Choosing a dog breed can be a challenge, and to complicate it even more, there are mixed breed dogs. Technically, dogs that are not classified as purebreds are known as mixed breed dogs. Designer dogs, rare dogs, mongrels and the like, fall under this classification. The popular misconception is that these dogs are the easiest to care of, and can survive with minimal human intervention. But that is not the case at all. Mixed breed dogs are not wild dogs, and must be accorded care, regular feeding and training. So if you have a dog with mixed breed, or you are thinking about acquiring one, here are some tips on the initial steps you should take.
1. Consult a veterinarian for your pet’s medical check up and subsequent health care. It does not matter if you acquired your pet from a reputable breeder, or from pet shop in the corner, or if you took him in after the animal proverbially followed you home; you need to have the dog looked over by the vet. You need to ascertain immediately if your dog has any medical condition that you need to monitor. Incidence of canine diabetes is on the rise, as well as dental problems and digestive complications. Strays, in particular, are homing beacons for lice, ticks, worms and other parasites. Also, if you are not planning on breeding your pet in the future, you may want to have it spayed or neutered as well.
2. Get your pet a license, identification tags and even a microchip. These documentations of ownership will make your life easier in case your pet wanders about and inevitably gets lost.
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