Mixed breed
An individual blend of several breeds - character and appearance vary accordingly.
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Origin & history
Mixed breeds are the most commonly registered "breed" in Switzerland - many come from shelters or overseas rescue and have a very individual history.
Care
Grooming needs depend heavily on the parent breeds' coats. Observe what each individual dog actually needs.
Ideal environment
Highly variable; ask the shelter or previous owner about the dog's actual needs.
Feeding
Choose food based on the individual dog's size, age, and activity level, not an assumed breed.
Health
Often more robust than purebred dogs thanks to greater genetic diversity ("hybrid vigor"), but predispositions from the breeds involved are still possible.