The breed of lapdogs has many subspecies, but they are all small domestic dogs with a touching appearance and good character. If you cross them with pets of other breeds, you can get the most unexpected result. Puppies of such unions are called mestizos. What are mestizos and what they are, we will tell in this article.
General about mestizos
Mestizos and mongrels are purebred dogs, but these animals differ significantly from each other. The ancestral line of mongrels cannot be traced, and mestizos have thoroughbred parents. In their appearance, the features of their titled ancestors are guessed. Unfortunately, heredity does not give them the right to have documents, maintain a pedigree. And although some mestizos are allowed to show, they almost never win awards.
Researchers believe that in most cases, hybrids inherit from their parents all the best in physiology and character. They have strong immunity, they are rarely transmitted genetic diseases characteristic of any breed. The psyche of such animals is more stable than, for example, that of aggressive breeds, they adapt more easily to a new environment, have a flexible, sociable character.
Today you can hear the term "designer breed", which refers to hybrids, but in most cases such unions are obtained from random mating, when the owner fails to keep track of the pet.
The mestizos born into the world do not have to be paid, they are transferred to “good hands”.
Important! Hybrids are produced purposefully, for example, the owner wants to have a cute little dog in the form of a lapdog, but with the watchdog qualities of a Doberman. The danger of such an alliance lies in the fact that genes can develop unpredictably and the owner will receive a big shaggy dog with the kindest character, who will not even bark when a thief appears in the apartment.
General about lapdogs
Before proceeding with the description of a cross between animals of different breeds, let's find out who the lapdogs are. Having an idea about them, one can expect the manifestation of similar genes from a hybrid. The Bolonka is a cute fluffy small dog. But the breed makes up many varieties that differ in their appearance and character. For a general idea, we list some of them.
- Maltese (maltese) - the most beautiful, picky creatures with white hair. The character is sensitive, gentle and affectionate. Such a dog may cry if it is offended.
- Russian color - endowed with gray, beige or brown color. The temper is soft, compliant, but has protective qualities, which is not typical for lapdogs. She is able to show character and protect the owner.
- French (Bichon Frize) - the coat color of the breed is white, the character is good-natured and inquisitive.
- Italian (Bolognese) - aristocratically proud and wayward dog. She looks like a white ball. In fact, it has a slender body, which is rounded off by a large amount of wool.
- The Havanese (Havanese) is a glamorous pygmy dog with soft, silky fur. Pets of this breed are kind, pampered, love attention, get along well with children.
- The Coton de Tulear is a lapdog with floor-length hair, strong build and good health.
- Small lion (levkhen) - two-color individuals with a characteristic haircut like a lion. But they look completely unthreatening, endowed with a good character.
From the description of different types of lapdogs, we can conclude that they are good-natured, accommodating, affectionate.
Pets are not hunters, watchmen, or guards. To give them additional properties, the lap dog is crossed with other types of dogs.
Crossbreeds
Having understood the breed of lapdogs and found out who the mestizos are, you can consider the results of a cross between these beautiful animals and other dogs. Different types of animals can be used in crossing: dachshund, pinscher, spitz, spaniel, scotch terrier. Ideally, if the complexion of the dogs is approximately the same. Let us give examples of some types of mestizos obtained with the participation of lapdogs.
- A cross between a miniature schnauzer and a lapdog. It turns out very cute animals the size of a schnauzer and with lapdog hair. Owners often cut their pet like a schnauzer. From the lap dog, the puppy gets a friendly and accommodating disposition, and devotion to the owner and a strong character - from the second parent. If the dog feels threatened by any member of the family, he will instantly turn from a good man into a protector. The dog needs training. The owner must have a strong character in order to become an authority for the pet.
- Papillon mixed with lapdog. Not so long ago, breeders bred the half-breed Mi-ki quite consciously. He was the result of crossing the Maltese, Papillon, Shih Tzu and Japanese Chin. This is the rare case when the mestizo lived up to its name as a designer breed. Such babies cost from 60 to 150 thousand rubles. They have straight, long, floor-length coats and magnificent butterfly ears. Dogs are very pretty and with a companionable character.
- Chihuahua crossed with a lapdog. Chihuahuas are crossed with different types of lapdogs. A mixture with a Havanese is called Cheenese, and with a French (Frieze) it is called Chi-Chon. Such mestizos have a beautiful fur coat with a lot of fur, they have touching shaggy ears (they are lowered in the frieze, and raised in the Havanese).
- Yorkshire terrier mixed with lap dog. Yorkie mestizos with a Maltese (Maltese) are called Morks or Yorkies. They are hardy, have good health, friendly, affectionate nature, devoted and faithful to their master. Hybrids can get stubbornness from Yorkies. If you show patience and engage in training from childhood, you can get a calm and well-mannered pet.
- A cross between a toy terrier and a lap dog. Puppies of this union have long hair and look more like a Yorkie than a toy terrier. Metis turns out to be kind, compliant, trusting and affectionate. He loves the company of children, but at the same time he is very touchy, he can hide for a long time and not respond to the calls of the offender.
- Pekingese and lap dog mix. Mestizos are delicious, in the form of fluffy little tender lumps. They are obedient and calm, easy to train. They have enough energy and optimism for frequent games. The attitude towards children in such a hybrid will depend on how the genes develop. If he takes more from the lapdog, he will be happy to play with the kids. Genes from the Pekingese will allow the pet to love only himself and his owner.
- A mix of poodle and lap dog. Maltipu is a mixture of a Maltese and a poodle. Mestizos look like plush toys with beady eyes. Wool can get any - straight, wavy or actively curly. The hybrid is more like a lapdog. The dog is intelligent, playful, cheerful and curious, loves the company of children.
- Cocker Spaniel mix. A mix of a lap dog with a spaniel is called Silky Cocker. It looks like a silky cocker, which is what the name implies. Mestizos have accommodating, cheerful and trusting characters.
For information about the features of the Maltese lap dog, see the following video.