The Dog Aging Project, a long-term study on canine aging, has collected data on dog behavior from more than 50,000 owners, ...

Mixed-breed dogs are canines whose appearance, traits, and personality derive from two or more parent breeds. They aren't hard to find. You can head to your local animal shelter to find a myriad of ...

Dogs can have wildly different personalities, which often vary by breed and size. Although individual temperament matters ...

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 ...

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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 ...

A new study finally answers whether mixed-breed dogs are healthier than purebreds, and now that whole question has been settled. According to new research from the Royal Veterinary College, the debate ...

When it comes down man’s best furry friend, mixed breeds are now one of the most common dogs you can find in the U.S. So much so, there’s a booming business for dog DNA companies like Embark ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...