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 ...

Americans love their dogs. According to Forbes, more than 65 million U.S. households have a dog, making pooches the most popular pet in the country. But which breeds have the most hearts in America in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although there is a lot of data about the number and distribution of purebred dogs in North America such data has not been available for mixed breed dogs. This is despite the fact that so-called ...

Quick: What kind of dog is Hubble? Using its scruffy face, plump black nose and blondish fur as clues, you might guess that it's part or all Wheaten terrier. And that might lead you to think this dog, ...