{"id":6044,"date":"2020-12-02T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/?p=6044"},"modified":"2024-09-03T09:12:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T09:12:17","slug":"top-7-reasons-why-mutts-are-awesome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/uk\/why-mutts-are-awesome","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 reasons why Mutts are Awesome!"},"content":{"rendered":"

December 2nd<\/sup> is National Mutt Day – a day to celebrate and save the lives of mixed breed dogs across the U.S. There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s something inherently lovable and endearing about \u00e2\u20ac\u0153mutts\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. While every day with a mutt in your life is a great one, having a special day dedicated to their awesomeness is a day worth celebrating!<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcIn every heart there is a hole\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 in every shelter\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 there is LOVE to fill it.\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why we think you should consider adopting a mutt\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.<\/p>\n

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1. Mixed-Breed Dogs Can Be Healthier<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is claimed that mixed breed dogs are healthier than purebreds. While this isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t proven, it is known that certain purebreds are more prone to specific illnesses such as hip and elbow dysplasia, cataracts and even epilepsy. Mixed breed dogs are thought to be less likely to develop these illnesses because even if they are part, say, German Shepard, they have fewer German Shepard genes than a purebred one.<\/p>\n

However, while there may be a seemingly higher occurrence of mixed-breed dogs living longer lifespans, it must be acknowledged that healthy pure-breeds can also live long lives \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and many without health issues \u00e2\u20ac\u201djust as some mixed-breeds may need treatment for medical conditions throughout their lives. Nothing is a guarantee in the canine kingdom, as in life in general.<\/p>\n

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2. All Mixed-Breeds Are Unique<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No two mutts are the same! If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for a companion with a unique look and personality, then a mixed-breed dog is perfect for you. Quirky patches of color and markings throughout the fur, ears that don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t quite match and a questionable lineage that just keeps you guessing is all part of the fun. You might even discover that your mixed-breed dog inherited some of the best characteristics of all the different breeds in his or her family tree when it comes to intelligence, athleticism, intuition and affection. Plus, when visiting a shelter to adopt a mutt, the selection is more varied and unique than you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d find at a breeder, so you can find the perfect pooch that exactly suits your family!<\/p>\n

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3. Mixed-Breeds Cost Less Than Pure-Breeds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most pure-breed dogs are expensive to buy, ranging in cost from $800 to $2000. Many shelters and rescue groups only require a $50 to $200 donation in order for you to adopt a dog. Plus, a mixed breed from the shelter is likely spayed or neutered and is up-to-date on vaccinations, resulting in even more savings.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, however, that all dogs need the same level of loving care no matter what type of breed they are: a good healthy diet, a dog bed, toys, a leash and collar, training and obedience classes, and routine veterinary care.<\/p>\n

4. You Won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t Be Supporting Puppy Mills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Large-scale commercial dog-breeding operations make a profit selling puppies to pet stores with little regard for the wellbeing of the dogs.<\/p>\n

By choosing to adopt a dog from a shelter or a rescue group, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re making it more difficult for puppy mills to stay in business.<\/p>\n

5. You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll Save a Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everyone wins when you adopt a dog from a shelter or rescue group. Giving an abandoned dog a forever home is life changing \u00e2\u20ac\u201d for everyone.<\/p>\n

Even if a purebred puppy doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get adopted (which is highly unlikely), the puppy is already living in the home of a breeder, probably even still with its parents. A mixed breed dog living at a shelter, however, has a high chance of being euthanized. Adopting one means you are directly saving a life, a fact your grateful new dog will not soon forget.<\/p>\n

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6. They can still compete and be trained as service dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Think you need to purchase a purebred in order to enter dog competitions? Think again! Mixed breeds can compete in agility competitions through groups like the\u00c2\u00a0NADAC<\/a>, amongst others. Similarly, being trained as a\u00c2\u00a0service\u00c2\u00a0or therapy dog is no longer limited to just purebreds. Mixed breeds are now considered equally as awesome and capable in this regard!<\/p>\n

7. Their awesomeness is contagious<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A mixed breed dog is for the adventurer in all of us! With a purebred dog, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re selecting a specific temperament that has been honed through strict breeding practices over many, many years. With a mixed breed (and especially with a puppy), the unknown genetics leaves all that up in the air and brings a level of spontaneity that makes you awesome by association with the awesome mutt you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve chosen to adopt.<\/p>\n

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