WHAT IS A MIXED BREED?
They come in a wide variety of colors. Their coats can be short or long, curly or straight, silky or wiry. They can weigh eight pounds or eighty. Mixed breed dogs are as diverse as the purebreds from which they originate. Each one is unique. Their roles are as varied as their backgrounds. Mixed breed dogs are used in herding and pet-assisted therapy, as rescue and hearing dogs, and in obedience and tracking competition. But their most familiar role is as a much loved family pet and companion. Technically, a Mixed Breed is the offspring of two different purebreds. The mating of a purebred and a mixed breed results in a litter on Mongrels. And, if both parents are either mixed breeds or mongrels, the pups are Mutts. But none of this is important. It’s the dog’s inner self that we love, not the length of his coat or the caliber of his pedigree. Whether you call your dog a mixed breed, mongrel, or mutt, you’re welcome in the Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America.
