Why an F1 Hybrid dog?
Years ago people who wanted a dog had two choices. Get a purebred or a mutt. In the last 10 years there has been the introduction of a third option. Intentional Hybrids. People who decide upon Intentional Hybrids such as the Yorkiepoo, Maltipoo, Poochon, YoChon or Morkie have done so for many reasons. A high percentage of the people choose a hybrid for the reasons that are outlined below. A hybrid puppy has two purebred parents of different breeds. This intentional mix of breeds allows us to have the predictability of the purebred, while maintaining the genetic diversity of a mixed breed dog. A hybrid puppy’s characteristics will fall within the range of the two breeds his parents are from. All of our puppies are first generation (F1) crosses. The F1 hybrid is the healthiest cross possible due to “hybrid vigor” or genetic diversity. We carefully select each purebred parent for the characteristics that would result in puppies with the most desirable pet qualities. The hybrids are bred j