Many people in the pet world have long wondered if it is possible to have a mix between a cat and a dog. The mating of two different animals is called crossbreeding. The offspring of two different animals cross breeding is called a hybrid. In order for two different species to create a hybrid, they need to have similar genetic make ups. Hybrids are actually more popular than you might think. Here are some examples of popular hybrids today:
- Mule (Hybrid of a Horse and a Donkey)
- Liger (Hybrid of a Lion and a Tiger)
- Sheep Goat (Hybrid of a Sheep and a Goat)
- Zebroid (Hybrid of a Zebra and a Horse)
A mix between a Cat and a Dog
There have been many alleged cases of an offspring that is a mix between cat and a dog. However, a cat-dog hybrid has never been proven. Unfortunately, most of the alleged cases of cat dog hybrids occurred before cameras so there is no photographic evidence. Additionally, Cornell University claimed to have successfully bread a cat and a dog in 2009, but it was later discovered to just be an April fool prank. However, you can never say never, as genetic research and technology has been growing at an exponential rate. Perhaps in 50 years, you will be able to take your cat-dog for a stroll around the park.
Despite no confirmed cat dog hybrids, there are certainly many pictures of animals that look like a mix between a cat and dog.
Here are some pictures of a cat and a dog:
What is a cat dog hybrid called?
Since there has been no confirmed case of a cat dog hybrid, there is not a scientific name for the breed. However, that has not stopped people from coming up with some creative names, including Cuppies, Kotpies, Dogittens, Kitpups.
