, 85% of the surveyed educators of mongrel dogs confirmed that their pets are ahead of their noble fellow tribesmen in terms of intelligence.

Mutts successfully perform in circus performances along with purebred dogs

Myth No. 2. Insufficient affection

It is believed that yard dogs show less sympathy for their owner than their purebred fellow dogs. In reality, this is not so: animals choose one owner for themselves and suffer greatly if the owner has to part with the pet. Their focus on people is higher than that of terriers or “Caucasians”. However, the experience of dog handlers shows that only wayward “Caucasians” are ahead of mongrels in terms of independent behavior. This independence of behavior affects the level of devotion: for example, mongrels are still not as attached to their owner as Dobermans, Rottweilers, collies, German shepherds, and boxers.

A devoted “yard terrier” hugging his owner

Myth No. 3. Street dogs have better training abilities

Mongrels train well and quickly remember commands, but still do not have the best training abilities among other dog breeds. Denis Dudinsky, already mentioned above, compiled a rating of the 10 most trainable dogs, which looks like this:

Table 2. Top 10 most trainable dogs

Thus, yard dogs occupy only 4th place in the ranking. They can be considered capable of training, but it cannot be said that they are the best at this.

Myth No. 4. The mongrel is the kindest creature in the world

Many people associate a mongrel with the kindest dog who looks at a person with deep eyes full of devotion and would never attack his own kind. And, it’s true, most mongrels do not show strong aggression towards other animals without a breed. However, when compared with the characteristics of other breeds, it turned out that “yard terriers” behave more angrily towards other animals than East European shepherds, boxers, giant schnauzers and collies. A rating was also compiled based on the level of aggressiveness towards children. Mongrels were in 5th place, behind Caucasian and German shepherds, black terriers and Rottweilers.

Mongrels are generally peaceful towards children.

Myth No. 5. Yard dogs are bad guards

Many argue that mongrel dogs cannot be relied upon to protect your home from enemies. Experience shows that in mongrels the ability to immediately bark at an unfamiliar citizen is not well developed, as is the reaction to fussing outside the doors. The qualities necessary for a defender are less developed in the mongrel than in representatives of service breeds. Despite this, the qualities of guarding the territory and their owner are better developed in mongrels than in boxers, Dobermans and “Scots”. According to testing of yard dog owners, 23% of “yard terriers” have excellent bodyguard skills, and 47% are excellent guards of dachas, apartments or houses.

The mongrel protects his owner's property well

Why do people get mongrels?

Most people simply cannot resist the sight of a stray animal on a cold street. It is also worth noting that mongrels are often owned by owners who are quite capable of affording a purebred animal with a good pedigree . But this does not mean at all that people will love the mongrel less than its purebred brother. You can be proud of any pet, and in gratitude he will give you his devotion and affection.

In the Soviet Union, it was quite difficult to purchase a purebred dog, so ordinary mongrel animals did all the hard work. They acted as rescuers and border guards, artists and watchmen, helped customs officers and were bloodhounds for the police. All these versatile qualities, undoubtedly, cannot overshadow the advantages of “purebreds,” but they will make it possible to notice mongrels against the background of purebred specimens.

Training "yard terriers"

So, we have already managed to find out that in terms of mastering various techniques and commands, “yard terriers” are only in 4th place. However, these smart puppies sense their owner well and understand his mood. Therefore, we can confidently say that the logic of training and the owner’s perseverance can turn a mongrel into a disciplined and noble friend.

Even a child can handle training a “yard terrier”, but until you are sure of the dog’s good behavior, you shouldn’t leave them alone

Important! Before starting training, it is advisable to find out from which breeds this particular representative of the “noble family” came from. This way you can find out which abilities are already inherent in the dog’s genes, and which ones need to be developed.

Nuances of training and education

A dog learns easily and quickly, but only with a good example. The owner needs to show the pet how to behave and how it is strictly forbidden. The algorithm for training a puppy is similar to raising purebred dogs and looks like this:

1. Before a dog arrives, a personal place must be prepared in the house, where everything will be provided for comfort and good development. This can be a separate corner with a lounger, toys and bowls if the puppy lives in an apartment. If you plan to immediately place the dog outside, it is necessary to provide a comfortable kennel and a strong chain so that the dog does not break free from its leash.
2. First of all, the puppy must remember his name, and also learn the basic rules of behavior that the owner sets. Since mongrels usually live in a kennel on the street, the list of rules most often includes prohibitions on loud barking and attacking strangers during walks.
3. After the puppy begins to respond to his name, you need to start teaching the simplest commands - “Come to me!”, “No!”, “Sit!” , "Lie!" . If to train purebred dogs, the owner quite often has to resort to the services of specialist dog handlers, then training a “yard terrier” puppy on his own is very fruitful.

Important! The level of intelligence in an adult dog is similar to the level of development of a three-year-old child. Dogs of the “noble breed” are able to understand about 200 words, and guess the rest from the actions and voice of a person.

Training a mongrel

Attachment

One of the theories of dog handlers says that stray dogs do not become attached to people and easily change their owner and habitat. Statistics tell a different story. Only shepherd dogs are more loyal than court terriers. If we take all the cases when an animal waited for years for its owners near the road, or a dog died of hunger at the owner’s grave, then many of the heroes of these stories are mongrel.

If a dog is adopted from the street by a person, it becomes very attached to him and has a hard time experiencing separation. When she is taken to another house, the mongrel runs away to her old place of residence, even if the food and living conditions there are worse.

Mongrels become very attached to their owners

Despite the harsh living conditions, when they have to hide from people, mongrels are friendly and trust people. They themselves come up to ask for food and trustingly go if they are taken by their flocks.

"Yard Terrier": benefits for humans

Dog service specialists claim that mongrels are inferior to their noble brothers in discipline and keenness of smell. Despite this, “yard terriers” can be of great benefit to humans. For example:

• they show themselves well as search dogs for searching for drugs, missing things or a person;

Mongrel - search dog

• are excellent dedicated guards, ready to protect their person in any situation;
• As guards, many breeds of service dogs are passed ahead, but boxers and “Scots” are ahead of them.

Owners who expect their pet to perform narrowly focused tasks are still advised to give preference to purebred service dogs. However, outbred specimens show themselves no less successfully in the service of humans.

Mongrel bitches that have whelped are often used as nurses for orphaned babies of other animals.

“Black and white” in languages ​​of the world

• Black White
• Zwart Wit
• Yoda Balta
• Musta Valkonen
• Negro Branco
• Nero Bianco
• Noir Blanc
• Preto Branco
• Variety Khvid
• Fekete Feher
• Charno Bialy
• Cherno Byal
• Schwartz Weibe

Sounds, you see, like the names of the characters in Dune.

Landseer Nero Bianco

Is the mongrel truly evil?

Some believe that street life must turn a mongrel dog into a fiend of hell, attacking other dogs and passers-by for no reason. To refute this fact, animal psychologists conducted a series of observations and found the following:

• most “yard terriers” do not show any aggression towards other yard dogs;
• mongrels are more wary of dogs with a pedigree that are different from them in appearance than Doberman Pinschers, Scottish and East European Shepherds, and Giant Schnauzers;
• “yard terriers” tend to show aggression towards humans more noticeably than Dobermans, boxers and collies, but they are inferior to special dogs in this ability;
• mongrel dogs are practically not inclined to show unreasonable aggression towards other dogs while walking: this ability is at the same level as that of friendly collies;
• For children, mongrels are not the most dangerous dogs: according to the rating of hostility towards children, they are inferior to Rottweilers, Caucasian Shepherds and “Germans”.

Mongrels show virtually no aggression towards their own kind.

Hunting with a German Jagdterrier

Hunters

The breed is universal and works excellently underground, on land, in water, but all this is subject to high-quality training and baiting. It is believed that individuals from Soviet lines were angrier to the beast than their today's descendants, but in general the yagds retained the purity of hunting instincts and phenomenal viscosity. The German Jagdterrier is an excellent retriever of small game, and especially waterfowl. Representatives of the family are ready to dive for a shot bird into a body of water of any depth, without suffering at all from low temperatures. For example, there are cases when animals fished for a trophy even during ice drift.

If desired, the dog can be involved in gun hunting to search for wounded animals, as well as to bait wild boar. However, in the second case, a support group consisting of representatives of hound breeds will be required. But the real element of the German Jagdterrier was and remains holes. Moreover, it is not recommended to bring your pet to a direct fight in the hole. The yagd's task is to hold off the predator until the hunter arrives. If the dog gets too excited and tries to deal with the fox or badger on his own, he needs to be pulled out of the underground labyrinth by the tail.

The first baiting should be carried out no earlier than the animal is 8-10 months old. For this purpose, they use a “walking” fox that keeps a decent distance and does not fight back the pursuer. Remember that a puppy at this age has an unstable psyche, and aggressive game can discourage him from hunting for the rest of his life. You can build a hole for training yourself, or you can use ready-made designs for baiting stations. The main thing is not to put pressure on the dog and not push it into the maze. The Jagdterrier himself should become interested in the hole and dive into it.

The first to practice the skills of searching and pursuing the beast. The second stage is training in anger and grip, and it is recommended to “use” the latter skill on a raccoon. Unlike the fox and badger, this minke whale is not capable of causing serious injury to a pet. Some hunters bait jags on stray cats, but this method is not recommended because it teaches the dog to view domestic animals as potential game. By the way, among professionals, Jagdterriers are especially valued because they do not tear the animal to pieces, but competently dodge its claws.

Outbred guards in numbers

Scientists say that mongrels quickly react with a loud bark to the appearance of a stranger or walking outside the front door. This important ability is more noticeably developed in them than in “Scots”, Dobermans and Boxers. Canine tests regarding the protective characteristics of mongrels revealed the following figures:

• 55% of breeders confirmed that yard dogs are excellent watchdogs;
• 47% of respondents say that their dogs successfully guard private houses and summer cottages, which means they can keep large areas under control;
• 25% of owners call mongrel dogs excellent bodyguards.

Many dog ​​owners believe that letting a mongrel dog into the house is the best and most profitable solution for creating good protection. Perhaps they are a little inferior in some qualities to service dogs, but they quickly adapt to changing weather conditions and are unpretentious in food.

Mongrels on security duty

Purebred puppy VS dog from the street: who to choose?

The question of choice is quite difficult, given all the advantages and disadvantages of both representatives. It is impossible to say with certainty what type of animal should be chosen, since this can only depend on the character and needs of the owner. To make the right choice, you need to analyze the capabilities of both purebred and outbred puppies.

Table 3. Comparison of dogs of noble blood and mongrel dogs

Little puppies are adorable, now the choice is yours

The final decision depends only on the owner. No standards or descriptions oblige the dog to blindly follow them. Thus, buying a purebred puppy with a pedigree will not guarantee success: the puppy may not realize all the advantages of its noble ancestors. And a dog that has been picked up from the street, warmed and fed, does not have to be flexible and love its owner unconditionally.

Video - Purebred dog or mongrel?

Nicknames for large pets

A selection of great nicknames for large mongrel dogs:

• Goliath;
• Maximus;
• Hercules;
• Atilla;
• Bir;
• Kong;
• Colossus;
• Clifford;
• Rimbaud;
• Wolf;
• Tank;
• Shaman;
• Giant;
• Rex;
• Texas;
• Storm;
• Rock;
• Bandit;
• Sergeant;
• Muscle;
• Sumo;
• Zeus;
• Shrek;
• Everest;
• Atlant;
• Brando;
• Caesar;
• Diesel;
• Brutus;
• Duke;
• Fang;
• Macho;
• Spartacus;
• Tyson;
• Biggie;
• Cujo;
• Monster;
• Beowulf;
• Kahuna;
• Konon;
• Chewbacca;
• Vader;
• Big Mac;
• Chuck Norris;
• Meatball;
• Chingiz;
• Moby;
• Godzilla;
• Yeti;
• Stallone.

Now – a selection for big dog girls:

• Athena;
• Baroness;
• Diva;
• Echo;
• Amazon;
• Nerl;
• Electra;
• Hera;
• Katniss;
• Kodiak;
• Liberty;
• Jellyfish;
• Nix;
• Crow;
• Shrew;
• Savva;
• Tiger;
• Onyx;
• Baby;
• Bertha;
• Cleopatra;
• Helga;
• Ursula.

Savva is still just a baby:

How to choose the right mongrel dog?

Most breeders don’t see much difference in where to look for a mongrel pet. They are bought at the market, found on the Internet, taken from the street or from friends. To prevent the arrival of a new family member from becoming an annoying mistake, when choosing one, you should adhere to the following algorithm:

1. Explore the area where the dog lives. This could be an apartment or a shelter. If the habitat is dirty and unsanitary, the dog may develop health problems.
2. Assess the health and appearance of the puppy. The dog should have clean eyes without pus, a moist nose, and a calm belly without bloating. There should be no white or black lumps on the fur, which indicate the presence of fleas and lice eaters .
3. Observe the dog's temperament and character. A puppy that shakes, hides in a corner, or runs away at the sight of a guest will never become a good friend. Perhaps in the future he will get used to the new owner, but will show aggression towards any unfamiliar person or object.

A cowardly pet in adulthood will be very dangerous, as it will begin to bite, and mongrel dogs that rush at a person who comes to visit and try to grab his clothes cannot be re-educated by any means. You need to choose a puppy that greets strangers in a friendly manner, but is also cautious. After a few minutes of communication, he can approach a person and allow himself to be stroked, while wagging his tail and licking the guest’s hands. Such a pet has an adequate psyche and will grow up to be a good friend.

Choosing a puppy is a responsible matter

Mongrel is a free, loyal friend

You can adopt a mongrel from the street completely free of charge, and the owners of such dogs often give away their puppies for a symbolic price. For many four-legged lovers, this advantage becomes the main thing when choosing a pet. After all, the prices that breeders of purebred dogs set for their puppies are often 2-3 times higher than the average wage. This should also include the costs of maintenance and feeding, which are not relevant for mongrels.

Often the owners of “yard terriers” themselves are ready to pay extra to the new owner to take the next puppy. Some people give away all their belongings along with the pet, including toys, leashes, and collars. Therefore, the new owner always has a choice: take home a mongrel puppy or feed an adult dog from the street.

Mongrel is a faithful friend

Black and white cinema

You can, for example, recall the undeservedly forgotten heroes and actors of black and white cinema.

For boys:

• Albert
• Artist
• Bejo
• Bergman
• Berenice
• Bernard
• Boggart
• Valli
• Garcia
• Gregory
• Goodman
• James
• Jack
• John
• George
• Dujardin
• Casablanca
• Claude
• Comedian
• Conrad
• Cotten
• Cromwell
• Cockpit
• Lemmon
• Lee
• Myers
• Mann
• Martin
• Miller
• Orson
• Oscar
• Paul
• Power
• Pitch
• Perkins
• Pat
• Reed
• Raines
• raft
• Stanley
• Tony
• Curtis
• Trevor
• Humphrey
• Hartley
• Henried
• Hank
• Harry
• Chaplin
• Charlie
• Cherrill
• Eddie
• Eisenstein
• Al
• Ernest

Basenji Bejo looks like a movie star
For girls:

• Alida
• Alice
• Anita
• Asta
• Virginia
• Gloria
• Janet
• Dolores
• Ingrid
• Clara
• Clare
• Colin Moore
• Carol
• Leela
• Lillian
• Louise
• Marilyn
• Michelle
• Monroe
• Nora
• Audrey
• Ossie
• Pantomime
• Penelope
• Pippi
• Priscilla
• Ann

Japanese Chin Asta

What to feed the mongrel?

Outbred dogs do not have a pampered stomach and do not require a special diet, unlike purebred dogs. Mongrels can eat almost anything. This dog will be simply happy if it is fed porridge with pieces of meat cooked in meat broth twice a day. Despite the pet’s pickiness, you need to ensure that its metabolism is not disturbed. To do this you need to include in your diet:

• porridge;
• meat;
• cottage cheese;
• vegetables.

The dog will also eat ready-made dry food with pleasure. The choice of food is huge and depends only on the thickness of your wallet. When the family sits down to dinner, the dog will constantly beg for food from the master's table. The pet must be weaned from this habit immediately.

Important! Under no circumstances should dogs be given chocolate or other sweets. Sugar will destroy teeth, and theobromine, which is part of chocolate, can lead to coma.

The puppy is not yet accustomed to dry food

Appearance

We are used to “boring” dachshunds and shepherds. Their appearance is typical and predictable, only the color and length of the coat changes. Mutts come in a variegated variety. You look at a cute puppy and think that he will remain the same funny fluffy bear.

As a result, the “bear” turns into something huge, disproportionate, with short, spiky, mouse-colored hair. Why? Because of the same notorious mixing of genes. If you are shown the parents of purebred puppies, then anyone can be a relative of the mongrel.

Even if you saw mom and dad, you cannot rule out the “emergence” of hidden genes. The grandparents of tramps are a complete vinaigrette. It is difficult to predict what a puppy will look like. Of course, because of his unsightly appearance, you will not love your ward any less. However, be prepared for the unexpected.