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 ...

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 ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The word "mutt" has some negative connotations, but National Mutt Day, ...

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 ...

Mixed breed dogs are completely undervalued by too many people. I grew up in a family that spent several hundred dollars on a purebred Golden Retriever puppy when it was time for a new dog. This is ...

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 ...

Tom Dock, Director of Communications at Noah’s Animal Hospitals, and dog owner Kelsey joined us to discuss the importance of National Mutt Day. This special day, celebrated at the end of July each ...

Every dog is beautiful in its own unique way, from purebred German shepherds to mixed-breed rescue mutts whose unique appearance leaves everyone guessing — and it always seems like we're stumbling ...