Hybrids of husky and shepherd dogs of different breeds. A cross between a husky and a German shepherd. What a handsome baby corgi and golden retriever.

The Siberian Husky is known as a noble, holistic dog breed that specializes in riding.

Incidents of deliberate mating of Huskies with other breeds are rare.

There are known cases of a mixture of the Laika Samoyed and the Siberian Husky, the purpose of which was to obtain a stronger dog with the characteristics of a seasoned hunter.

But in the end, a Samoyed husky was created with long noble hair, however, due to its stubbornness, it did not want to give up its prey to its owner.

This is explained by the fact that it is in the husky's blood large percentage belongs to wolves.

Husky-Malamute mix

First, let's get acquainted with the husky and malamute mix - . Belongs to a solid and famous breed.

These are large sled dogs that look similar in appearance, but are much stronger and have greater endurance.

For professional racers, this breed is more valuable and in demand, as it gives excellent results in competitions.

In the character of the Alaskan Husky, fewer wolf habits have been preserved (unlike the Malamute).

Also, Alaskan Husky puppies received external attractiveness from Siberian ones: the constitution of the body, coat color and eye color.

Shepski: German Shepherd mix

When choosing a reliable guard for your home, you should choose a similar mixture of Siberian Husky and German Shepherd.

This quality can also play a cruel joke: they have no sense of proportion when it comes to their property.

You should not leave them alone with a noisy group of children or with newly arrived guests.

Shepski, sensing a threat, will attack the “stranger” without hesitation. They are also aggressive and irritable when eating.

The owner must be a person who has already dealt with large species dogs and knows how to establish his authority.

Being a descendant of two cold-loving breeds, the Shepski feels more comfortable in cold climates.

Northern Inuit and Utonagan

An unrecognized breed, the Northern Inuit, is considered a mestizo, outwardly similar to its ancestor.

The purpose of creating this type of dog was the desire to obtain more obedient and humble dogs, resembling a white wolf in appearance.

The breed was created by combining the blood of a Siberian Husky, a German Shepherd and several other breeds. In parallel to this breed, a similar one was developed, called utonagan, the literal translation means “wolf spirit”.

The ancestors are also considered to be Huskies, Malamutes and German Shepherds.

Breeders of Utonagan dogs claim that the life expectancy of dogs is more than fifteen years and the peculiarity of the breed is good health and the absence of hereditary diseases.

Golden Retriever mix

Depending on percentage husky and husky blood, one litter resembles a husky in its external characteristics, and the other resembles a retriever.

By choosing the same proportions, you will get offspring with a double coat color: the main one is chocolate, the additional one is white (features of the pattern on the body and mask, like a husky).

The eye color will not be brown, like a golden retriever, but blue (like a Siberian husky). There are also cases of heterochromia ( different colors eye).

By temperament, these are quite active, playful and smart dogs, excellent swimmers and hunters.

Labrador mix - Labski

It also bears a great resemblance to a wolf decorative breed Labrador Husky dogs, which were bred by Canadian Eskimos.

Outwardly, they resemble huskies, and their temperament is quite complex, like that of independent and aggressive wolves.

It is important to properly raise a husky mix from a very young age, showing who is in charge (the leader) in the family.

While walking on fresh air You should not allow your pet to run ahead of its owner. The leader’s habits must be controlled and removed at the slightest manifestation.

In this case, the dog will grow up to be a good-natured and obedient pet, and not a trace will remain of the wolf.

Today, Labrador Huskies are used not only as guide dogs for people with disabilities; and at service posts, where, thanks to their subtle sense of smell, they find narcotic substances, explosives.

Chaski cross with chow chow

The only documented case of crossing a husky and a chow was recorded, as a result of which a specimen with good external characteristics and a gentle disposition was obtained.

Despite their kindness and responsiveness, they are able to stand up for their owner and all family members.

The Chaskie is practically no different from the Chow Chow. The difference is in height, sky-blue eye color and the peculiarities of the pattern on the pet’s face and body.

And a completely different question is the chasky’s character traits, in which one can recognize a true husky - nobility, loyalty, energy.

As adults, these are small pets that can easily be confused with.

These are huskies that will be treated like a puppy throughout their life. From them they borrowed the size and general constitution of the body, and from the husky - the uniqueness of color and eye color.

A distinctive feature of the Corgi Husky is its friendliness and playfulness. Like many others, this Corgi-Husky mix is ​​an inquisitive and intelligent pet.

A cross with an American Eskimo - Huskimo

Mixed Husky and American Eskimo Spitz, like the previous type, small in size.

By purchasing this dog, the owner needs to know about the importance and obligation of long daily walks.

Huskimos have a gentle character, they are easy to train, and happily follow their owner’s commands.

Alone they can play pranks and make tunnels. They love treats, although they are not prone to gluttony.

Huskies and huskies are very similar to each other, but they are two different species. Not everyone is able to distinguish and understand the differences that are obvious to an experienced dog breeder. Both breeds came to us from the northern regions of the taiga.

Local small nations greatly valued the help of their four-legged friends and needed them, and animals needed people and over many centuries they got used to being always close to people.

What happens if these two breeds are crossed? Will we get a new friend, or a puppy with genetic abnormalities?

Classmates

History of breeds

Huskies are famous descendants of the Siberian wolf, they served the aborigines of the northern lands for many centuries. Their main purpose was to transport people and heavy loads. They also protected houses and helped keep people warm during the cold winters.

This breed has a unique ability to freeze when near a sleeping child. This feature arose due to the animal’s reverent attitude towards children. They lay down in children's beds and warmed them with their own fur, and in order not to accidentally disturb the sleep of the sleeping baby, they froze until the morning and did not move.

At the end of the seventeenth century, Siberia was flooded with people wanting to find gold. People were faced with the problem of moving through thick layers of snow, ice and surrounded by hungry predators. Huskies came to the rescue. They not only coped with the transportation work, but also served as security guards. Not a single animal will attack a whole pack of dogs.

Unfortunately, no gold was found, and the service of man's Siberian friends was quickly forgotten. Subsequently, considering the need to develop some aboriginal dog breeds, the government of the country decided that huskies are completely useless animals and there is no point in investing effort and money in their breeding.

Malamutes existed as an alternative to sled dogs at that time. The whole clan was on the verge of oblivion, but the situation was corrected by the outbreak of the gold rush in Alaska. Now our heroes were transported to new lands in huge quantities. At that time it was withdrawn several new breeds based on the Siberian Husky. The need for them arose from terrible force, and if anyone managed to get rich during that period, it was the breeders.

Russia was unable to appreciate the faithful and devoted animals with breathtaking blue eyes, but the USA did. It was there in 1930 that the standards for the Siberian Husky were first registered. And later, in 1966, the International Canine Federation assigned number 270 in its registry.

Now let's tell the story of the husky. They originated in the same places as our previous heroes. For a long time they accompanied the aborigines through their habitats, helping them protect themselves and their property from predatory animals, hunt fur-bearing animal and even fish off the seashore.

Laikas are natural hunters. Their lightness and unsurpassed sneaking style played a decisive role in capturing fur-bearing animals. This fur has always been in great demand and was valued almost as highly as gold.

Not only the European nobility of the nineteenth century spent their leisure time hunting; in our homeland this activity was respected no less. Many princes kept personal kennels of hunting dogs, and only a few had huskies at that time.

But it was impossible not to appreciate these animals. It was the Russian princes who first began to awaken public interest in their charges. Prince Shirinsky-Shikhmatov spent a lot of time compiling classifications of all the breeds gathered under common name- Likes.

Subsequently, these works were criticized, although some truth was still found in them. Since it was on their basis that Dmitriev-Sulim created the most accurate characteristic, which is used even by modern dog handlers. This genus truly contains many different varieties of dogs, differing in color, some body parameters and place of original breeding.

Description of the breed

To understand how different the animals are before us, Let's list all the differences that exist between them.

• Laikas have a much wider range of colors. They can be pure black or red, and have a color similar to a husky.
• The most important difference is the purpose. While some are born sled dogs, others are talented hunters.
• Another very important detail that catches your eye is the size of the llamas. In huskies they are wide and large, while in huskies they are more refined and narrow.
• So bright and beautiful colors blue color found only in the iris of a husky. Only they are characterized by rich blue eye.
• The wool of Siberian cab drivers has truly invaluable quality; it is hypoallergenic. If you are inclined to allergic reactions, then the choice of a four-legged friend for yourself is obvious.
• For the same reason, they are odorless, which means there will be no unpleasant dog “aroma” in your house or apartment.
• But huskies are more prone to training and learning. It is for this reason that their group were chosen to fly on the spaceship.
• The husky's tail is often called a fox tail. It is very fluffy and droops down, while in a husky it is curled up into a ball on its back.
• If you put them side by side, it will become obvious that the mounts are larger and more powerful, and hunting dogs subtle and thin.
• The descendants of wolves can howl at the moon, but they will not bark day and night. But huskies can burst into loud barks.
• Laikas are more suitable for protecting homes and people, and huskies are more suitable as a family dog ​​and children's favorite.

Crossbreed

Now that we understand that we're talking about really about different types, we can imagine how the crossing experiment will end. Let's start with the fact that there is no officially registered breed in the creation of which our heroes participated.

But this state of affairs is undoubtedly temporary, since proper operation dog handler, the result is truly remarkable. It is important not to stumble upon scammers and not to buy an ordinary mongrel. You really need to understand this issue; if you yourself are considered an inexperienced breeder, then turn to professionals for help in completing the transaction.

The most amazing thing is that the resulting mestizo takes all the best from his parents. He has an excellent character, is adapted to living and serving people, is perfect for training, and literally grasps everything on the fly. They are affectionate and loyal, love children very much and are capable of becoming a reliable watchdog.

Their appearance is more like a husky. At least, more puppies are born with blue eyes than with shades of other colors. But there may be different colors. With special diligence, you can get a dog with blue eyes and black coat color. Just imagine how impressive the rich blue iris will look against the background of a bright red color.

Such offspring can be good news for people who love Siberian dogs, but cannot afford them because they live in an apartment.

More docile and accustomed to humans, mestizos will be able to become companions and get used to living within four walls. You must understand that not every puppy has all of the listed advantages. Experimental results may also be unpredictable. Before making a deal, you should observe the baby’s behavior and only then make a final decision.

Puppy keeps biting

Yes, unfortunately, this may be the outcome of the work inexperienced breeders. Crossing the two different kinds, one should allow for genetic failures and the fact that the character of the offspring will be affected not by the best, but by the worst characteristics of the parents.

Such pugnacity is not observed often, but can still occur. In this case, you will need to hire professional trainers and take care of the upbringing and socialization of your pet. Or terminate the purchase agreement and return the brawler to the official breeder.

Is the risk worth it?

When you purchase a medium sized dog with an unregistered breed and no standards, then there is always a risk. The idea of ​​crossing these species is not bad, but requires further development and research. If you're lucky you'll get unique dog, with an excellent character, adapted both for friendship with children and for home protection. But if you are unlucky, then you have no guarantees.

Pointy-eared, round-headed, curious, agile, well-built dog with a pair of sapphire eyes on a pointed muzzle - a cross between a German shepherd and a husky - a cross that does not have breed status.

He is registered with the AHDC (American Hybrid Dog Club).
The club itself is not a member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), since it works contrary to the generally accepted statutes of the FCI: “Development and protection of cynology and purebred dog breeding.”

In the AHDC, a husky crossed with a shepherd has several names:

• German Husky;
• Siberian Shepherd;
• Husky Shepherd;
• Gerberian Shepsky.

In the Russian version, the mix took root under the shortened version Gerber Shepsi.

Desirable characteristics according to AHDC

Application

Working group (guard dog-companion).

Temperament

Affectionate, intelligent, socially adapted, energetic, playful, loyal to children and other pets dog with excellent intelligence. Alert, but not aggressive.

Adult size

Above average - from 60 to 65 cm at the withers.

Weight

• Males – 40-50 kg;
• Bitches – 30-35 kg.

Wool

The guard hair is thick, medium length, without wavy, close to the body.
The undercoat is soft, very dense and abundant, never exceeding the length of the guard hair.

German Shepherd and Husky mix

Color

• black, white, brown, black-brown, fawn, golden, zone, pepper and salt, smoke or a harmonious combination of these colors;
• murugiy – acceptable color;
• piebald colors are not desirable;
• Harlequin or pockmarked colors are not acceptable.

Eyes

Oval or round without convexity. Eyelids black. It is desirable to have an “arrow” from the outer corner, characteristic of a husky. The color of the iris is all shades of blue to pale blue. An odd number of eyes is allowed (one is blue; the other is brown).

German Shepherd and Husky mix

Tail

Not above the hock joints. Well pubescent, with long decorative hair. It can curl into a loose ring, but never lies on its back.

Difficulties of content

• long and heavy shedding;
• poor controllability, tendency to theft and escape.

Lifespan

Sexual dimorphism

Quite pronounced. The male should not create a feeling of massiveness, the female should have a lightweight type.

Why did you get a hybrid of a husky and a shepherd?

What was needed were dogs suitable for working in the harsh conditions of the northern states of the USA and the Arctic.
The German Shepherd, previously adapted by the energetic inhabitants of America for herding deer and for search and rescue services in blizzards and snow storms, would do an excellent job if it were more physically adapted to such a difficult mission.

To improve the quality of work of the German Shepherd, it was decided to add another blood to the breed popular breed, bred and registered in the USA at the beginning of the 20th century (1930) - a Siberian husky, hoping to get a working cross between a shepherd and a husky.

The basis of the Husky breed was the Kamchatka, Chukotka and Kolyma sled huskies, without which it was impossible to live in Alaska and northern Canada. And the conquest of the Arctic would not have happened either!

Husky, with its excellent characteristics, a strong and robust type, seemed to be the best option for improving the working qualities of a German Shepherd, which has difficulty weather conditions Far North.

Hybridization results

“What happens if you cross a Husky and a German Shepherd?” - thought the newly minted US breeders and mixed the two breeds into a single hybrid.

The resulting mestizo pleased with his appearance, beauty and stature, lively mind and ability to sleep for a short time in the snow in a blizzard.

It turned out that in an attempt to improve, many of the working qualities of two separately superior breeds were lost - the German Shepherd and the Siberian Husky.

The resulting mixed “breed” did not acquire the endurance over long runs typical of sled dogs – once again.

The unconditional obedience and desire to please the owner, developed in the German Shepherd through long decades of selective selection, was lost.

The cute bastard (two+ blood - “double blood” in English) disappointed the creators with instability of behavior and inability to pass on the best external and working qualities to his descendants - three.

A cross between a German Shepherd and a Husky, it turned out to be good only as a large decorative dog, which became popular in Canada and the States.

Smart, agile, affectionate, mischievous and devoid of any manifestations of aggression (maximum - hoarse, angry barking with an imitation of an attack) The Gerberian Shepski has been recommended as a "therapy" dog in canistherapy and for home care pet

Today is the day for Gerber Shepsi

Today, the husky-shepherd mix is ​​being actively promoted as a new breed by unscrupulous breeders, who are commonly called “breeders” or “breeders.” The blue eyed puppies they offer may not even be Gerberian Shepskys!

Shepsky can only be called a cross between a German Shepherd and a Husky in the first generation - an F1 hybrid - 50% of the blood of a purebred Husky mother and 50% of the blood of a purebred German Shepherd father. And never vice versa!

Hybrids of the second, third and subsequent generations as Gerberian Shepski are not even considered.

Crosses obtained by crossing are not considered either. East European Shepherd and huskies, although in appearance they are very reminiscent of a large Siberian Shepherd.

Mixed Caucasian Shepherd and Husky or mixed Alabai and Husky. Which is better?

Several years ago, on the basis of a nursery of the working direction of the GUIN Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation (Tomsk region), they tried to obtain a stable hybrid Central Asian Shepherd and husky (a cross between a husky and an alabai).

IN experimental group Caucasian Shepherd Dogs were also included, as representatives of strong and quite vicious breeds that have long established themselves as excellent representatives in the ZKS (protective guard service).

The purpose of the experiment was to obtain powerful, large dogs with good protective and guard abilities, which can easily endure difficult service. open space in Siberian frost conditions.

After a couple of years the experiment was stopped. The dogs obtained through crossbreeding and their descendants demonstrated complete indifference to work, lack of necessary service qualities, and when trying to induce them, they fell into a rage.

Mixed Malamute and Shepherd. Let's see!

Alaskan Malamute by its haplogroup ( genetic code) is closer to wolves than a husky, and even more so a German shepherd.

The proximity of wolf blood makes this dog big physical strength and fantastic endurance, which is unsafe for people with improper upbringing. Lack of physical activity with the Malamute’s increased need for active movement can result in unmotivated aggression, which brings the Malamute to 6th place on the list of aggressive breeds.

A socially adapted Malamute retains only wolf species, and the character becomes affectionate and good-natured. The only one negative trait- bestial stubbornness.

They tried to overcome stubbornness by hybridizing a Malamute with a German Shepherd. The breed qualities of both dogs were mixed in arbitrary proportions, making the cross between a shepherd dog and a malamute unstable. Some of the puppies became as efficient as a shepherd dog, but acquired increased malice and distrust of strangers. The other part “strengthened” in its stubbornness and borrowed the increased aggressive qualities of its wolf-shepherd ancestors.

What if you want to have an adequate dog that looks like a wolf?

Utonagan

A solution was found when UK breeders began cross breeding in 2 stages:

1. received F1 50% malamute-mother + 50% husky-father;
2. this hybrid was crossed 50% Malamute-Husky-Mom + 50% German Shepherd-Dad.

The dog obtained in this way, obedient, human-oriented, and very beautiful in appearance, was named Utonagan(Utonagan), which translated from the language of the Chinook Indians means “Wolf Spirit” or “Wolf Dog”.

This breed group is not yet recognized by the FCI, but judging by how consistently and clearly the characteristic breed characteristics of exterior and behavior are transmitted in this large group, taking into account the purebred nature of their common ancestors and the “production of offspring similar to the parent stock,” the Utonagans are recognized as a separate breed just around the corner!

Utonagan

In fact, this is a mix of Siberian Husky and small Corgi dogs.

This short-legged hybrid was bred to touch the eyes of women and children and nothing more.

This husky looks like as if he had remained a puppy for the rest of his life.

These dogs adopted their height and body structure from corgis, and from Siberians - a rather long length. fluffy wool and the standard husky two-tone coat and eye color.

A distinctive feature, like all huskies, is a very friendly, humane character.

Like everyone else, corgi-huskies are curious and smart dogs. And of course, these huskies will not take up much space even in the smallest apartment.

Golden Husky Retriever (Siberian Retriever)

This husky mix is ​​the result of crossing with a Siberian husky.

If your Siberian Retriever has Husky and Labrador blood in a 50/50 ratio, then, most likely, he will have a two-color color - chocolate and white, with a contour of spots characteristic of a husky, and Blue eyes.

From a Labrador he will get a calm, patient and obedient disposition.

Walking along the street will be enough for your pet about forty-five minutes a day, which is quite small compared to other huskies.

Also, just like German Shepherd Huskies, these dogs love to howl in tune with a car siren as soon as they hear it.

Labrador Husky

The first thing to say is that a Husky cannot be confused with a Siberian Retriever.

An adult Labrador Husky, without an owner and a collar on the street, can make some people panic: in front of you is a wolf, often white or light in color, for sure Akella from the fairy tale "Mowgli".

And in fact— the Labrador Husky resembles a wolf much more than the Siberian Huskies themselves.

And in your relationship with him you need to be very careful: like any wolf, these huskies have the temperament of a leader, a boss.

For example, the lack of food in a dog’s bowl will be accompanied by a rather angry, dissatisfied growl.

From childhood you should raise a puppy correctly, demonstrating who's boss. Then your mixed breed will grow up to be a good-natured dog and will not differ in character from cheerful huskies.

The wolf needs long walks and games, but what's important: on the street, do not let him run in front of you - a formidable leader may awaken in him.

Pitbull Husky (Pitsky)

In front of you Pitsky- purebred cross American Terrier and Siberian or Alaskan husky.

From the pit bull, Pitsky took a stocky build with pronounced muscles, and in color and appearance Both breeds are combined.

This mestizo calm towards people, but not as loving as other huskies.

If your Pitsky plays the role of a yard guard, then everyone passing by under his watchful control will be greeted by a loud bark.

These are quite strong and active dogs that require active walks in the fresh air and will never miss the opportunity to chase small animals.

Australian Shepherd Husky (Aussie Siberian)

Do you have the most caring husky near you? So this is definitely Aussie Siberian- a mestizo, combining blood and Siberian Husky.

Outwardly, these huskies have no specific differences; they combine traits depending on the predominance of the parents' DNA in percentage terms.

But what distinguishes the Aussie Siberian husky from other hybrids is its exorbitant dependence on humans: where you go, so does your pet.

Very playful character : Will chew and play with anything you leave in the area except his toys, which he will bury.

These huskies are sure to become family favorites, especially when it comes to children.

Australian Cattle Husky (Ausky)

We present to your attention a hybrid of Australian herding dog and Siberian Husky.

Australian Cattle also called Australian Heeler, Queensland Heeler and Blue Heeler.

Like the vast majority of other huskies, they are very friendly dogs that are easy-going with people’s families.

But prepare for hyperactive walks: your Ausky will chase everything that rushes, passes, runs and crawls past him.

It is worth guessing that this mestizo acquired this character trait from an Australian shepherd.

Externally specific distinctive features No: they, like the Aussie Siberian, depend on the predominance of the blood of a particular breed involved in the crossing.

Chinese Husky Pug (Hug)

Quite a rare husky mix - Hug.

This mixture was the result of the mating of a Chinese pug (mother) and a Siberian husky (father).

At first glance, an ignorant person would never think that this dog has Husky blood.

Body structure And this mestizo got his external features from a pug, but he still had a good-natured character.

Hag is not specifically displayed, sources report only isolated cases of the birth of such puppies, crossed, most likely, by accident.

American Eskimo Husky (Huskimo)

In front of you Huskimo- one of the smallest representatives of the husky mix, along with the corgi-husky and the hag. This mixture was produced from two breeds: American Eskimo Spitz and Siberian Husky.

If you have a Haskimo at home, be prepared to spend a lot of time walking with him: the dog loves active pastime and, despite his small build, physical activity.

Perhaps because precisely this orientation is the main one for the breeds from which it was bred.

Huskimos are very affectionate in temperament, intelligent and inquisitive.

This husky mix unpretentious in food, his only weakness is his love for treats. But that’s why pets of this breed are easy to train.

The Huskimo does not like toys very much; most likely, they will be chewed or buried. Give your husky a game-filled, long walk.

Jack Russell Husky

Husky hybrid from among isolated(although nothing prevents you from withdrawing it if desired).

This “specimen” appeared from the crossing, perhaps not special, of a Siberian Husky and a Jack Russell Terrier dog.

Hybrid Its color is more like a husky, but in its physique it combines the features of both breeds, but has more of a Jack Russell terrier.

This dog is one of the most attached to people and family from the entire large family of huskies and even dogs in general.

Your pet will be with you everywhere and almost always, and in no case should you limit your pet to your company if you do not want its character to deteriorate.

This dog, in turn, will respond to you with devotion, boundless obedience and love.

Akita Inu Husky (Huskita)

Huskita, just like the Husky Jack, is a mixed breed, bred privately and, perhaps, also as a result of accident.

This hybrid was obtained by crossing a purebred and a Siberian husky.

Among the distinctive external features Akita blood still predominates.

Physique(height, weight) exactly the same as that of an Akita dog; The temperament of these dogs is characterized by determination and perseverance, sometimes reaching the point of obstinacy.

The nature of a husky can be recognized only a little in the color and some features of your husky's face, as well as in behavior: the dog is very devoted to its owners and will serve as an excellent nanny for the children in the family.

American Cocker Husky (Siberian Cocker, Siberian Spaniel)

Like many, this Siberian Husky and Cocker Spaniel mix is ​​unusual for the Husky family.

Both dogs that were bred to produce this mix were purebred.

It turned out Very interesting breed , combining the features of both husky and.

In particular, long wool like spaniel and standard black and white color, inherent in the husky family.

The character of this dog also combines the nature of cockers and Siberians.

Chow Chow Husky (Chusky)

A husky hybrid is one of the unusual ones, with a single (!) registered case of crossing.

Attractive both in appearance and character, a mixture of purebred and Siberian husky.

At first glance, Chaskys are very difficult to distinguish from Chow Chows.

The only thing you'll notice, - blue eyes, slightly larger height compared to the Chow and the contour of the spots inherent in the Husky, despite the fact that the color colors remained from the Chow Chow: red and white.

And the character is a completely different matter: in him you will recognize a real husky - very loyal, friendly and, nevertheless, strong.

American Bully Husky (Bully Pitsky)

Another type of hybrid Pitsky, which was mentioned earlier.

The differences are small: This hybrid was bred by crossing an American Bully Pit (which, by the way, is a mixed breed) and an Alaskan Husky.

In all other respects, your pet Bully Pitsky similar to a regular Pitsky hybrid.

Boxer Husky (Boxsky)

Here is another “pumped up” husky hybrid – Boxsky.

This is a cross between a boxer and a Siberian husky, outwardly almost indistinguishable from the former and little reminiscent of the latter.

Hybrid similar to a husky in character: if you got a Boxsky dog, then you have at home the most terrifying child caretaker for others and the most beloved by the family.

This dog needs little toys, walks and active pastime.

But in communicating with you and, especially, with children, it is better not to limit boxing, otherwise the pet may break character, and then he will look more and more like a fighting dog.

Beagle Husky (Beaski)

Our list of mixed-breed dogs from the Husky family is completed by a cross between purebred and Siberian Huskies.

This hybrid also belongs to the number of single-bred breeds of the husky family.

Beaski differs from other mestizos in its considerable life expectancy with proper attention to the pet: active walks, and supervision by a veterinarian.

Externally, a Bisky pet combines the breed traits of both parents, without the predominance of the nature of one of them.

Beaski's temperament is distinguished by its good nature, devoted love for its owners and, in particular, for children, which is inherent in both breeds from which it was bred.

Love your pets. Huskies will answer you in the same way, no matter who they are crossed with.

Many people love animals, especially dogs. However modern man does not want to be content with what he has, and, accordingly, strives to get something new. This explains the crossbreeding of many dog ​​breeds. In this article we will try to figure out what kind of mestizos from a mixture of husky and shepherd will be like.

Who are mixed-breed dogs?

Mixing various breeds, breeders often produce mixed breeds. These are dogs that do not have a breed, but are not mongrels either. Depending on what breeds were crossed, the resulting mestizos can cost incredible amounts of money.

The attitude towards such dogs is ambiguous. Some people like their unusual appearance, which combines the characteristics of their favorite breeds. Someone is not so friendly, not understanding why purebred breeds should be spoiled. By the way, mestizos are often called half-breeds. In addition, they can combine the characteristics of not only two breeds, but also three, and sometimes four.

Puppies from a Shepherd-Husky mix will also be called mixed breeds. Each breed has its own advantages and disadvantages. Which characteristics will appear in the resulting mixed-breed puppy will become known only as it grows up. Therefore, before breeding dogs from a shepherd-husky mix, you should be prepared for some very unexpected consequences.

Metis is not a mongrel!

As we have already said, mestizos are not mongrels. These are, of course, dogs without a specific breed, however, they are not considered mongrels. Judge for yourself how a dog bred from such noble breeds like a husky and a shepherd, a mongrel?!

However, the question still arises: what is the difference between a mestizo and an ordinary mongrel? The answer is quite simple. In the appearance of mestizos one can clearly see external signs mixed breeds. That is, a puppy from a mixture of husky and German shepherd, for example, will look like both a husky and a shepherd. If not two breeds, but more, are crossed, then all of them will be visible in the appearance of the mestizo.

At the same time, external characteristics mongrels will be somewhat different. The mixed breeds cannot be traced in their appearance.

The character of the mestizo

It is quite difficult to predict what kind of character a mixed-breed puppy will have, in particular from a husky-shepherd mix. Each dog, like a person, is individual. She will take some traits from her dad, some from her mom. It's just which ones from whom - it will be a surprise in the future. For example, mixing dwarf breeds, mestizos turn out to be cowardly, nervous, and can even be aggressive and cocky. While crosses between sentinels and guard breeds dogs can be stubborn and difficult to train.

Before crossing breeds, you need to carefully study the characteristics of mom and dad, and, if possible, the entire pedigree. This will help highlight dominant traits breeds After breeding the puppies, you need to observe them for some time to determine what kind of character they have.

Puppy health

The health and immunity characteristics of mestizos are often higher than those of purebred breeds. This is due to the fact that there is a mixing of genes and from each breed the puppy takes only best qualities. As a rule, hereditary diseases are not transmitted from parents in this case.

However, even though puppies from a Husky-Shepherd mix, or any other crossbreed, are healthier, this does not mean that mixed breeds will not get sick. They, like all animals, require appropriate care and timely treatment.

Husky habits

Before breeding puppies from a husky-shepherd mix, you need to study the characteristics of each breed. It is necessary to find out which characteristics will be leading, that is, dominant. It is dominant characteristics that are often passed on to offspring. Therefore, it is better to know which habits a mestizo can take from a husky and which from a shepherd dog.

The Husky breed is known to be friendly. They are wary of strangers, but do not show aggression. The animals are quite sociable, they are able to live calmly in the same territory with other dog breeds. In addition, Huskies get along well with children, so this good option for a family with small children.

This breed has no guarding instincts, so they are not suitable as a watchdog. Huskies are also stubborn and independent. They often strive to do as they see fit, even if this contradicts the aspirations of the owner. In such a situation, the owners need to become the leader for the dog, as it would be in natural conditions the animal’s habitat (huskies live in packs and each team has a leader).

You also need to keep in mind that huskies love to hunt. Of course, they do not attack their neighbors where they live. However, they will happily hunt other people's cats, chickens, rabbits and other small animals.

Characteristics of the Shepherd

As for shepherds, this is also a very friendly breed. She is devoted to one owner. She, of course, also loves others, especially children, but the owner is always the main one for her. In this they differ from independent huskies, shepherds are a loyal breed. In addition, they are fearless and brave. That's why they are good guards and watchdogs, if, of course, they are properly raised and trained.

Shepherds, like huskies, are sociable dogs that do not like to be alone. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave them alone for a long time. These animals are also good workers. They can be trained in many activities. By the way, they adapt very well to changing conditions.

The dogs are very cheerful and active. Therefore, when breeding puppies, for example, from a mixture of Husky and Caucasian Shepherd, it is worth remembering that they will need constant activity and movement.

Shepski

Because of good characteristics, often used as a basis in mixing species. The most common mixture occurs with the shepherd dog. Among breeders, a mixture of husky and shepherd is called Shepsky. This breed is bred for protection. Shepskis are excellent watchdogs. However, problems cannot be avoided in training these mestizos.

Such dogs may lack a sense of proportion. Plus they are terrible owners. Therefore, it is not recommended to leave children or guests alone with the Shepsky. After all, they may simply not know what belongs to the dog, and he, in turn, will not like it and things may turn out very unpleasant, and often even dangerous situation. In addition, dogs of this crossbreed immediately attack at the slightest danger.

There is also some rigidity and aggressiveness in the behavior of dogs. Cruelty is manifested in the fact that they can offend someone who is weaker than them. While aggression, along with irritability, is observed when eating. Animals are impatient when it comes to food.

Since the main breed of these mestizos is husky, it is better for them to live outside. Cool climates are more suitable for them. Below is a photo of a Husky Shepherd mix.

Utonagan

In another way, Utonagana, among breeders, is called the northern Inuit. The purpose of breeding these mestizos was to create strong, hardy, trainable dogs. To receive desired result The breeds were crossed with the German Shepherd. Outwardly, these dogs resemble wolves.

Sometimes Malamutes are mixed in with the Husky/German Shepherd mix (pictured below). The resulting mestizos have good health and good heredity. This is due to the fact that they lack genetic diseases, due to mixing of genes. These dogs take only the best genes from their parents, thereby creating a selective gene pool. Mestizos live for more than 15 years.

It is interesting that “utonagan” means “wolf spirit”. Therefore, in the character of the animal there may be notes of disobedience and love of freedom.