For those who have a mixed-breed dog, it is time to celebrate! This is because National Mutt Day has arrived, a day dedicated ...

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 reader, Thursday is National Mutt Day and for dog owners it is a day to celebrate everything your BFF is. Unless you have a purebred dog, your pup is a mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog. What ...

Anyone who has had a mixed breed dog has likely wondered: Just what type ofdog do I have? Now, it may be possible to answer that question. Companies specializing indog DNA testing are enticing owners ...

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 ...

Rascal’s mom looked like Lassie. And his dad? Well, that’s a good question. Rascal’s ears make it clear that he was the product of something besides a collie, but his owners couldn’t say exactly what.

Dear reader, every day I read a comic strip named Mutts that follows the adventures of Earl the dog, Mooch the cat, and other animals who have been adopted from shelters. In the past mutt was a ...

Beneath that posh exterior lies one of the smartest dog breeds in the world. Miniature Poodles (not Toy Poodles) make ...