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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study finally answers whether mixed-breed dogs are healthier than purebreds, and now that whole question has been settled.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Americans love their dogs. According to Forbes, more than 65 million U.S. households have a dog, making pooches the most popular ...

These are not actual dog breeds but are so-called "designer dogs," a term used because it is classier than the more pejorative labels of "mutts" or "mongrels," which purebred dog enthusiasts are apt ...