Dog
Pronunciation:
plahy-kuh
Breed Description:
The Plica breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Ori-Pei with the Basset Hound. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Plica will have qualities of all the parents. They are a medium to small sized breed of dog that has a slightly elongated body of the Basset Hound and the short legs. They are usually longer than they are tall and they have the distinct domed head and long ears of the Basset Hound. They usually have a long tail and they do not have the jowls and droopy eyes that are common in the Basset Hound.
The coat of the Plica can is usually short and dense. The coat should be slick, that that of the Basset Hound and there can be longer hair on the tail and ears. The color of the Plica can be any of the colors of the parent breeds, however, hound colors are very common in the breed including bi-color, parti-color, tri-color, merle, particularly blue merle, spotted or solid. They can be found in black, lemon, black and tan, tan, white, chestnut or red either as a solid or in any combination of patterns.
Temperament:
The Plica breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They can be a very playful breed that is affectionate and outgoing, however, some can be very reserved. They are generally laid back but they can have a high level of energy. The Plica usually does well well with children of all ages and they can do well with other pets and dogs. The breed may be reserved with strangers and if they take after their Ori-Pei parent, there may be some problems with aggression so it is important to read up on the Ori-Pei as well.
Height:
There is no set height for the Plica at this time. They are generally a small to medium sized dog.
Weight:
There is no set weight for the Plica at this time. They are generally a small to medium sized dog.
Health Problems:
The Plica breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on the Basset Hound and the Ori-Pei to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Plica breed of dog is better suited to life in a home with a small, fenced yard. It is very important that you have a fenced yard for your Plica because they may wander away after something interesting. They can live in apartments, but they tend to bark a lot and can disturb neighbors.
Exercise:
The Plica breed of dog does require a fair amount of exercise, despite looking like they don't. Expect between 30 to 45 minutes of exercise per day. Generally,Plicas cannot swim because of their short legs so walks and other non-swimming activities is better for them. In addition, a Plica should never be walked without a leash since they will chase after "prey" animals if they catch a scent.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Plica breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and they require little to no maintenance to keep their coats healthy. On average, you should expect to brush your dog on a weekly basis to remove dead hairs and dirt. A wipe down with a damp cloth will keep them clean and they should only be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Plica breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Peagle, it is important to read up on the Basset Hound and the Ori-Pei. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
