Mutt
A.K.A. :A mongrel, mixed-breed dog
A mixed-breed dog, also called a mutt, mongrel, tyke, cur, bitzer, feist or random-bred dog, is a dog that has characteristics of two or more types of breeds, or is a descendant of feral or pariah dog populations.
This term, along with the term purebred dog stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of the genetics and misinterpretation of Darwinian Theory, and should be viewed with the same skepticism as we view the concept of pure races in human populations. The term crossbreed refers to puppies produced by the breeding technique of breeding known dogs of two different purebred dog breeds for some specific reason.
The term mutt generally refers to a dog of unknown descent. Dogs interbreed freely, except where extreme variations in size exist, so mixed-breed dogs vary in size, shape, and color, making them hard to classify physically.
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Overview: | A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term. |
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A521550 - Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Male, Adult
USA Pasadena, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie / Terrier / Mixed (medium coat).
G58 - Terrier / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Male, Adult
USA San Diego, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Terrier / Terrier / Mixed. Emergency posting for this pup that is due for euthanasia next week. Need a foster or adopter ASAP. Please note we do not usually adopt...
G61 - Terrier / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Adult
USA San Diego, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Terrier / Terrier / Mixed. Emergency posting for this pup that is due for euthanasia next week. Need a foster or adopter ASAP. Please note we do not usually adopt...
G60 - Cattle Dog / Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Adult
USA San Diego, CA, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Cattle Dog / Terrier / Mixed. Emergency posting for this pup that is due for euthanasia next week. Need a foster or adopter ASAP. Please note we do not usually...
Vampire Diaries litter - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Baby
USA FRAMINGHAM, MA, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed. Dogs Name: The Vampire Diaries (7) Age: 8 Weeks Breed: Dad is Blue Heeler, Mom is a Stray Hound. Current size: 10lb Size...
Bones - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Male, Young
USA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Bones came to OklaHOME after being found in a yard by a Good Samaritan. He had been the victim of obvious neglect. Bones has been nursed back to...
Madison Ray - Shepherd / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Baby
USA Plymouth, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Shepherd / Mixed. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please complete an Adoption Request Form. This is the best way to show your interest in...
Mira - Unknown breed / mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Adult
USA Bemidji, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Unknown breed / mixed. Hi, I'm Mira! I'm an extremely sweet girl who loves everyone I meet, and have gotten along very well with other dogs and cats. I...
Vanna - Unknown breed / mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Adult
USA Bemidji, MN, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Unknown breed / mixed. Hi, I'm Vanna. I'm a super sweet girl who loves to be groomed, showered in affection, and to eat treats. I have lived with other...
Julia - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption

Mutt
Female, Baby
USA Candler, NC, USA
Date listed: 05/07/2025
Dog Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Julia and her siblings were rescued from Cherokee. In her foster home she is playing, learning, and growing every day. We expect her to medium to...
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