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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9 Pitbull-Heeler-GSP puppies. 5 Girls. 4 Boys. Will have de-wormer, Distemper, & Bordetella before going to FURever home. **Availability date subject to change.**
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Roper - Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Mixed (medium coat). Hi my name is Roper (a 5 year old cattle dog mix) and my caretakers say I am a proper gentlemen. I am good...
Cedar - Hound / Shepherd / Mixed Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Hound / Shepherd / Mixed. Cedar is 6 years old. He loves people, children, and loves to be cuddled. He is also a very playful and loving boy. He walks on a leash and...
Milly - Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Milly is a super sweet goofball who loves to spend time with her favorite people, get belly rubs, and zoom around the yard! She warms...
Gemma *Adopt or Foster* - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Foster Homes Needed! Do you have time and room in your life for a foster dog? .muttloverescue/foster.html ***************** ...
Titus - Hound / Mixed Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Hound / Mixed. Looking for a big, happy pooch to hang out with at home or on the road? Titus is ready to meet you! He loves tossing around his toys and hiking the...
Clover - Terrier / Mixed (medium coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Terrier / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 200.00. Clover is a very sweet dog, once he trusts you. He needs a quiet, and understanding family who has the patience...
Pilgrim - Shepherd / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Shepherd / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 200.00. Well hello there! I'm Pilgrim and I'm a 4 year old Shepherd mix. I'm a big boy with an...
Boomer - Hound / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Hound / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $200. Florida only Boomer was originally dumped on a rural road to fend for himself as a young pup. 4 Lucky Dogs took...
Lilly - Unknown breed Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Unknown breed. Hi. My name is Lilly and I am a work in progress. I came to A Doggie 4 You as a feral girl. I was trapped on the streets of San Antonio. I am not...
Ike - Terrier / Mixed Dog For Adoption
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Posted Breed: Terrier / Mixed. Ike is 28 pound terrier mix that has a high energy level who will run and play til he literally "passes out" per his foster family. He is...
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