Crossed Canines

by Georgie Damschroder

While we may be better acquainted with some of the more classic dog breeds, such as the Labrador or German shepherd, there are hundreds of diverse breeds that can be found all over the world. And between these breeds lie the mutts; pups that are a result of crossing one or more different breeds to create an entirely new kind of pooch. Also known as mongrels or mixed breeds, these dogs are known for being much hardier than their purebred counterparts, as they are less prone to injury or illness. Because of this, mutts also tend to live longer than other dogs. They also generally have a better temperament and are usually much less expensive than purebreds. But some of the most superior aspects of these mongrels are their names! Most new mixed breeds are titled by simply mashing the names of its parent breeds into one, leading to many hilarious labels! Take the Schnoodle, a cross between a schnauzer and a poodle, or the Pomsky, a Pomeranian-husky. Perhaps the most ridiculous of names come from pug mixes: the frug (French bulldog and pug), bassugg (Basset hound and pug), and chug (Chihuahua and pug), to name a few. And mixing a bulldog and a Shih Tzu leaves the poor puppies with a very unfortunate name that is worthy of censorship!

respect and space, while also reminding the older dog what it was like to play and run around like a pup!

“She brought out the puppy in Chili! We were so happy to see Chili start playing like a puppy again,” says mother Dana Feasel.

The two pooches now love to go on hikes with their family. Though they are eager to go on any walk anywhere, a favorite place to adventure is John Bryan State Park. If the two are not given their daily walk, they’ll turn to mischief when left home alone! As a result, the Feasels make certain the house is dog-proofed before leaving the playful pooches. Chili and Frida also adore swimming and water of all sorts!

Two of these crossed canines live with the Feasel family! Chili is a twelve-year-old golden retriever and beagle mix, and oneyear-wold Frida is a cross between a standard poodle, a mastiff, and a Saint Bernard. Chili was rescued in 2011 just one week before Dana and Patrick Feasel’s wedding. She was even brought along on the newlyweds’ honeymoon! Frida was more recently welcomed into the family a year ago from All Star Pet Rescue. The Feasels weren’t sure how the two dogs would react to one another, especially when Chili was in her senior years and Frida was practically still a puppy. However, the two hit it off and became best friends immediately. Frida gave Chili

The dogs live with parents, Dana and Patrick, and children, Wyatt and Nora, who attend kindergarten and second grade at Shawnee Schools. Dana enjoys volunteering in Shawnee Schools, and Patrick works for Lima Pathology Associates, LLC. The Feasels live in Indianbrook, where they love all the neighboring children that stop by to play with Nora and Wyatt and give Chili and Frida lots of attention! While Frida settles into life with the Feasels, Chili is there to impart her doggy wisdom upon her new sister. From their youngest pup to their oldest, the Feasel house is never short of warmth, laughter, and love!

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