Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've probably heard that purebred dogs aren't as healthy as mixed breeds. It sounds logical-more genetic diversity should mean ...

For years, people have argued about whether purebred dogs are less healthy than mixed-breed dogs, and the truth sits somewhere in the middle. Purebred dogs are bred for specific traits, which can ...

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 ...

With the rising costs of purchasing a purebred dog, mixed breeds such as cockapoos have become popular with dog lovers worldwide but is it easier to train a mixed breed dog or a purebred? Combining ...

Shelters across America have experienced potential pet owners only asking to adopt purebreds and because of this, one Illinois-based animal shelter posted a clip to show that, although not purebred, ...

A recent essay by Dr. Nancy Kalish called "It's National Purebred Dog Day" caught my eye as I was scrolling through essays posted on Psychology Today's homepage. In this piece, Dr. Kalish argues that ...

From breed-specific health risks to lifestyle choices, your dog’s well-being is shaped by more than just love and cuddles.

Have you noticed how many varieties of doodle and poo dogs are around nowadays? These are all deliberate hybrid crosses between a poodle and another purebred dog. You can find labradoodles (poodle and ...

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