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 "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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Long the province of the purebred, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is opening a doggie door this year to mixed-breed competitors. While Labradoodles, puggles and who-knows-whats won't be able to ...

Dr. Fauks: Our two daughters, 7 and 10 years old, have been bugging my husband and me for months to get them a pup or a young adult dog. We’re about ready to take the plunge but can’t decide on a ...

Dream dogs can take many forms, such as regal sighthounds, playful spaniels, watchful guardian breeds and companionable retrievers. And, sometimes, they can be a unique blend of many breeds.

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 ...

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 ...