Nothing is a guarantee in the canine kingdom, as in life in general. No two mutts are the same! You might even discover that your mixed-breed dog inherited some of the best characteristics of all the different breeds in his or her family tree when it comes to intelligence, athleticism, intuition and affection.
Plus, a mixed breed from the shelter is likely spayed or neutered and is up-to-date on vaccinations, resulting in even more savings. Keep in mind, however, that all dogs need the same level of loving care no matter what type of breed they are: a good healthy diet, a dog bed, toys, a leash and collar, training and obedience classes, and routine veterinary care. Large-scale commercial dog-breeding operations make a profit selling puppies to pet stores with little regard for the wellbeing of the dogs.
Everyone wins when you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group. Giving an abandoned dog a forever home is life changing — for everyone. Each year , dogs are euthanized. Please, do save a life, and adopt. Published: August 1, Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. And how does it differ from other dog breeds?
First off: The fact that National Mutt Day is also referred to as National Mixed Breed Dog Day should tell you something—namely, that mutts and mixed-breeds are basically the same thing. Meaning that, as the latter name suggests, they are made up of more than one breed of dog. Whereas purebred dogs have registration papers that confirm the dog's single-breed pedigree, mutts aren't registered and each of their parents could be a mix of several breeds themselves.
Where it gets a little confusing is when you come to designer or hybrid dogs , where two specific breeds are intentionally cross-bred in order to create a sort of sub-breed that mixes the best traits of both pups like mating a poodle with a Labrador to get a Labradoodle. Though designer dogs are extremely popular, they're essentially just fancy mutts. While the American Kennel Club AKC does offer some activities for mixed-breed dogs to take part in, the organization only formally recognizes purebred dogs on its official registry sorry Puggle lovers.
Indiscriminate breeders and careless dog owners have created a surplus of beautiful hearted dogs seeking love and a forever home. Each time you adopt a dog, you save your pooch, but another dog has space to find someone to love. Purebred puppies generally live on the property of the breeders. Owners can afford to wait for a buyer or have the facilities to care for the pup at home. When stray mutts are in overcrowded shelters, the end is often sad, with some beautiful soul losing its life to euthanasia.
You get to save a life, but you will be protecting your new best friend. Mutts can compete with their snooty purebred cousins in contests such as agility trials through organizations such as NADAC.
There is also nothing to stop your furry friend from being a service or therapy dog. Although this is still a point of debate in the scientific circles, it is undoubtedly true in many cases. Many purebred dogs are known for their shortened lifespans, such as the mastiff, the Great Dane, and the Dogue de Bordeaux. Other cross breeds like the Goldendoodle or Cavapoo can have an incredibly long lifespan.
As glorious as the puppy stage is, your furniture and shoes might not agree or your T. V remote in my case. As lovable as puppies are, people you have the option of adopting a dog that is already housebroken and partially trained.
There are tendencies in purebred dogs to imprint on one person more than other members of the family. They may also be more difficult to socialize with other dogs, which can be a problem if you like to be out and about with your dog. Shelter and rescue dogs tend to be more friendly and less territorial than many pure breeds and generally have a sunny disposition.
How many times have you seen a wiggly little mutt with so many features that you have to ask, just what breed is your pup? So many times on my walks with a rescue boy Django we were pet sitting, curious dog owners would like to know his history and well, just what he is!
He is a rescue and something of a Mastiff cross Shepard cross Boerbul. Not knowing is part of the fun!
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