The Weirdest Mixed-Breed Dogs Ever
The Weirdest Mixed-Breed Dogs Ever
Mixed-breed dogs, otherwise known (affectionately) as "mutts", are becoming more popular as people seek certain traits of one dog, but the looks of another, or vice-versa.
By choosing a mixed-breed dog, it is widely believed that you will have a generally healthier and longer-living pup—a theory known as "hybrid vigor".
Some mixed-breed dogs are created by natural breeding, while others are created via artificial insemination.
Let's take a look at some of the strangest mixed-breed pups ever.
Chihuahua & Pug: Chug
Also known as a "Chug", the Chihuahua/Pug mix is certainly a strange breed. Combining the stubborn independence of the Chihuahua and the playful nature of the Pug will get you a stout and social pup full of energy. Weighing up to 20 pounds and only standing between si and 12 inches tall, they're the perfect little playmate.
It's the short and stout nature of the Chihuahua and Pug that makes them a strange mix. Sometimes they'll have pointy ears and a long tail with a medium-length dense coat.
Sometimes, their Pug parent can pass on their frying-pan face genes to the Chug, making for a strange-looking mutt.
Pomeranian & Husky: Pomsky
The Pomeranian-Husky is one of those dogs that has been bred through artificial insemination in most cases. Pomsky dogs are generally tiny little things that get their lack of size from their Pomeranian parent, but the upright ears and tail of the Husky. You can pretty much guarantee that the Pomsky will be energetic and need lots of outdoor activity.
The Pomsky is a weird mix because of its sizing, as well as its bright blue eyes that it often inherits from the Husky parent.
Afghan Hound & Briard: Afaird
Combining the watchdog nature of the Afghan Hound, bred in the mountains of Afghanistan, with the hyper-intelligent, endlessly loyal French Briard will produce an excellent guard dog that also has the ability to be sensitive and affectionate. This long-haired mix will likely inherit the silky hair of its Afghan Hound parent and as such will need near-daily brushing and maintenance, despite their low-shedding nature.
The strangest part of the Afaird is the often tufty and overgrown fur over its eyes, coming from the French Briard parent.
Akita & German Shepherd: Akita-Shepherd
Mixing a stout guardian like the Japanese Akita with another guardian like the German Shepherd produces a very large guard dog that's a match for anyone who dares enter your home. Despite being from a GSD and Akita background, they are stoic watchdogs through and through, with moderate energy and exercise requirements.
The sheer size of this eclectic mix of two guard dogs is what makes it different: expect a 75 to 100-pound pup that will grow to stand over two feet tall. If you've wanted a large guard dog, the Akita Shepherd ticks all the boxes.
