Mixed Breed Dog (10)
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Should You Get a Designer Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker, March 5, 2014When I was growing up, we lovingly called mixed-breed dogs “mutts” or “Heinz 57s.” Just about everybody had one, and they usually came for free (or at least not very much)… Full Article ›
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Westminster Agility Show Opens to Mixed-Breed Dogs
By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, February 4, 2014Leaping and swooshing through an obstacle course of tunnels, jumps, and weave poles, 225 dogs and their handlers will make canine sports history on Saturday in New York City. For the first time… Full Article ›
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Mixed Mutts and Designer Crosses: Healthier Than Purebred Pets?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 3, 2013According to conventional wisdom, mixed-breed dogs and cats are healthier than their purebred counterparts. On the surface, it makes sense: Dip too often into a shallow gene pool and the pet is… Full Article ›
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“Mutt Testing” the Motley and the New Veterinary Politics of Breed Identification
By Dr. Patty Khuly, February 20, 2013In 2007, canine geneticists threw veterinarians and dog owners an unexpected bone. After spending years mapping the entire canine genome, they’d arrived at a novel application for their… Full Article ›
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10 Reasons to Love a Mutt
By Kim Campbell Thornton, September 7, 2012Dream dogs can take many forms, such as regal sighthounds, playful spaniels, watchful guardian breeds and companionable retrievers. And, sometimes, they can be a unique blend of many… Full Article ›
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Miley Cyrus and Floyd: What’s the Breed?
By Meredith Rodkey, August 9, 2012It can’t be easy being Miley Cyrus – she’s certainly living under a microscope, with paparazzi photographing her every move -- especially since her recent engagement. Lucky for… Full Article ›
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9 Designer Poo Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, May 31, 2012Poo dogs — anything crossed with a miniature or toy Poodle — are small, fuzzy and cute. They can also have totally unpredictable looks and personalities. But that's what's… Full Article ›
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5 Designer Doodle Dog Breeds
By Laura Cross, May 4, 2012When you look past the Poodle's froufrou show coat, you'll see an easy-to-train brainiac with a sense of humor who gets along with kids and other pets. So what happens when you cross this… Full Article ›
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Be a Pinup for Pit Bulls!
By Kristen Seymour, March 29, 2012
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Can You Predict the Adult Size of a Mixed Breed Puppy?
By Gina Spadafori , July 5, 2011Q: We just got a great puppy from our local shelter. We love this dog, but we're really hoping he doesn't get too big. The shelter guessed he was a Chihuahua mixed with Terrier, so I'm hoping… Full Article ›