Mixed Breed Dog (15)
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Meet 18 Designer Dog Breeds
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, July 21, 2016The Labradoodle, the original "designer" dog, was bred in an attempt to create a hypoallergenic guide dog by mating a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle. Unfortunately, there is no such thing… Full Article ›
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5 Toy Breeds That Worry This Vet the Most
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, December 14, 2015Let me say this up front: I love all dogs. Every single one I see in my practice brings a smile of joy to my face. But I often have concerns about certain small dog breeds, either because they may… Full Article ›
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10 Dog Breeds That Can Weather the Cold
By Laura Cross, November 21, 2014Winter is not yet here and already frigid temperatures are taking over the United States. In fact, meteorologists are predicting that even more “polar vortex” weather conditions could be on the… Full Article ›
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Purebred vs. Mixed-Breed Dog: What's the Right Choice for You?
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang DVM, October 23, 2014At a dog park, the blur of racing feet and wagging tails is too much for you to identify each dog: That looks to be a Retriever, maybe something Chihuahua-ish over to the left, and a curly haired… Full Article ›
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Celebrate National Mutt Day With These 15 Mixed-breed Dogs
By Laura Cross, July 31, 2014You may not know their heritage, but mixed-breed dogs are just as great as (and some might say better than) any purebred. July 31 is National Mutt Day, a holiday to celebrate and raise awareness… Full Article ›
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Should You Get a Designer Dog?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, 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 DVM, 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 VMD, 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 dog lovers,… 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 ›