Why choose between two great breeds when you can have the best of both? Mixed breed dogs bring something special to the table—one-of-a-kind looks, unique personalities, and a blend of the best traits ...

Yorkie mixes are often a blend of characteristics from both their Yorkie and other parent breed, resulting in unique personalities and appearances. Mixed-breed Yorkie dogs can have a variety of coat ...

Mixed-breed dogs can be a jumble of different looks and personalities. For Mace, his unique shar-pei and basset hound mix has him looking absolutely adorable.

For as long as I remember it has been argued that mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebred dogs because of "hybrid vigor". The genetics behind this are really quite simple. For certain genetically ...

With all the popular purebred dogs we see around us on a regular basis, some people assume they want their next pet to be one of these breeds. They want something familiar — a specific look or trait ...

Paisley and Stella, eight-week-old Aussiedoodle puppies, cuddle in an enclosure at Petopia in downtown Raleigh, N.C. on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com Chances are you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Humans have been selectively breeding our canine companions for thousands of years. Over the course of history, the decisions we have made to breed one dog to another have led to more than 300 ...