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Piglet helps with the gardening.
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Understanding Hybrid Breeding
Here's a quick starter for understanding hybrid breeding
F1 = first generation puppy
To sum things up:
- 50% purebred A and 50% purebred B
For example, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel to Bichon Frise cross is first generation. In this Cavachon cross, hair type can be smooth like a Cavalier, curly like a Bichon or wavy/shaggy, and pups in the same litter can vary. Low moult coat good for allergy sufferers.
Purebred A x Purebred B = F1 Hybrid Dog
F1 x Purebred A = F1b Hybrid Dog
F1 x F1 = F2 Hybrid Dog
F1 x F1b = F2b Hybrid Dog
F2 x F2 = F3 Hybrid Dog
F1b = backcross puppy
- 25% purebred A and 75% purebred B
For example, an F1 Cavachon and Bichon cross; this is a Cavachon bred back to Bichon - the wavy, curly, shaggy-look Bichon is very consistent in coat types. Very low moult coat, good for allergy sufferers.
F2 = second-generation puppy
- F1 hybrid crossed with an F1 hybrid
For example, an F1 Cavachon crossed with an F1 Cavachon. In this combination you get the same percentage of purebred A as purebred B as you would in an F1 hybrid.
F2b = second-generation backcross puppy
- F1 hybrid to a F1b (hybrid backcross)
F3 = F2 hybrid to F2 hybrid
Multi-generation = F3 or higher-generation hybrid crossed with F3 or higher-generation hybrid