One of the favorite pastimes of dog people is guessing a mutt’s ancestry. Is that scruffy little guy in the dog park a mix of Afghan hound and Catahoula leopard dog? Is the beast that bit someone ...

The word "mutt" has some negative connotations, but National Mutt Day, happening this Saturday, pushes those aside and celebrates these lovable pups. This unofficial holiday falls on July 31 and ...

The "tough mutt" phenomenon is well known among dog owners. The thinking goes that a dog with one or more breeds mixed into its genetic recipe is going to be healthier and more able to fight off a ...

Dear readers, let us begin August by celebrating National Mutt Day. So what exactly is a mutt? There are three categories of dog breeds: purebreds, crossbreeds, and mutts. Purebred are dogs with two ...

Americans love their dogs. According to Forbes, more than 65 million U.S. households have a dog, making pooches the most popular pet in the country. But which breeds have the most hearts in America in ...

Dog lovers rejoice—it’s National Mutt Day! Created in 2005 by animal rights advocate Colleen Paige, the twice-a-year holiday (celebrated July 31 and December 2) is meant to celebrate the mixed-breed ...

Mutts make very good pets for first time owners. Generally, people who have not ever kept dogs as pets face difficulties due to the hyper personality traits of the breed they choose, for instance, ...

For years, it’s been commonly believed that mutts are healthier than purebred dogs. After all, the thinking goes, purebreds come from a smaller gene pool, making them more prone to health issues. But ...